RockerMike and Rob Presents: Richard Balls Richard Balls is a British author and journalist known for his work in the music and culture fields. He has written several books, including notable biographies and works focusing on influential music bands and figures. Some of his prominent works include: 1. “Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story” - This book chronicles the history of Stiff Records, an influential independent record label that was instrumental in the careers of many well-known artists. 2. “Sex & Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Life of Ian Dury” - A biography of Ian Dury, the lead singer of the band Ian Dury and the Blockheads, known for his unique blend of punk rock and new wave music. Balls’s writing often delves into the intricacies of the music industry and the personal lives of the artists he profiles, providing detailed and engaging narratives that appeal to music enthusiasts and general readers alike. His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for his subjects, making his books valuable resources for understanding the cultural and historical contexts of the music scenes he explores. https://x.com/richardballs?s=21&t=Mzw5de5zsR-SDDbhyzH0Lg https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0034Q6Q8C https://www.hotpress.com/culture/richard-balls-on-his-shane-macgowan-biography-i-really-did-feel-that-weight-of-responsibility-23017014 https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0034Q6Q8C https://books.google.com/books/about/A_Furious_Devotion.html?id=bidl0AEACAAJ&source=kp_author_description https://www.instagram.com/shane_macgowans_biographer?igsh=MWphNjh5d2JjMXhxMw== #ThePogues #ShaneMacGowan #IrishFolk #CelticPunk #FairytaleOfNewYork #FolkPunk #WritingInspiration #WriterGoals #WritingMotivation #NaNoWriMo #MondayBlogs #FridayReads #ShortStorySaturday#FlashFictionFriday#RomanceWriters #MysteryWriters #SciFiWriters #FantasyWriters #HorrorWriters #HistoricalFiction #YAAuthors #ChildrensBooks #AuthorLife #LiteraryGenius Please follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.com https://linktr.ee/RobRossi Get your T-shirt at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedup And https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/ Subscribe to the channel and hit the like button This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support https://www.patreon.com/Gettinglumpedup