David Nolan
@nolanwriter.bsky.social
Writer of books - I Swear I Was There, Tony Wilson, Black Moss - maker of TV, trainer of journalists, punker of rock. My #MancNoir book trilogy is now in TV development. https://mediaexpertise.wixsite.com/mysite
What 3 movies changed your life? Paul Hanley, the co-host of @ohbrothershow.bsky.social shares 3 of his cinematic delights Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3... Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7CDv... YT youtu.be/DkDLcVPeATw?... @nolanwriter.bsky.social
Live Aid anniversary today. Bet there will barely be a mention of the fact I popped a can of Hofmeister when the Quo came on… and carried on popping until all 24 cans were gone. An achievement that goes overlooked.
Sex Pistols playing in Manchester tonight? If only there was a book that told the band’s 50 year history with the city…. www.amazon.co.uk/Swear-Was-Th...
I Swear I Was There - Sex Pistols, Manchester and the Gig that Changed the World
Buy I Swear I Was There - Sex Pistols, Manchester and the Gig that Changed the World by Nolan, David (ISBN: 9781786060150) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Happy Punk Day at Central Library @hanleypa.bsky.social @iainkey.bsky.social @davidnolan.bsky.social Here’s my design depicting the truth tellers and liggers, & those heroes that went for chips during the 2nd Pistols’ gig ( @marcrileydj.bsky.social @stephenhanley6.bsky.social & Craig Scanlon)
Me and some other great authors will be putting on a proper punk day out at Central Libray secretmanchester.com/sex-pistols-...
The 50th anniversary of the Sex Pistols’ historic Manchester Free Trade Hall gig is being commemorated with a one-off archive takeover & live punk sets
This July, Manchester Central Library will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sex Pistols’ iconic 1976 gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall with ‘Never Mind the Books. Here’s… Punk Day’, a series of ...
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Me and some other great authors will be putting on a proper punk day out at Central Libray secretmanchester.com/sex-pistols-...
The 50th anniversary of the Sex Pistols’ historic Manchester Free Trade Hall gig is being commemorated with a one-off archive takeover & live punk sets
This July, Manchester Central Library will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sex Pistols’ iconic 1976 gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall with ‘Never Mind the Books. Here’s… Punk Day’, a series of ...
secretmanchester.com
For years I’ve been giving great stories away to lots of news outlets and websites. Not any more… they’ll all be here instead. On insta then on a new website. Give it a follow #manchester
Thanks to all the interest in the last week I Swear I Was is on a roll. You can get a signed one at the Punk Book Day at Manchester Central Library in July 11. In the meantime there’s always this place… www.amazon.co.uk/Swear-Was-Th...
I Swear I Was There - Sex Pistols, Manchester and the Gig that Changed the World: Amazon.co.uk: Nolan, David: 9781786060150: Books
Buy I Swear I Was There - Sex Pistols, Manchester and the Gig that Changed the World by Nolan, David (ISBN: 9781786060150) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible o...
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To celebrate it being The Fall weekend I’ve got some limited editions card in my shop 8bitnorthxstitch.com Cruiser’s Creek, Victoria and 50,000 Fall Fans…
If I can’t flog it today, when can I flog it? Happy Sex Pistols at the Free Trade Hall Day. The Big Five Oh. www.amazon.co.uk/Swear-Was-Th...
I Swear I Was There - Sex Pistols, Manchester and the Gig that Changed the World: Amazon.co.uk: Nolan, David: 9781786060150: Books
Buy I Swear I Was There - Sex Pistols, Manchester and the Gig that Changed the World by Nolan, David (ISBN: 9781786060150) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible o...
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30 May 1963 The Beatles and Roy Orbison played the Odeon, Manchester.
I believe the expression is ‘take my money…’
Hey, hot dogs! I have some news...
Tomorrow - it’s free but please register… ta
Modern Manchester… is it REALLY all down to one poorly-attended gig 50 years ago? Discuss! Not on here but in the Northern Quarter on Thursday 28 May. It’s free but please register: co.nudiejeans.com/open/registr...
Tonight! A hot one. Literally. I’ll be dragging a box of books to sell at this one. Don’t make me drag them back afterwards! @rnrbook-club.bsky.social
Tomorrow! WALTHAMSTOW www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985356197...
Monday in E17 - how did a poorly attended gig 50 years ago change Manchester and music forever? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/david-nola...
DAVID NOLAN - I SWEAR I WAS THERE
50 years since the Sex Pistols played Manchester and the gig that changed the world
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Next Thursday in the Northern Quarter, Manchester. Audio! Visuals! New revelation!
Modern Manchester… is it REALLY all down to one poorly-attended gig 50 years ago? Discuss! Not on here but in the Northern Quarter on Thursday 28 May. It’s free but please register: co.nudiejeans.com/open/registr...
20 May 1754 The first stone of the Manchester Infirmary building was laid in the area now known as Piccadilly Gardens.
17 May 1966 Bob Dylan played the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, prompting a shout of ‘Judas’ from the audience for playing an electric set.
Two weeks today… Nudie x I Swear in the NQ!
Modern Manchester… is it REALLY all down to one poorly-attended gig 50 years ago? Discuss! Not on here but in the Northern Quarter on Thursday 28 May. It’s free but please register: co.nudiejeans.com/open/registr...
With the occasion itself on the horizon, I’ve spoken to people involved in the reissue of CP Lee’s classic book about Bob Dylan playing Manchester in 1966 and why it made music history. www.northernsoul.me.uk/like-the-nig...
'You can't tell the story of Manchester music without this.' Like The Night by C.P. Lee
A reissue of C.P. Lee's classic book Like The Night offers Northern Soul's Music Editor the opportunity to reflect on Lee's legacy and the infamous Bob Dylan concert at Manchester's Free Trade Hall.
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I Swear I Was There - Sex Pistols, Manchester and the Gig That Changed the World - live audio-visual talk plus Q+A for @rnrbook-club.bsky.social in… London. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/david-nola...
I’ve got a few I Swear I Was There spoken word gigs coming up to mark the 50th anniversary of Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester. First up is @rnrbook-club.bsky.social on 25 May Audio visual talk, Q&A, books for sale. Warning. May contain myth busting…