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Jeff Turner's story is one of bravado, triumph, tears, betrayal and despair. From having the world in his hands at 15 to staring down a barrel at 17 and going from being a star of television to queuing at the job centre in two years. Together with his brother Mickey, Jeff Turner stormed the music scene. The Cockney Rejects' attitude was the real deal. They stood for being young, working class and not taking nonsense from anyone. But the madness couldn't last forever. As violence at their gigs spiralled out of control, so did the band. Jeff was left dazed and penniless. This is his own story.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The history of one of the great underrated bands of the punk era put together with a little help from Gary Bushell (A man who I certainly wouldnt call a man of the people and anyone who lived through the 80s would confirm that one) The book is frank and to the point. The ups and the many downs of the band are well documented in this book from the riot in Birmingham to the near riot in Liverpool. The punk groupies (The girl who went through the entire band in Grimsby) To them nearly giving Ozzie a heart attack. Quite amazing to read how old they were though! They were literally just kids.
The thing which does start to grate the nerves after a bit is the "Cheeky cockney rhyme slang" Through the book which is milked to the point you think that character from Mary Poppins wrote it.
Other than that, good read.
The thing which does start to grate the nerves after a bit is the "Cheeky cockney rhyme slang" Through the book which is milked to the point you think that character from Mary Poppins wrote it.
Other than that, good read.
Format:Hardcover
On the face of it, the ideal crossover book between two publishing mainstays - the rock 'n' roll memoir and the terrace aggro book. You wonder how many mainstream readers know who Turner is but some sections - the riot/gig chapter in particular - are frankly chilling. It's a good read but it feels more like Gary Bushell's book than Turner's. .
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Unflinching account of Jeff 'Stinky' Turners' life so far. Lots of highs: record deals, Top Of The Pops at fifteen years old (twice), touring the length & breadth of the country with your mates etc. and plenty of lows. Despite the attentions of the National Front at their gigs , various arrests & more violence than you could shake a stick at (after reading this he's probably the last person you'd want to shake a stick at!!) Mr Turner emerges as one of lifes' proper survivors .
Occasionally you think 'settle down & stop clocking people' but it's also inspiring in that he never gives up & does it on his own terms. Anyone who grew-up in the early 80's will find a lot to love in this book.
How many books can boast contributions from Morrissey (foreward) & ghost-writing from Garry Bushell?!
Occasionally you think 'settle down & stop clocking people' but it's also inspiring in that he never gives up & does it on his own terms. Anyone who grew-up in the early 80's will find a lot to love in this book.
How many books can boast contributions from Morrissey (foreward) & ghost-writing from Garry Bushell?!
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Cockney Reject-Fantastic
A great book and a good honest insight to what it WAS like at the time. A fantastic band early on with a sound so raw, it would bite your ears! Real london music for real people. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Johnny B
The whole truth and nothing but the truth.
How can I emphasise how good this book is without appearing as a die-hard Rejects fan? Well I am not, or at least, I was not. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Alzee
Punk story from the rough side of the tracks!
A superb 'no holds barred' and no punches withheld honest and gritty account of Punk from the rough side of the tracks. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by zips78
"the real deal"
What a great read. This is a must for those of you that grew up with punk & oi. What a rough ride they had. The Rejects were certainly a big influence for me. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Another reader
Cockney Rebels
A Fitting Tribute To The Best Band to Come Out Of East London.
God gave us Religion.
Thatcher gave us the right to buy our Council Houses and GARRY BUSHELL gave us The... Read more
God gave us Religion.
Thatcher gave us the right to buy our Council Houses and GARRY BUSHELL gave us The... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by Lion Forrest
Cockney Rebels
Brilliant book by Sun Journalist and Talksport Radio presenter GARRY BUSHELL.
The Blackheath Bard and King Chav of Charlton has written the best book ever written about PUNK... Read more
The Blackheath Bard and King Chav of Charlton has written the best book ever written about PUNK... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by Mr. G. Johnson
Top Notch
This book is brilliant, once you start reading it you can't put it down. I've been into Punk for many years and the Rejects etc were in my era, and i can relate to some of the... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2007 by Flint Dog
A Cracker
A brilliant book and almost as good as a Cockney Rejects album. Garry Bushell the former Sun hack is the cockney Malcolm McClaren and former manager of the Rejects - and the bloke... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2007 by Harry Harris
STUNNING
Probably the best book ever written about PUNK ROCK. The Cockney Rejects were the real deal - the Sex Pistols were pantominme dolls compared to the West Ham boys - and Garry... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2007 by PJ Hyde
he liked a bit of bovver
this man is crackers. the band seemed to have a right laugh and it is a snapshot of an aggro culture that has now disappeared. Read more
Published on 8 July 2007 by S. J. Fox
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