BOX OFFICE POISON STORY
a book by Russell C. Brennan
a book by Russell C. Brennan
Russell C. Brennan is a major player at FLR having produced much of it's output, pioneered Pop Noir music and much more. His 14th book release is now out and it's appropriate to be able to check it out here on Future Legend Records.
Although you can buy all his books on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats you can get a special price on the paperback here for just £7.99 (UK) or £9.99 (outside the UK) P&P free, and you can ask to have it signed as well. Just email us after you have paid for it (via Paypal button lower down the page) and in your email ask for it to be signed and who you want it signed to.
So what's the book about? It's not just about Box Office Poison but a whole lot more.
What special insight did David Bowie, John Barry, Brian Wilson - and latterly Madonna - possess that you don't (yet)? They were/are all big fans of Box Office Poison. It's easy to see why.
Dig just beneath the surface of the music industry and you'll find true pioneers creating music genres and music trends. Box Office Poison, and specifically their main man, Russell C. Brennan, were just such pioneers.
Russell invented the music genre 'Pop Noir', which would influence Goldfrapp and many others. He instigated and nurtured Ska Surf music and the Cult Themes trend in the '90s. He was also an unsung hero of Britpop, writing and producing the catalytic, classic album Censorship for cult mod singer Eleanor Rigby, which many Britpop bands still cite as an influence today.
That innovative spirit is evident in this publication. Unlike other bands' biogs - those chronological merry-go-rounds of recording, tours, drugs, and fallouts, Box Office Poison created a fascinating legacy during their 10-year existence, and the band's extreme ups and downs are retold in this warts-and-all biography. As such, it also holds real life lessons for fledgling and upcoming artists.
The Box Office Poison story is a true exposé, featuring guest appearances from many famous, interesting characters, including Bowie, Madonna, John Barry, Brian Wilson, Don Arden, Mickie Most and more.
The band's definitive line-up highlighted the brilliant, sexy vocalists Misty Woods & Mouse, who'd give today's female singers a lesson in genuine star quality. Plus Ron Howe (formerly of The Cure, Fools Dance and [occasionally] The Damned) waxed lyrical on sax. Russell played punk 'cello, all other instruments, wrote the songs and arranged and produced the music.
The book has a wealth of rare photos, including snapshots of indie pop pin-ups, Misty Woods & Mouse. To pique your interest still further, the band's tale includes a somewhat unconventional love triangle.
As a bonus, Russell relates a behind the scenes, in-depth history of his innovative production on all 80 cult theme tracks he mastered for various artists, comprising a total of 6 albums (at the time of writing), with tracks by many number one hit acts. This period culminated in him being lauded as the new Joe Meek and garnering a nomination for UK Record Producer of the Year.
If you love music biogs, cutting edge music, drama, intrigue, history or trivia, this book will reward every minute you spend with it. This is a limited-edition paperback (just 1,000 copies) as the author and band are regulars on the collector's market. Don't miss your chance to own a true slice of rare music history.
Although you can buy all his books on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats you can get a special price on the paperback here for just £7.99 (UK) or £9.99 (outside the UK) P&P free, and you can ask to have it signed as well. Just email us after you have paid for it (via Paypal button lower down the page) and in your email ask for it to be signed and who you want it signed to.
So what's the book about? It's not just about Box Office Poison but a whole lot more.
What special insight did David Bowie, John Barry, Brian Wilson - and latterly Madonna - possess that you don't (yet)? They were/are all big fans of Box Office Poison. It's easy to see why.
Dig just beneath the surface of the music industry and you'll find true pioneers creating music genres and music trends. Box Office Poison, and specifically their main man, Russell C. Brennan, were just such pioneers.
Russell invented the music genre 'Pop Noir', which would influence Goldfrapp and many others. He instigated and nurtured Ska Surf music and the Cult Themes trend in the '90s. He was also an unsung hero of Britpop, writing and producing the catalytic, classic album Censorship for cult mod singer Eleanor Rigby, which many Britpop bands still cite as an influence today.
That innovative spirit is evident in this publication. Unlike other bands' biogs - those chronological merry-go-rounds of recording, tours, drugs, and fallouts, Box Office Poison created a fascinating legacy during their 10-year existence, and the band's extreme ups and downs are retold in this warts-and-all biography. As such, it also holds real life lessons for fledgling and upcoming artists.
The Box Office Poison story is a true exposé, featuring guest appearances from many famous, interesting characters, including Bowie, Madonna, John Barry, Brian Wilson, Don Arden, Mickie Most and more.
The band's definitive line-up highlighted the brilliant, sexy vocalists Misty Woods & Mouse, who'd give today's female singers a lesson in genuine star quality. Plus Ron Howe (formerly of The Cure, Fools Dance and [occasionally] The Damned) waxed lyrical on sax. Russell played punk 'cello, all other instruments, wrote the songs and arranged and produced the music.
The book has a wealth of rare photos, including snapshots of indie pop pin-ups, Misty Woods & Mouse. To pique your interest still further, the band's tale includes a somewhat unconventional love triangle.
As a bonus, Russell relates a behind the scenes, in-depth history of his innovative production on all 80 cult theme tracks he mastered for various artists, comprising a total of 6 albums (at the time of writing), with tracks by many number one hit acts. This period culminated in him being lauded as the new Joe Meek and garnering a nomination for UK Record Producer of the Year.
If you love music biogs, cutting edge music, drama, intrigue, history or trivia, this book will reward every minute you spend with it. This is a limited-edition paperback (just 1,000 copies) as the author and band are regulars on the collector's market. Don't miss your chance to own a true slice of rare music history.
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