Pig City: From The Saints to Savage Garden

by Andrew Stafford

Overview

From cult heroes the Saints and the Go-Betweens to national icons Powderfinger and international stars Savage Garden, Brisbane has produced more than its share of great bands. But behind the music lay a ghost city of malice and corruption.Persecuted by the Bjelke-Petersen government and its toughest enforcers – the police – Brisbane' s musicians, radio announcers and political activists braved ignorance, harassment and often violence to be heard.Since its first publication in 2004, Pig City has become a much-loved cult classic, providing an enduring soundtrack and history lesson for a new generation of fans and musicians alike.This edition includes a special Pig City playlist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702270192
Publisher:	University of Queensland Press
Publication date:	07/30/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384

About the Author

Andrew Stafford is a freelance writer who has also worked as a university tutor and environmental consultant. Born in Melbourne in 1971, Andrew Stafford has worked as a freelance writer, university tutor and occasional environmental consultant. Because none of these things is especially lucrative, you may also find him behind the wheel of a cab. You can find Andrew online at www.andrewstaffordblog.com, or on Twitter as @staffo_sez.