The book cover shows the State Records vinyl 45 release Shindig! named the 3rd Best Single of 2017, and lyrics to CDs on the cover are printed inside. This 374 page memoir of Travis Edward Pike's early career as a singer-songwriter features more than 170 photos and artifacts, and an Afterword by music and pop culture author Harvey Kubernik, who calls it "One of the most unique musical journey's I've ever read." Other reviewers concur. Lenny Helsings Four-Star review in Shindig! states Pike elucidateswith passion and good humour, just how things were back in the dayA fascinating read. In fearandloathingfanzine.com, Andy Pearsons review calls it intriguing, and very well toldI wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone with a real interest in Beat music and great stories! And Lee Zimmermans Four-Star review in Goldmine magazine states, [Pikes] veritable cottage industry consisting of numerous albums, books and other output reflecting his prodigious talentsin every sense, a remarkable reservoir of craft and creativity. |
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