Product Description
For over a decade, ‘Team Philpott’, as their followers fondly refer to them, have been on a quite bonkers crusade, writing old-fashioned letters to punk, pop and rock stars, picking up on genuine ambiguities within their lyrics or often deliberately misunderstanding them for comedic effect.
The letters are eminently publishable in their own right, but what makes this project especially deserving of attention is that it has achieved a feat never before attempted or probably even thought of. The artists quite unexpectedly started to reply, writing back in just as witty and articulate a fashion, politely pointing out exactly where the original letter went wrong...or right.
‘Grammar Free in the UK - The Lockdown Letters’, is a collection of brand new waggish letters to UK Punk bands and artists, with hilarious responses, all written during the 2020 Lockdown. Artists featured include Chumbawamba, Cock Sparrer, Ruts DC, The Vibrators, Steve Ignorant, Gang of Four, The Rezillos, Cockney Rejects, GBH and U.K. Subs.
"I found myself thinking, 'just one more', as I turned the page and lost hours as a result" - Louder Than War
"BAN this book now! It's entirely far too silly. Buy a copy then burn it!!" - Punktuation