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I thought so Phil, its had me puzzled over the last few days I can tell yer ha ha!! tell yer mates to buy their own copies too ha ... also I lost your proper email (your old one won't work) and am doing the follow up book, send me an email to [email protected] and we can talk about getting some stuff in from you. Hope alls well... Oh I was at the Limit reunion too... wish I had known you were there mate. Tony

What was the misquote in my book? Let me know and will be corrected for the reprint.

Also need some memories of being into Punk, Mod and 2-tone while still at school...buying the records, clothes and first gigs, laughs, fights etc email me at [email protected] if interested in being a part of Our Generation

take 2 club Sheffield 1980's memories needed for inclusion if the follow up book to 'Our Generation' email me at [email protected] if have anything. I also need more stuff about the Mod and 2-tone scene in and around Sheffield post 85 as well.

The book 'Our Generation: The Punk and Mod children of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster 1976 - 1985' now has an official website... http://ourgenerationpunkandmod.co.uk/default.html Like the book itself the site is put together in the true Punk style of Do it yourself'...Up until less than 2 weeks ago I had never attempted this sort of thing... I need reviews of Punk gigs, Punk books, cd's anything related really...as long as its honest and unbiased I will endeavour to put it on the site... Already on there, I have put some photos from the book that didn't make it to the book, page extracts, gig reviews, Book reviews and much more... Feel free to join in...lets make the site something special... Tony

The book 'Our Generation: The Punk and Mod children of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster 1976 - 1985' now has an official website... http://ourgenerationpunkandmod.co.uk/default.html Like the book itself the site is put together in the true Punk style of Do it yourself'...Up until less than 2 weeks ago i had never attempted this sort of thing...hence some pages possibly appearing a little lacking... I need reviews of Punk gigs, Punk books, cd's anything related really...as long as its honest and unbiased I will endeavour to put it on the site... Already on there, I have put some photos from the book that didn't make it to the book, page extracts, gig reviews, Book reviews and much more... Feel free to join in...lets make the site something special... Tony

'OUR GENERATION' IS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FROM SHEFFIELD VISION SITE, EBAY, AMAZON, BORED TEENAGERS(DETOUR RECORDS SITE) WH.SMITH, HMV (SHEFFIELD AND LOCAL STORES) JACKS RECORDS (SHEFFIELD) OR DIRECT FROM MYSELF (THE AUTHOR) AT [email protected] 'Our Generation' is the unique and very first account of the Punk generation of Sheffield and the local region told by the author and over 150 different and varied voices of the era. From the pre - Punk days and all the way through the summer of hate of 1977 Punk and beyond, the story takes in the many classic gigs, the clothes worn and searches for Identity, the groups formed and broken, the fans, the records, the violence and laughs along with many photos, flyers, rare tickets and memorabilia of the era. The books main focal point is the Punk explosion and its effect on the local youth, but also takes in Mod revivalists, 2-tone fans, New Romantics and passing anecdotes from some of the many well known Punk groups who have played at famous local venues such as Doncaster Outlook, Sheffield Limit club, Rotherham Windmill and Sheffield Top Rank. Meetings with some of the most noted Punk generation musicians such as Joe Strummer, Paul Weller and Sid Vicious are also refreshingly told by fans in their own words. This story is about a time of euphoric excitement and life changing experiences when a proportion of our local youth cast caution to the wind and found themselves in the middle of the most explosive, controversial and influential musical revolution since pop music began...this is Sheffield's experience of that time...the story of 'Our Generation' The book is 444 pages and full of many fantastic Rare and exclusive photographs from private collections, along with countless unique memories and experiences from those who were there at the time. Includes words from Charlie Harper (UK Subs), TV Smith (The Adverts), Jo Callis (The Rezillos) and many more musicians, fans, Punk Rockers, Mod Revivalists, New Romantics and Post-Punk fans. No corporations involved…this is a 'Do it yourself' Punk Rock production and the very first of its kind! Our Generation: The Punk and Mod Children of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster 1976 – 1985 Words from those who have read it so far! Great stuff, a must for anyone who was there of course; but also a good insight into the whole era. I thoroughly enjoyed it! (Arturo Bassick – Lurkers/999) Fascinating reading and a right trip down memory lane (Jo Callis – Rezillos) I love the book. Such passion! (Tim Downes – TV Smith/The Adverts website) A true Punk Rock book: Honest, vibrant and passionate. Highly recommended – my book of the year so far (Phil Singleton - God save the Sex Pistols site) As more and more Punk tomes cram the shelves, it’s books like this, telling of the experiences of ordinary kids miles away from the King’s Road, that are proving to be the most interesting and revealing (Shane Baldwin – Record Collector magazine) It really made me smile and when I finished it, it was a satisfying feeling. (Michael Day – Sheffield Punk and singer with Sheffield Post-Punk group Tsi-Tsa) Beesley’s enthusiasm is infectious (Rachael Clegg – Sheffield Telegraph) A real labour of love, a huge amount of work must have gone into it. I like the fact that people get to speak who maybe weren't in bands or were but their bands never made it, and also how the music and attitude influenced their lives (Richard Chatterton – Rotherham Punk Rocker) It's brilliant, well done (Alyn Currie – Punk Rock Posters website) It pulls you in from the very first paragraph. I can’t recommend this book enough! (Sally Burton – South Yorkshire Times) It is AWESOME!!! For those hours of reading sessions I am back there....Thanks for doing this book and giving me something I can hopefully use to explain one day to my grandkids what all the fuss was about (Wayne Kenyon – Doncaster Punk/Skinhead and musician - Skin-Deep/Monte Carlo Safecrackers) I have to say its bloody brilliant! This book is essential. (Duncan Payne – Sheffield Post-Punk fan and football author)

Our Generation has recieved 100% POSITIVE feedback so far with some great press coverage (Sheff star, Telegraph, South Yorkshire Times, Rotherham Advertiser etc)...a review in Record Collector magazine coming up next month too... Everyone who has read it from Jo Callis (REzillos), Martin Lilleker (Beats workin' for a living) Punk fans, Mods and all those who contributed and many more all of them have enjoyed it and some are on their 2nd read.... Sex Pistols site 'god save the Sex Pistols' say its their book of the year! The book is available from HMV (Sheffield and Meadowhall), Jacks records (Sheffield), Philip Howard books (Wickersley) WH Smiths stores and direct from me (the author) at [email protected]

Loads about Sham 69 including personal photos taken by Eastbank along with his fantastic stories roadying for em and other stuff in 'Our Generation' the new Punk book about the era in Sheffiled and the local area.

Our Generation has recieved 100% POSITIVE feedback so far with some great press coverage (Sheff star, Telegraph, South Yorkshire Times, Rotherham Advertiser etc)...a review in Record Collector magazine coming up next month too... Everyone who has read it from Jo Callis (REzillos), Martin Lilleker (Beats workin' for a living) Punk fans, Mods and all those who contributed and many more all of them have enjoyed it and some are on their 2nd read.... Sex Pistols site 'god save the Sex Pistols' say its their book of the year! The book is available from HMV (Sheffield and Meadowhall), Jacks records (Sheffield), Philip Howard books (Wickersley) WH Smiths stores and direct from me (the author) at [email protected]

Our Generation has recieved 100% POSITIVE feedback so far with some great press coverage (Sheff star, Telegraph, South Yorkshire Times, Rotherham Advertiser etc)...a review in Record Collector magazine coming up next month too... Everyone who has read it from Jo Callis (REzillos), Martin Lilleker (Beats workin' for a living) Punk fans, Mods and all those who contributed and many more all of them have enjoyed it and some are on their 2nd read.... Sex Pistols site 'god save the Sex Pistols' say its their book of the year! The book is available from HMV (Sheffield and Meadowhall), Jacks records (Sheffield), Philip Howard books (Wickersley) WH Smiths stores and direct from me (the author) at [email protected]

Our Generation has recieved 100% POSITIVE feedback so far with some great press coverage (Sheff star, Telegraph, South Yorkshire Times, Rotherham Advertiser etc)...a review in Record Collector magazine coming up next month too... Everyone who has read it from Jo Callis (REzillos), Martin Lilleker (Beats workin' for a living) Punk fans, Mods and all those who contributed and many more all of them have enjoyed it and some are on their 2nd read.... Sex Pistols site 'god save the Sex Pistols' say its their book of the year! The book is available from HMV (Sheffield and Meadowhall), Jacks records (Sheffield), Philip Howard books (Wickersley) WH Smiths stores and direct from me (the author) at [email protected]

Our Generation has recieved 100% POSITIVE feedback so far with some great press coverage (Sheff star, Telegraph, South Yorkshire Times, Rotherham Advertiser etc)...a review in Record Collector magazine coming up next month too... Everyone who has read it from Jo Callis (REzillos), Martin Lilleker (Beats workin' for a living) Punk fans, Mods and all those who contributed and many more all of them have enjoyed it and some are on their 2nd read.... Sex Pistols site 'god save the Sex Pistols' say its their book of the year! The book is available from HMV (Sheffield and Meadowhall), Jacks records (Sheffield), Philip Howard books (Wickersley) WH Smiths stores and direct from me (the author) at [email protected]

Our Generation has recieved 100% POSITIVE feedback so far with some great press coverage (Sheff star, Telegraph, South Yorkshire Times, Rotherham Advertiser etc)...a review in Record Collector magazine coming up next month too... Everyone who has read it from Jo Callis (REzillos), Martin Lilleker (Beats workin' for a living) Punk fans, Mods and all those who contributed and many more all of them have enjoyed it and some are on their 2nd read.... Sex Pistols site 'god save the Sex Pistols' say its their book of the year! The book is available from HMV (Sheffield and Meadowhall), Jacks records (Sheffield), Philip Howard books (Wickersley) WH Smiths stores and direct from me (the author) at [email protected]

Our Generation has recieved 100% POSITIVE feedback so far with some great press coverage (Sheff star, Telegraph, South Yorkshire Times, Rotherham Advertiser etc)...a review in Record Collector magazine coming up next month too... Everyone who has read it from Jo Callis (REzillos), Martin Lilleker (Beats workin' for a living) Punk fans, Mods and all those who contributed and many more all of them have enjoyed it and some are on their 2nd read.... Sex Pistols site 'god save the Sex Pistols' say its their book of the year! The book is available from HMV (Sheffield and Meadowhall), Jacks records (Sheffield), Philip Howard books (Wickersley) WH Smiths stores and direct from me (the author) at [email protected]