The
excellent Countdown Books bring us their latest gem, ‘Soul Driver’, a book
predominantly of photographs by Tony Briggs from Ocean Colour Scene’s Britpop
heyday, put together in collaboration with Ian Snowball, one of our scene’s
most prolific current authors.
This is
a lovely publication cram packed with pictures, many from the Moseley Shoals
and Marchin’ Already period, along with photos of the band working with Paul
Weller, Liam & Noel, Steve White etc. and meeting with Ray Davies on the
festival circuit. There’s plenty of shots of Steve’s Lambretta and various
guitars (including that white Rickenbacker that used to belong to Mr Weller) along
with a narrative in the centre of the book of Tony Briggs’ memories of those
times, and details of OCS’s extensive releases.
It’s
good to see memories of numerous OCS fans included too, such as those from Adam
Cooper (of Heavy Soul fame) on Steve’s time with The Boys (and appearances at
CCI rallies) and Peter Jachimiak, who’s views and comments I am always
interested to hear (he produces some great Podcasts), to name but two.
For any
fans of OCS, Britpop, or the Mod scene in general, this is a must for you.
Details of how to get your signed and numbered limited edition copy are
provided below.
Countdown Books say: -
A
photographic journal of a modern rock’n'roll band.
From the
record label, the super-fans, the marketing teams and the band itself, an
exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the enduring legend of Ocean Colour Scene
featuring hundreds of never previously seen photos, interviews and
memories. Discover the story of one of
the UK’s best-loved and most talented bands, told from the inside.
Authors:
Tony Briggs and Ian Snowball
ISBN:
978 0 9928304 27
Pages: 228Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 230mm x 230mm
ORDER NOW!!
Price:
£14.99 (+ £1.80 p&p)
First 500 copies will be numbered
and signed by both authors.
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