If you enjoyed Susanna Hoffs’ breezy This Bird Has Flown, a novel seemingly inspired by some of her own experiences as a rock star, you’ll likely be intrigued by author Eric M. Shade’s upcoming unauthorized biography All Over The Place - The Rise Of The Bangles From The L.A. Underground. Taking its name from the band’s impressive 1984 LP All Over The Place, the book promises an extensive history of the various members, starting pretty much from the moment they first picked up their instruments. Moving from the vibrant 1980s Los Angeles club scene and the Paisley Underground movement to The Bangles’ emergence as internationally known hitmakers, All Over The Place has plenty of material to cover.
The Chicago-based Hozac Records And Books plans to release Shade’s softcover, 438-page book on January 24 via a limited run of 600 copies. It will include a thorough discography, as well as previously unseen photos. All Over The Place - The Rise Of The Bangles From The L.A. Underground is available now for pre-order on the Hozac website. In related news, Rolling Stone has published a list of what it deems to be the 200 Best Songs of The 1980s. “Hero Takes A Fall,” the opening track on All Over The Place, comes in at 195. A respectable showing, but those of us who believe The Bangles belong in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, would rate it much higher.
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