Dave Vader Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 I mean, yeah, Spinal Tap obviously, followed by Strange Fruit and Dogs in Space but... I was talking about books (because obviously I have an ulterior motive here) when I wrote this list of books with bands in that I like (and didn't write myself) https://davedoesntwriteanythingever.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-best-books-about-rock-and-roll-that.html Any others I forgot? (The correct answer is that The Band With Rocks In are the best fictional band btw) Quote
Cat Burrito Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Two many to choose from but a stand out for me is The Carrie Nations from Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Quote
Len_derby Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) The Banana Splits. Edited January 27, 2020 by Len_derby Visuals! 4 2 Quote
Teebs Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 The Grams? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powder-Everyday-Story-Rocknroll-Folk/dp/0099289962 Quote
musicbassman Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Did anyone else ever have a copy of this? Spoof band comic from the 70's. Worth serious money now, apparently. 1 Quote
Ricky 4000 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Bad News? Weren't they the Spinal-tappy band from The Comic Strip Presents? With Rick Mayall etc... Yes they was: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_News_(band) 4 Quote
Mykesbass Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Johnny Staccato. A jazz pianist come detective played by John Cassavetes with music by Elmer Bernstein. Great late night TV! Quote
No. 8 Wire Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Doctor J said: Milli 2 da Vanilli He said fictional not fake!😁 1 Quote
Strawbs664 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Surely Bad News & Spinal Tap count as real bands? I've seen at least one of them live, and it sounded like they played their own instruments & everything! P.S. The Band With Rocks In gets a vote from me. 2 Quote
naxos10 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 The Rutles - Not sure if they were in print but there is a DVD and CD. Quote
upside downer Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 The Looters. Winstone, Jones, Simonon and Cook, what a line-up! 1 Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave Vader said: I mean, yeah... Darn it..! The Sequel seems to be Kindle Only for the moment, at least on Amazon. Is there a way to pre-order a hard copy (y'know; paper'n'all...) for the Old Folks among us..? Please say 'Yes'; cash waiting ... 1 Quote
Dave Vader Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: Darn it..! The Sequel seems to be Kindle Only for the moment, at least on Amazon. Is there a way to pre-order a hard copy (y'know; paper'n'all...) for the Old Folks among us..? Please say 'Yes'; cash waiting ... Amazon don't allow pre-orders on paperbacks Douglas (in case people forget they set them up and the automated system sends out a paperback of notes that say WRITE A BOOK HERE BY FEB 14TH). Rest assured I will be badgering in here again when it comes out (PB might be up a couple of days early anyway to avoid launch day sag from Amazon). I won't let you miss it. Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dave Vader said: ...I won't let you miss it. Yay..! Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Not sure if ever in print, but if so Strange Fruit from Still Crazy, which on film was Bill Nighy, Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Stephen Rea, being a 70s rock band who reformed for a tour/festival. Absolute classic. 5 Quote
Bobthedog Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Ellen Aim and the Attackers or The Blue Shadows. 1 Quote
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