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Source: BBC Radio 2 "Documentaries"

Roundup

12-31-69

The Story of New Wave [60min]

A new 3 part series tracing the story of New Wave from 1970s New York right up to the second wave of bands such as The Killers, Franz Ferdinand & Bloc Party. Contributors include Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Marky Ramone & legendary US music journo, Lester Bangs.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 2 "Documentaries"