New york hardcore 19801990, discussing his book and taking questions from the audience. A conversation with the man behind the most comprehensive book on. Mike judge, judgeyouth of todaydeath before dishonor nyhc. New york hardcore 19801990 book release night 12112014. New york hardcore 19801990 by tony rettman, paperback. New york hardcore 19801990 is an essential document, which will be the goto reference for all fans of extreme styles of music. Written by freelance music journalist tony rettman, nyhc covers. Tony rettman isnt a goodreads author, but he does have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from his feed. In 2010, revelation records released his acclaimed first book, why be something that youre not. I was the italian kid who used to hang out in front of cbgb. At age 14 in the 1980s, he was the coeditor of common sense zine. New york hardcore 19801990 tony rettman, freddy cricien on. The whole book is full of anecdotes and stories about the first 10 years of the ny scene. The nyhc band of the week is false prophets next on the blockour weekly riot of new york city hardcore punk sermons continues, pulled from the pages of tony rettmans big, meaty nyhc book.
It gave a history of nyhc through interviews with the key players of that scene. Known for its glamorous 1970s punk rock scene, new york city matched the grim urban reality of the 1980s with a rawer musical. Nyhc new york hardcore 19801990 book launch tony rettman. And what made reading this book made a great experience is that it reminded me of all those great bands that ive not listened to enough in the last years. So much fun to read everybodys take on our great history.
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