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Punk Diary, 1970-1979: The Ultimate Complete Day-By-Day Reference Guide to Punk

Punk expert George Gimarc presents the ultimate, day-to-day reference guide to this often misunderstood rock music era. It's all here—from the great bands and musicians to the famous and obscure record labels. Each book is accompanied by a CD featuring revealing conversations with artists who shaped the Punk era.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 263 pages

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