Australian surf music historian Stephen McParland has put 19 of his excellent books into PDF download format (see link below). Stephen's works are filled with great detail, so these books about Gary Usher, Jan & Dean, PF Sloan, the Walker Bros, and many more really are the last word in such things. Now, you can get these books in a MUCH cheaper and easier format than ordering the hard copies from Australia. Strongly recommended!!
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Posted on Jul 18 2014 12:53 PM
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Posted on Jul 18 2014 10:15 PM
Very cool, thanks John. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Posted on Jul 18 2014 10:35 PM
Indeed! I have a few of McParland's books but planning on getting some of these digital downloads as well. —BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! |
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Posted on Jul 23 2014 10:58 AM
Glad to hear this. I was always curious about his books but the cost & shipping from Australia always held me back. —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on Nov 22 2022 11:39 AM
The prolific surf music historian, Stephen McParland has completed two more books, both downloadable as PDF files (as are most of his other works): "LATIN LUAU" (584 pages!!!!) Documents the influence of the “LATIN” culture - Spain-Portugal-Mexico-South America-Caribbean - on the development and ongoing nature of SURF MUSIC. "BEFORE REDBONE: The Pat & Lolly Vegas Story" (116 pp) Redbone was the first recognised native American rock music group and a successful one at that. These two new books, as well as his many others, are available here: https://payhip.com/cmusicbooks While you're at it, consider getting a copy of his "Surf Beat: The Dick Dale Story." It's the most accurate and complete bio of Dick Dale to date. — |
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