John Robb Photographed in Manchester Sometime in 1989 by Richard Davis
John Robb Photographed in Manchester Sometime in 1989 by Richard Davis.Born in Fleetwood, Lancashire but based in Manchester, John Robb is many things to many people - T.V. Pundit, Journalist, Radio DJ, Author, Songwriter & Current lead Singer with Punk Rock band Goldblade. John has a vast wealth of knowledge regarding Popular Culture, having played an active role since the late 1970's.
John was inspired by the D.I.Y. ethic of Punk to form the critically acclaimed Membranes, who released several albums in the 1980's. He then went on to write for the music paper "Sounds" & was the first person in the world to interview Nirvana as well as being the first to write about the new Madchester Scene of the Stone Roses & Happy Mondays.
His latest book, released in May 2009 is "The North Will Rise Again - Manchester Music City from 1978 - 2008. The book is a critically acclaimed oral history of Manchester Music.
The Book Room, Lancaster - Monday 6th July 2009 - Spoken Word Event - 7.30-9.30p.m - £3
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John Robb is a legend, really rate his writing/journalism, his book 'Death To Trad Rock'is awesome. Check out his blog on the Rivmixx website.
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