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Lonnie Donegan And The Birth Of British Rock RollLonnie Donegan And The Birth Of British Rock Roll

Lonnie Donegan And The Birth Of British Rock Roll

Patrick Humphries

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This ... book ... is the story of the man who arguably kick-started the British pop and rock scene and remains one of the most important and influential figures in British musical history. It is the first full-length biography of the skiffle king and godfather of British rock'n'roll. The book contains numerous revelations about Lonnie's extraordinary life and includes exclusive interviews with Mick Jagger, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Brian May, Tim Rice, Bruce Welch, Richard Thompson, Bill Wyman and the late George Melly and John Peel, plus many, many others.

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OL Work ID
OL17442646W

Subjects

MusiciansBiographySkiffleHistory and criticismMusicians, biographyMusicians, great britain

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