Damaged Goods Books
Music Related Press
1-2 CUT YOUR HAIR – THE STORY OF JOHNNY MOPED
by Simon Williams
ISBN 9781916232723
244 Pages
Paperback
244 Pages
Paperback
Johnny Moped – The man, the band, the punk myth, the none-hit-wonder, the absent singer, the comeback (and back, and back again) king. Five decades of heroic eccentricity, elusive musicality and accidentally saving The Electric Light Orchestra.
This story has it all and so much more. Featuring brand new interviews with Dave Berk, Slimy Toad, Xerxes and Johnny himself, plus exclusive insights from Captain Sensible, Marco Pirroni and a litany of old school expert fans and perturbed modern Moped riders, this is the only book you will ever need to read about one of the all-time great misunderstood and frequently mislaid rock ‘n’ roll troopers.
Formed in Croydon in May 1974, the band were a proto-punk band, initially calling themselves Johnny Moped and the 5 Arrogant Superstars before reverting to just Johnny Moped by January 1975. They became one of the pioneering punk bands that played at London’s legendary Roxy Club.
Their track ‘Hard Lovin’ Man’ appeared on the hit various artists album Live at the Roxy WC2 (1977). The band went on to sign with Chiswick Records and released three singles and one album, Cycledelic, before splitting up. A low-key reunion album (The Search For Xerxes) came out in 1991. Sixteen years after its release Cycledelic was listed as one of the best fifty punk albums of all-time by The Guinness Encyclopaedia of Popular Music.
A documentary about the band, Basically, Johnny Moped, produced by Fred Burns, premiered in September 2013. The film further cemented the band’s legendary status. ‘It’s currently available to watch in the UK via Netflix.
In 2016 the revitalised band released a new album It’s A Real Cool Baby’ on Damaged Goods Records, with a fourth studio album ‘Lurrigate Your Mind ‘following in 2019. With interest in the band at an all-time high, the time is now right for their story to be told.
As seen on the documentary ‘Basically, Johnny Moped’ – currently streaming on Netflix.
Out in AUGUST...
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TONIGHT at @RoughTrade EAST it's the launch of 'London's Lost Music Venues 2' by @derelict_london
A few tickets still available via Dice https://bit.ly/3NpR82y DOORS: 7pm, TV SMITH: 7:30pm, PAUL TALLING - Discussion/Q&A. 8pm SIGNING: from about 9pm Pub after....see you later.
The brilliant album of the long lost venue featured in volume 1 of @derelict_london Paul Talkings ‘London’s lost music venues’ which is still available via. @DGBOOKS And all good book sellers. @johnnymopedreal
The Roxy London WC2 album reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 25th, June 1977. @JonSavage1966 @Buzzcocks @johnnymopedreal @WireHQ
Kev Milsom's review of Paul Talling's book 'London’s Lost Music Venues 2' which "brought back instant, vivid memories" as "Paul Talling lays out each venue with a very respectful nod to the enthralling excitement of days long past". @derelict_london
https://joyzine.org/2022/06/22/book-review-londons-lost-music-venues-2-by-paul-talling/
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The second volume of the photographic guide to the iconic lost live music venues of London, as they are today. The first volume, issued in 2020, during the first lockdown featured over 100 lost smaller venues from all over London, this second volume features over 140 more focussing on the larger halls and theatres of London’s musical heyday.![]()
Did you dance the night away at the Hammersmith Palais?![]()
Queue outside the Rainbow theatre to see The Jam or The Osmonds?![]()
Or jive along to rock ‘n’ roll legends at the Cellar Club in Kingston?![]()
Then this is another book is for you!![]()
Paul Talling, author of ‘London’s Lost Music Venues 1’, ‘Derelict London’ & ‘London’s Lost Rivers’ returns his attention to the lost music venues of London.![]()
This time round he focusses on the larger, theatre sized venues as well as a few smaller venues not included in the first volume plus some more recent losses.![]()
This book takes a look at some of the iconic venues of the last 60 years with images, flyers and modern-day photos of what they are now. ![]()
Venues include Hammersmith Palais, The Rainbow, The Astoria, The Borderline, The Lyceum and many more.![]()
Featuring photos, adverts & tickets, this book is a reminder of a less homogenised London, taking you back to the city’s halcyon days of Rock N Roll, Jazz, Blues, Rolk, Rock, Punk, Indie and more.![]()
Paul Talling, author of ‘Derelict London’ and ‘London’s Lost Rivers’ (Random House) turns his attention back to some of the iconic venues of the last 60 years with images, flyers and modern-day photos of what they are now. ![]()
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‘The book is a belter. What we call in my house a Velvet Underground - a great Loo Read’ Paul Ross - BBC London![]()
‘Talling has managed to show another side to the capital, one of abandoned buildings that somehow retain a sense of beauty.’ Metro![]()
‘Excellent . . . As much as it is an inadvertent vision of how London might look after a catastrophe, DERELICT LONDON is valuable as a document of the one going on right in front of us.’ New Statesman
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Johnny Moped – The man, the band, the punk myth, the none-hit-wonder, the absent singer, the comeback (and back, and back again) king. Five decades of heroic eccentricity, elusive musicality and accidentally saving The Electric Light Orchestra.![]()
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This story has it all and so much more.![]()
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Featuring brand new interviews with Dave Berk, Slimy Toad, Xerxes and Johnny himself, plus exclusive insights from Captain Sensible, Marco Pirroni and a litany of old school expert fans and perturbed modern Moped riders, this is the only book you will ever need to read about one of the all-time great misunderstood and frequently mislaid rock ‘n’ roll troopers.![]()
Formed in Croydon in May 1974, the band were a proto-punk band, initially calling themselves Johnny Moped and the 5 Arrogant Superstars before reverting to just Johnny Moped by January 1975. They became one of the pioneering punk bands that played at London's legendary Roxy Club.![]()
Their track ‘Hard Lovin’ Man’ appeared on the hit various artists album Live at the Roxy WC2 (1977). The band went on to sign with Chiswick Records and released three singles and one album, Cycledelic, before splitting up. A low-key reunion album (The Search For Xerxes) came out in 1991. Sixteen years after its release Cycledelic was listed as one of the best fifty punk albums of all-time by The Guinness Encyclopaedia of Popular Music.![]()
A documentary about the band, Basically, Johnny Moped, produced by Fred Burns, premiered in September 2013. The film further cemented the band’s legendary status. ‘It’s currently available to watch in the UK via Netflix.![]()
In 2016 the revitalised band released a new album It’s A Real Cool Baby’ on Damaged Goods Records, with a fourth studio album ‘Lurrigate Your Mind ‘following in 2019. With interest in the band at an all-time high, the time is now right for their story to be told.
A lovely review and interview with Paul Talling @derelictlondon about his new book 'London's Lost Music Venues 2' in the latest issue of @classicrockmag (issue 303), the book is out now via Damaged Goods Books and all good bookshops.
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The second volume of Paul Talling‘s books on the lost venues of London. Featuring venues like The Rainbow, Hammersmith Palais, The Astoria and 140 more. Derelict London Available from all good bookshops and direct from us with free postage (UK) ![]()
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WOW! What a night! Thanks to everyone for coming down to Rough Trade East last night for the launch of the new Paul Talling Derelict London book 'London's Lost Music Venues 2' and a special thankyou to TV Smith for his set and for joining in the Q & A afterward. A top night and a great sing-a-long in the Pride Of Spittalfield too...
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