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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 15:32:42 GMT
Hi All,
As a couple of you will know, I've been working for some time on a book, focussing on TV appearances by various '60s artists. Well, I've launched it today, see amazon links and press release below. Something I will add here, is that, at 26 pages, The Hollies section is the longest, and features over 350 listed TV appearances. My sincere thanks to this forums Simon (GRALTO) and Geoff (Gee)!
Anyway, this may (or may not) interest some of you.
Best wishes,
Peter Checksfield
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1723468215/
www.amazon.com/dp/1723468215/
‘This is my favourite book… a brilliant look at who and why. I can’t put it down!’ PETER NOONE (Herman's Hermits)
'Well done Peter, you’ve reminded us just how famous we all were!' MIKE PENDER (The Searchers)
‘This book is a fantastic reference archive… a ‘must have’ book for any music lovers’ TONY CRANE MBE (The Merseybeats)
‘It is my pleasure to be a part of this book, so have a great read and enjoy!’ BRIAN POOLE (Brian Poole and The Tremeloes)
'A concise and extremely well researched tome!' STEVE ELLIS (Love Affair)
With 30 years of research, over 700 info-packed pages, and a foreword by Peter Noone, Mike Pender, Tony Crane MBE, Brian Poole, Steve Ellis & Billie Davis,‘Channelling The Beat!’ more than lives up to its subtitle 'The Ultimate Guide to UK ‘60s Pop on TV'!
Profiled are over 150 “British Invasion” artists. These include the post ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll of Cliff Richard, Adam Faith and The Tornados; the beat explosion of The Beatles, The Tremeloes and Herman’s Hermits; the rhythm ‘n’ blues of The Rolling Stones, The Pretty Things and The Who; and the psychedelia of The Pink Floyd, Procol Harum and Traffic, not forgetting the girl singers such as Cilla Black, Billie Davis and Dusty Springfield.
Amongst the 100’s of legendary shows featured are the UK’s ‘Ready, Steady, Go!’, ‘Top of The Pops’ and ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’, the US’s ‘The Ed Sullivan Show, ‘Shindig!’ and ‘Hullabaloo’, Europe’s ‘Beat Club’, ‘Popside’ and ‘Twien’, and 100’s of more!
So, whether you have just a casual interest in ‘60s music and culture, or you're a more serious researcher and historian, this is the book for you!
peterchecksfield.com/
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Post by allanangel on Jul 25, 2018 15:53:27 GMT
Congratulations, Peter!
I will be adding your book to my collection.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2018 12:07:13 GMT
A question for Australian members: Is there a way around the ban on buying physical items from Amazon? I had someone contact me, and I was very surprised to find that he could only buy the kindle version (not what he wanted!). As the book is "print on demand", I don't have spare copies here (only my own one), and anyway, if I bought a copy first and then attempted to post a quite large 700 page book it would cost me a small fortune... any suggestions???
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Post by Gralto on Aug 7, 2018 14:57:40 GMT
Hi Peter, Yes, sorry to say I too received a 'no can do' on ordering the hard copy from Amazon. I think it relates to them giving free postage - just not to us Down Under! Not sure what you can do - contact Amazon? cheers Simon PS - congrats on completing the book - I look forward to (eventually) seeing it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2018 15:22:37 GMT
Hi Simon, Unfortunately, it seems to be a bigger problem than that (since 1st July): www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-31/amazon-blocks-australia-shopping-deal-how-it-affects-you/9820312I don't get free postage, basic is £2.95, and priority is about double that. I just looked into buying the book myself, and then posting it to Australia, but tracked + guaranteed within 8 days postage would be around £22.95 for a book this heavy (add the fact that paypal takes a few quid if paid that way and I'd need about £55 to break even!). Book is getting great reviews (check out a few links from my website), it's just frustrating that not everyone can get it at a reasonable price. peterchecksfield.com/
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Post by dirtyfaz on Aug 7, 2018 22:21:57 GMT
This is the result of dumb politicians being influenced and lobbied heavily by rich retail store owners. The dumb part of this legislation is that a very large portion of items purchased overseas are just not available in Australia. I have used Amazon UK for years to purchase CD/DVD not available in Australia. Can't do no more.
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Post by rokinrobinoflocksley on Aug 8, 2018 13:58:19 GMT
Congrats Peter! Just ordered the paperback from Amazon US. Unfortunately, the 'look inside' preview feature doesn't give us a view of what a sample chapter looks like. But after I bought it, I was able to view several chapters online OK. Looks like a fab book for sure.
It does look like, though, the UK chart positions you reference, at least on the Cliff Richard chapter, are using the Guinness / Official Charts info. If so, that is unfortunate, as they both used the Record Retailer chart for the 60s, and RR was the least known, least representative, least accurate, and most volatile chart of the 60s. And it was not 'official', there was no 'official' chart until Feb 1969, rather there were 5 major independent charts of various overlapping time periods. Plus RR only sampled 30 record shops during the early 60s, up to 85 at the end of the 60s. While the other charts sampled many more, NME up to 200, Melody Maker up to 300, Disc over 100, Record Mirror up to 100. The 2 most glaring examples of RR's inaccuracy are The Beatles "Please Please Me" and The Rolling Stones "19th Nervous Breakdown", but there are many more as well. "PPM" was #1 for 2 weeks on NME, MM, & Disc, based on 270 sampled record shops, and 3 weeks on the BBC Top of the Pops average chart. Alas it was only #2 on RR, which sampled only 30 record shops. Which is more correct, #1 based on 270 shops, or #2 based on 30 shops? Same deal with "19th NB", #1 for 3 weeks on NME, MM, Disc, and the BBC, according to 500 record shops; only #2 on RR based on 85 record shops. The funny thing is, Guinness did not claim the charts they used for their books were 'official', they simply listed which charts they were using. Likewise, the Official Charts Co did not claim their historical charts before Feb 1969 were 'official' until after 2001! How do you claim that something happened, which did not happen, over 3 decades after the fact? No, the RR charts should not be recognized as 'official' for the 60s because they weren't. RR might be 'official' for the Official Charts Co, but they are not 'official' for the UK, no way no how, it flat out did not happen. Millions of Brits have been brainwashed to believe a rewritten lie. But I digress, ha. Perhaps your book made note of this fiasco when you cover "Please Please Me" and "19th Nervous Breakdown" on their respective Top of the Pops listings. I truly hope so. [The better charts to use for the 60s would be MM, NME, or the BBC; the absolute worst chart was RR.]
Looking forward to getting your book nonetheless!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 15:36:55 GMT
Thank you, hope you enjoy (all of) it! Any review on Amazon.com is welcomed (there's none on there, yet there's six 5-star reviews on Amazon UK).
To be honest, any chart positions mentioned are just a little "extra" I added here and there. The main point of the book of course is the TV shows.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 6:59:12 GMT
To help Australian buyers, I've reduced the kindle version (via Amazon Australia) to $4.99. Not ideal, but hopefully better than nothing. Allow up to 72 hours for price change to appear.
I've also temporarily reduced the USA kindle from $.8.99 to $5.99.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2018 13:12:28 GMT
On another forum there's been a discussion on when Eric left the band, and when exactly Bernie took over, something that isn't as straightforward as (for example) Terry replacing Graham...
From a TV point of view, I think the Eric/Bernie situation went something like this:
24-02-66 (and repeated 03-03-66, 17-03-66 & 24-03-66): Top Of The Pops - final known TV appearance before Eric left
15-05-66 - The London Palladium Show - with Klauss Voorman
28-05-66 - Beat Club (Germany) - first TV appearance with Bernie
15-06-66 to 22-06-66 - 5 x UK appearances (including the surviving TOTP) - with the temporary return of Eric
26-06-66 - Popside (Sweden, this is the outdoors "waterfront" performance) - Bernie again, but still as a "temporary" member
30-06-66 to 07-07-66 - 3 x UK TV appearances - Still with Bernie as a "temporary" member
02-09-66 - The Five O'clock Club - Taped on 30-08-66, this was Bernie's TV debut as an official full-time member
... I may well have missed some TV appearances during my book research, but this gives you a pretty good idea of things!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2018 9:35:04 GMT
A quick plug! Amazon.co.uk are currently selling the paperback version brand new for £19.96 (instead of the usual £24.95). I don't know how long this promotion will last (it wasn't set up by me), but if you're thinking of getting it then this might be a good time.
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Post by knut on Oct 19, 2018 18:51:01 GMT
Amazing book Peter! Recommended to all who are interested in video clips. The low price you just wrote about is a real bargain.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2018 19:25:09 GMT
Amazing book Peter! Recommended to all who are interested in video clips. The low price you just wrote about is a real bargain. Thanks Knut!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2018 19:44:03 GMT
Incidentally, yesterday I went to a '60s Gold package concert, where I had the great pleasure of meeting Tony Crane and Billy Kinsley of The Merseybeats, also thanking Tony for writing a foreword to my book. After that, I wished Frank Allen of The Searchers a happy retirement (the group are calling it a day in March next year), and presented him with a copy of my book; when he saw the size of it he said it would last him longer than his retirement! He also requested I sign it for him (I never thought I'd see the day when a '60s legend would ask for MY autograph!). Also included on the bill were Steve Ellis (who always puts on a good show), and P.J. Proby, still in incredible voice at the age of 80. A memorable night.
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Post by johnt on Oct 21, 2018 21:47:28 GMT
A quick plug! Amazon.co.uk are currently selling the paperback version brand new for £19.96 (instead of the usual £24.95). I don't know how long this promotion will last (it wasn't set up by me), but if you're thinking of getting it then this might be a good time. Thanks for the heads-up, Peter. I've just ordered mine together with The Hollies Live at the BBC CD due out next week. Free delivery as well!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2018 14:16:41 GMT
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Post by knut on Oct 23, 2018 15:44:23 GMT
Really informative review Peter! I have been to a few of these package shows and have absolutely enjoyed them. Highlight may have been Troggs in Southport. With Reg Presley.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2018 16:26:51 GMT
Really informative review Peter! I have been to a few of these package shows and have absolutely enjoyed them. Highlight may have been Troggs in Southport. With Reg Presley. Thanks Knut! Sadly I never did get to see The Troggs with Reg Presley, but I have been to quite a few of these '60s package shows too and they're always fun.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2018 9:18:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2018 10:55:36 GMT
The Radio Merseyside 'On the Beat' interview with Spencer Leigh can be heard here:
As well as chatting about the book, we included recordings by The Rolling Stones, Gene Vincent, The Kinks, Eden Kane... and THE HOLLIES!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2019 9:37:15 GMT
Hi All,
For those who enjoyed 'Channelling The Beat!', I have a new book, entitled ‘LOOK WOT THEY DUN!’ (The Ultimate Guide to UK Glam Rock on TV in The ‘70s).
Featuring nearly 300 glam-packed pages, profiled are all the 1970-1979 TV performances from 50 different artists, including Slade, David Bowie, The Sweet, T. Rex, Queen, Mud, Alvin Stardust, Roxy Music, ELO, Elton John, Suzi Quatro, The Bay City Rollers, The Faces, and many more.
Amongst the many UK TV shows featured are ‘Top Of The Pops’, ‘Lift Off With Ayshea’, ‘Supersonic’, ’45’ and ‘Crackerjack’, as well as such overseas shows as ‘Musikladen’, ‘Disco’, ‘Top Pop’ and ‘Hits A Go Go’.
Also featured is a giant bonus section on Pan’s People’s many ‘Top Of The Pops’ appearances. With a foreword by Pan’s People legend Dee Dee Wilde, this really is the ultimate guide to Glam Rock on TV in the ‘70s.
‘LOOK WOT THEY DUN!’ is available from Amazon, priced £12.95 in the UK and $16.95 in the USA.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1795757310 www.amazon.com/dp/1795757310
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2019 12:57:25 GMT
PS. There's a lengthy chapter on one of The Hollies' former bands (no prizes for guessing which one!).
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Post by johnt on Feb 4, 2019 13:55:12 GMT
Well done Peter. I've almost got through Channelling The Beat so I'll definitely be buying this one next.
Where do you find the time to come up with all this information?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2019 15:52:59 GMT
Well done Peter. I've almost got through Channelling The Beat so I'll definitely be buying this one next. Where do you find the time to come up with all this information? Thank you John. Although I'm proud of both books, the new one is probably more readable due to the fact that much more footage from the '70s survives compared to the '60s. Takes a lot of time and effort, but writing/researching is a good way to spend long dark winter evenings. I plan on relaxing more for the next few months though!
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Post by johnt on Feb 9, 2019 9:41:49 GMT
Amazon are currently doing a free UK delivery offer on your new book, Peter so I've ordered my copy.
As an aside, we used to go and see Mud and Sweet before they became famous. They used to do the pub and club circuit about 1970/1 and appeared regularly near my then home town in Nottinghamshire. Mud often used to visit The Golden Diamond in Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sweet were at The Storthfield Country Club in South Normanton just over the border in Derbyshire. You could see then what talented bands they were and both were destined for success. When I spoke to Ray Stiles at a Hollies Convention some years ago, he fondly remembers the Mud early days and appearing at The Golden Diamond.
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