SHELF LIFE

BY GILLIAN G. GAAR

TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG: THE 2 TONE RECORDS STORY by Daniel Rachel (Akashic Books) Finally, the book about the British ska label we’ve all been waiting for. Rachel gets firsthand accounts from all the major players starting with label founder Jerry Dammers, along with members of The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, et. al. An essential chronicle of an exciting period in British music. MY MAMA, CASS by Owen Elliot-Kugell (Hachette Books) When The Mamas and The Papas’ Cass Elliot died in 1974, she left behind a daughter, seven-year-old Owen. This lovely memoir is a chronicle of Owen’s coming to terms with her loss and honoring her mother’s memory. She explodes more than a few myths (there was no ham sandwich involved in Cass’ death), explores Cass’ family tree and gives…

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Goldmine (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2024

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