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Book 1

If you love The Beatles, The Stones etc - this book is for you
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PJ Chambers - Author

PJ Chambers is a music nutter, writer, actor, cartoonist, encourager, and all-round normal guy. And he has an infectious sense of humour that makes its way into all his writing.

On his musical side, he has been a session “muso” in the studio and with professional bands, and has written and published many songs. Notably, he worked with the likes of Ian Anderson(1) and Michael W. Smith(2). On the writing side he even rubbed shoulders (professionally) for a time with Ian Fleming(3).

Apparently, he remembers (and loves) the 60s(!) where his musical passion was formed. To PJ, music is one of those essential elements that makes life worth … living.

As he has gone on many musical mystery tours himself, he hopes that you, who was born to be wild, will choose to come with him on a magic carpet ride. So please join him on the last freedom-bound moped out of oblivion through the pages of the inside stories of rock n roll, love, peace, joy and happiness that only the greatest music by the best musicians can provide. “If music be the food of love, play on;  Give me excess of it” (Shakespeare)

Fun Notes for 'shits and giggles'...

(1) Ian Anderson - not the flute player from Jethro Tull, but a Senior Fire Brigades Inspector.

(2) Michael W. Smith - not the multi-award winning gospel star, but a singer from a local church band.

(3) Ian Fleming - not the writer of James Bond books, but a school chum from a country town.


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Books by PJ Chambers

The British Invasion: The Best ‘60s Pop & Rock Music. The British Invasion was one of the most significant musical events of the 20th century. You know all the songs because it’s impossibl...

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Happy Reader Reviews

Wow, this was a nice read. Great flow, well layed-out and was easy to read. I also learnt about a few bands I had never heard of before, although I suspect I would recognise their hits. The cover was absolutely stunning!

-Jason

Chambers gives us the fun and the facts… A wild ride through the era and genre that shaped our lives…

(Paul, another good mate of PJ’s, and muso who has toured Turkey dressed as a musical crocodile called Stinky)

-Paul

Oh what a fun book! So replete with tidbits and fun facts, it brought smiles to my face so many times and a happy nostalgia for the music of the 60s. I am not one to know or remember bands and songs, I merely appreciate them in a vague kind of way, but this book was a treat for me. The legal issues the various bands had was not something I thought I would be interested in, but in fact I found them fascinating. The ways bands were named, the quirks and funny quotes, all the elements were there to make this a light but rich experience, bringing levity and a sense of historical perspective about how much of an influence these ten bands had, which is felt to this day, and will continue to be felt. A wonderful experience to be taken on a journey through such a pivotal time in history through the lens of the musicians who helped shape that era. This was so enjoyable.

Keep going, PJ! This is the perfect topic, and the perfect treatment of it. You've hit the nail on the head!

-Doris

PJ I’m diggin’ your book. My bro-in-law and my mum says your writing is jiggy!

(Rob, a muso and good mate of PJ’s who would never lie to me, and has never been to Rio)

-Rob

I wholeheartedly recommend you get this fully fun and awesome book - it will help PJ’s mental state.

(Ali, PJ’s wife and a totally unbiased supporter)

-Ali

This is the best book I’ve written (this year).

-PJ