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‘Unabashed, unapologetic and outspoken. Thomas Paul Burgess provides a refreshingly honest account of his experiences as a punk musician from the “wrong” side of the divide in Northern Ireland. Well-worn historical narratives are upturned in an engaging, beautifully written chronicle of identity, class and the politics of anti-sectarianism.’ Russ Bestley, co-author of The Art of Punk ‘Not quite how I remember SLF, but still a very good read. Shows the determination one part of a band can have to make better the whole! If you are interested in the struggle to succeed, this is the book for you, no matter your type of music.’ Henry Cluney, Stiff Little Fingers 'An honest, articulate and no-bullshit account of a young songwriter/drummer and his band struggling to “keep it together” in the throes of impending success in the (still perilous) UK music scene. Paul enjoys the authority earned by having truly “been there”.' Mick Glossop, producer for Magazine, Public Image Ltd and more 'This is a storm of a book. A rollicking account of the punk revolution in popular music, intersecting with the story of the maligning of the Protestant working class as innately fascistic and unimaginative. Outrage through music was a creative response to the sectarian corralling of young people and sectarian branding. Paul Burgess was at the heart of it.' Malachi O'Doherty, author of How to Fix Northern Ireland -- .

‘Unabashed, unapologetic and outspoken. Thomas Paul Burgess provides a refreshingly honest account of his experiences as a punk musician from the “wrong” side of the divide in Northern Ireland. Well-worn historical narratives are upturned in an engaging, beautifully written chronicle of identity, class and the politics of anti-sectarianism.’ Russ Bestley, co-author of The Art of Punk -- .

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Thomas Paul Burgess is an academic, novelist and musician. His band Ruefrex achieved commercial and critical success in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing seven singles and three albums.

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