Pig City
| Author | : Andrew Stafford |
| Publisher | : Univ. of Queensland Press |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2024-07-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780702270192 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0702270199 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (199 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pig City written by Andrew Stafford and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From cult heroes the Saints and the Go-Betweens to national icons Powderfinger and international stars Savage Garden, Brisbane has produced more than its share of great bands. But behind the music lay a ghost city of malice and corruption.Persecuted by the Bjelke-Petersen government and its toughest enforcers &– the police &– Brisbane' s musicians, radio announcers and political activists braved ignorance, harassment and often violence to be heard.Since its first publication in 2004, Pig City has become a much-loved cult classic, providing an enduring soundtrack and history lesson for a new generation of fans and musicians alike.This edition includes a special Pig City playlist.
