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So It Started There

From Punk to Pulp

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So It Started There chronicles the life and career of drummer Nick Banks, including how he came to be in the iconic and beloved band Pulp.

Beginning with his childhood in Rotherham, England, Nick recounts his personal and musical journey through the genres, first as a punk, then as a goth; how it all started when he was first inspired to pick up the sticks by Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook.

Flash forward to the eighties. Nick spies an ad from his favorite band, Pulp, in a local club. He pays Jarvis Cocker and the gang a visit and the rest is history.

From there, Nick describes his growth as a professional drummer and musician, the trials and tribulations of chasing success in the music industry, touring triumphs and horrors, the band's journey from relative obscurity to becoming a global sensation, and the process of writing and recording their most famous albums.

Written with warmth, humor, and charm, Nick tells all. And with it, tells the story of a band that defined a generation.

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I’m a massive Pulp fan so I was instantly drawn to this memoir. I enjoyed learning more about the band and their trials and tribulations. What let the audio book down was the narration. It’s Nick’s story so it makes sense he tell it. There was something off for me. I don’t know if it was the emphasis, cadence or the stilted performance but I didn’t find him to be a natural narrator. I still love the story and the band though!

The drummer’s story

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Being a mid 50s ex indie band member this book was a breath of fresh air. Staying away from the crass stereotype of 90s bands. Nicks writing and delivery brought back great memories and emotions from a great period of British music. Well worth a listen x

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