Reading My Arse!

Ricky Tomlinson, masterstoryteller, was right there in Liverpool at the start ofthe Mersey Beat music revolution led by The Beatles. InSEARCHING FOR THE ROCK ISLAND LINE, Ricky captures one ofthe most exciting eras in the history of rock 'n' roll,when it was being challenged in the popularity stakes bythe washboard beat of skiffle.It is the compelling story of how the lyrics of a songlead a young Scouse musician on an adventure that takeshim across the United States and through a series of life-changing experiences.This is a thrilling tale that is certain to strike achord with anybody interested in the formative times ofThe Beatles. Those were the days, my friends . . .