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Reading My Arse!: Searching for the Rock Island Line (Quick Reads)

Reading My Arse!: Searching for the Rock Island Line (Quick Reads)
By Ricky Tomlinson

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Ricky Tomlinson, master storyteller, was right there in Liverpool at the start of the Mersey Beat music revolution led by The Beatles. In SEARCHING FOR THE ROCK ISLAND LINE, Ricky captures one of the most exciting eras in the history of rock 'n' roll, when it was being challenged in the popularity stakes by the washboard beat of skiffle. It is the compelling story of how the lyrics of a song lead a young Scouse musician on an adventure that takes him across the United States and through a series of life-changing experiences. This is a thrilling tale that is certain to strike a chord with anybody interested in the formative times of The Beatles. Those were the days, my friends ...


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #197841 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-03-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 112 pages

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About the Author
Ricky Tomlinson was born in 1939 and grew up in Liverpool. He has starred in many TV series including The Royle Family, Brookside and Cracker, and in films such as Raining Stones, Mike Bassett: England Manager and The 51st State. He lives in Liverpool wit