Book Signing Durham Record Fair
Derek Shelmerdine is signing copies of his book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled – rock’n’roll from roots to punk – Book Signing Durham Record Fair
Book Signing
17 November 2018
Author Derek Shelmerdine will be signing copies of his book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled at the Durham Record Fair, Alington House Community Association, 4 North Bailey, Darlington DH1 3ET. 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
He will also have a selection of 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s vinyl albums and singles for sale.
With its unique three-section format, Rock’n’Roll Unravelled tells the story of rock’n’roll from its roots to mid-1970s punk. As well as the music, the book also looks at the social factors which influenced the sounds of the day. This includes the Vietnam War, Civil Rights struggle and America’s fear of communism. One of the more obscure Vietnam War songs was Battle Hymn of Lt Calley by C Company featuring Terry Nelson.
QUOTES: WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT Rock’n’Roll Unravelled…
Rock’n’Roll Unravelled
“It’s clear that Shelmerdine has made a painstaking effort to document pretty much every event that would prove significant in shaping popular music…
Shelmerdine has produced a comprehensive guide that’ll prove invaluable to anybody with an unhealthy interest in music’s minutiae. That’ll be the RC reader then.”
Jamie Atkins, Record Collector magazine review
For the full Record Collector review
“You can trace the roads we’ve traveled
Here in Rock And Roll Unravelled!
Well researched and informative as hell!”
Dennis Locorriere (Dr Hook)
“Solid informative read. A labour of love to write and huge pleasure to read.”
Mark Wynter, hit singer and actor
“It’s a great book for all fans of rock’n’roll music.”
John Challis – aka Boycie from the Only Fools and Horses TV show
“Seven years of hard work have produced the book that no one interested in popular music should be without….simply superb.”
Dave Roberts, host of Music for Grown Ups on 107 Meridian FM
“It’s more than just a book on rock’n’roll. It’s history.”
John Lebang, syndicated radio talk show host
