popdude Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 After what seems like an eternity, my first book, titled SHAKE SOME ACTION: THE ULTIMATE POWER POP GUIDE, has just been released this week!The 200-page book is built around my choices of the top 200 power pop releases of all-time (including quotes from many of the artists covered), and also includes a comprehensive essay on the history of power pop by esteemed pop journalist/all-around good bloke Carl Cafarelli.In addition, there are tons of previously unpublished/rare photographs by Anastasia Pansios and Peter Kuehl, as well as a companion CD packed with 24 power poppin' rarities from the likes of The Rubinoos (covering Raspberries' "Tonight"), Tommy Keene, 20/20, The Rooks, Kyle Vincent, Chris von Sneidern and many others. Most all of these tunes are exclusive to SSA!Alongside coverage of power pop's history and its 200 greatest albums, SHAKE SOME ACTION also looks at: * Great power pop singles, individual songs, compilations and tributes * Labels specializing in power pop * Magazines, fanzines and websites covering the genre* Top 10 lists, commentary, quotes and other goodies from artists and journalists such as: Joey Molland (Badfinger) Dave Smalley (Raspberries) Doug Fieger (The Knack) Dennis Diken (Smithereens) John Wicks and Will Birch (The Records) Tommy Dunbar and Al Chan (The Rubinoos) John Murphy, Jeff Murphy and Gary Klebe (Shoes) Jeffrey Foskett (Brian Wilson) Michael Mazzarella (The Rooks) Robbie Rist Bobby Sutliff (Windbreakers) Robin Wills (The Barracudas) Scott McCarl (Raspberries) Jordan Oakes (Yellow Pills) David Bash (International Pop Overthrow) Alan Haber (Buhdge.com) Ken Sharp (Goldmine) Beverly Paterson (Twist & Shake) Bill Holdship (Creem) Anna Borg (TallBoy Records) Terry Hermon (Bucketfull of Brains) Ira Robbins (Trouser Press) and more! "Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide" is available thanks to the good folks at the Not Lame Recording Company. For more info, or to place your order (what an awesome holiday gift idea!), please visit http://www.notlame.com/Page_1/PBPOWERPOPBOOK.html Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich From PA Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 John:Ordered mine 2 years ago and was told it was shipping this week. Looking forward to it.Best of luckRich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I've been a'waitin and a'waitin for it.I've just sent the page on it over at not lame to about 20 of my fellow power pop fanatics. Hope it flies off the shelf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaAllByMyself Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Sounds like a great book. Congratulations, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I ordered mine as well I look forward to reading it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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