When Rock Went to College 1969-1985

For 15 years, from 1970 until 1985, Lancaster was one of the great centres for live rock music in the world. This superb book tells the full story of this unbelievable period, giving details of the performers and the shows, and revealing what went on backstage.

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Rock and pop legends from every corner of the planet shook the stage at Lancaster University’s Great Hall, earning both city and institution a permanent place in music history. Now, for the first time ever, the full story is revealed: the performers, the shows, the fans and the backstage shenanigans. For those lucky enough to be there, this will bring happy memories flooding back; those who weren’t, prepare to be amazed. Either way, you won’t be able to put this terrific book down.
When Rock went to College is for rock music fans the world over, with a very special appeal for anyone associated with Lancaster or its fabled university.