So It Started There: From Punk to Pulp

With an introduction by Richard Hawley, So It Started There offers "a unique, clear-eyed take on the Britpop boom," as noted by The Telegraph.

This book chronicles the life and career of Nick Banks, the drummer for one of the UK's most iconic and beloved bands, Pulp. Beginning with his childhood in Rotherham, Nick recounts his personal and musical journey through various genres, starting as a punk before moving on to goth. He shares how his initial inspiration to pick up the drumsticks came from Sex Pistols drummer, Paul Cook.

Fast forward to the 1980s, after playing in several Sheffield groups, Nick spots an advertisement from his favourite band, Pulp, in a local club. He decides to pay Jarvis and the rest of the band a visit, and as they say, the rest is history.

From that point, Nick details his development as a professional drummer and musician, the challenges and triumphs of pursuing success in the music industry, both the highs and lows of touring, and the band's progression from relative obscurity to becoming a global sensation. He also delves into the process of writing and recording their most celebrated albums.

Written with warmth, humour, and an unmistakable northern charm, Nick shares his entire story, and in doing so, tells the tale of a band that truly defined a generation.