{"product_id":"9781922571977","title":"Started Out Just Drinking Beer","description":"Author: Stuart Lloyd\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781922571977\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Puncher and Wattmann\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 340\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE RIOTOUS ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S GREATEST BANDS FROM 1976-2019.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superbly researched and written account of one of Australia's most popular bands, with unfettered access to all the key players, and a defacto social history of a time when living in Sydney was cheap and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mentals went from the top of a pool table to the top of the charts. Enjoy the untold stories behind Aussie classics like: Live It Up, Too Many Times, If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?, Berserk Warriors, Egypt, The Nips are Getting Bigger, and a whole lot more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus, tales from the road as told by Greedy, Martin, Bird, Pete \u0026amp; Reg - and a star-studded cast including Colin Hay, Richard Gottehrer, Mark Opitz, Ross Wilson and Wreckless Eric - in this access-all-areas official biography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Love it!!! Brought up lots of memories. Thoroughly enjoyable.'  Kirk Pengilly, INXS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book gives us a big gulp of one of Australia's most uniquely talented and popular bands.'  Anthony (Tony) Field, The Cockroaches, The Wiggles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Stuart Lloyd captures the alchemy that saw Australian bands flourish from the arid plains of our suburban lives. I loved the Mentals and I love this book.\u0026amp;#x27;  Dave Warner, author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCountdown: The Wonder Years\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e25 Years of Mushroom Records\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Takes us behind the showbiz curtain. A deep-dive beyond the colourful personalities and the larrikin-esque cheerfulness of a uniquely Australian band who have been the soundtrack of our lives for decades. Had me glued to each page.'  Jane Gazzo, music journalist and broadcaster.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An extraordinary and horrific portrait of five butchers who were country-killed specialists, shot through with black humour and near-naked burlesque attire.'  H. G. Nelson, comedian and broadcaster.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46861507330206,"sku":"ADS-9781922571977","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781922571977.jpg?v=1779253228","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781922571977","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}