ROCK & ROLL TRAVELER GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ROCK & ROLL TRAVELER GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND The Ultimate Guide to Famous Rock Hangouts Past and Present Tips and Rock & Roll Lore From the Beatles Liverpool and the Manchester of the Smiths and Oasis to the Dublin of U2 and Bawl, with an obligatory stop in London, where everyone who was ever anyone has partied and performed, this entertaining guide showcases a UK and Ireland you'll find nowhere else. Historic gigs: Jimi Hendrix at the Scotch of St. James, the debut of Blind Faith at Hyde Park, the Beatles' first gig as the Beatles. Pop shrines: London's Lyceum, Filthy McNasty's, and the 100 club; Liverpool's The Cavern and Jacaranda; Manchester's Boardwalk. Unruly Rockers: Where the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd, and other stars have lived fast and gotten into and out of trouble. Sound Suppliers: Record stores (new, used, and vinyl), recording studios, and the best local clubs for catching rock in progress. Great Photos from Club and Band Managers, Rock Star Kin and More Behind the scenes at rock festivals: Beck at the Phoenix Festival, Stratford-Upon-Avon; the "Wild Bunch" spinning disks at the St. Paul's Festival, Bistrol. Historic rock moments: Elvis arriving at Prestwick Airport; the Moody Blues' first photo session, Birmingham; U2 protesting with Greenpeace at Sellafield nuclear reactor site. Live gigs: Liam Gallagher of Oasis at Moles in Bath; the Clash playing at the London Rock Against Racism concert; Motorhead at the Astoria in London.

Fodor's How to Pack

by Laurel Cardone and Fodor's

Published 25 November 1997
Tired of Schlepping? Get Organized!

Aiming to trade your jumbo suitcase for one that's merely medium-size? Trying to fit everything into a carry-on? Do you always pack too much, too little, or the wrong thing -- and obsess about it? Then this volume is a must have.
Strategies That an Army General Would Envy
Foolproof pretrip to-do lists
The Packer's #1 time-saver -- travel kits
How to arrive wrinkle-free -- it's easier than you think
Tips for packing tricky items
Help for moms and dads
carry-on packing -- all the secrets
How to pack for the way back

What to Take, No Matter Where You're Going
How to avoid the overpacking trap
Clothing checklists for men, women, and kids
Packing checklists for every kind of trip
How to Buy Luggage
Essential Advice on Major Decisions
Quality check -- how to tell the good from the bad and the merely ugly


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