The
definitive book on The Vibrators, one of Britain's first punk rock bands and still
performing and recording today. Written by Ian (Knox) Carnochan - the band's main
singer, guitarist and songwriter - the book contains a detailed day-to-day account
of the band, including press cuttings, pictures, lists of every gig and equipment
used and lots more fascinating detail. The book spans the entire period
from the band's formation in February 1976 to the late 90s, and includes descriptions
such as their appearance on Top Of The Pops, and supporting Iggy Pop with David
Bowie on keyboards. It also includes backgrounds on the various band members across
the years, plus information on what people were doing in the gap years when the
band didn't exist, all helped by a family tree. 'Excellent!' says the band's
agent Toxin. Knox describes the work as 'more of a manual on the band than anything
else', with the emphasis on accuracy rather than sex and drugs and rock'n/roll.
If you're looking for a well written, authorative book on this underrated, legendary
70s punk rock band then look no further – 120
pages with images throughout.
First published by Desert Hearts, 1997 | 
