{"title":"Nick Banks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicholas David \"Nick\" Banks is an English drummer known for his work with the British band Pulp. Born on 28 July 1965 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Banks has made significant contributions to the music industry through his drumming skills and musical talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a career spanning several decades, Banks has established himself as a respected figure in the music scene. His rhythmic precision and unique style have played a crucial role in shaping Pulp's sound and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanks' drumming abilities have garnered him recognition from both fans and fellow musicians alike. His passion for music shines through in every performance, making him a standout artist in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"so-it-started-there-from-punk-to-pulp-special-edition","title":"So It Started There: From Punk to Pulp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe special edition of the autobiography of Nick Banks, the drummer for legendary British band Pulp. This edition is the only way to get the book in hardback and it features an alternative cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an introduction by Richard Hawley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo It Started There chronicles the life and career of drummer Nick Banks, and how he came to be in one of the UK’s most iconic and beloved bands: Pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with his childhood in Rotherham, Nick recounts his personal and musical journey through the genres, first as a punk, then as a goth; how it all started when he was first inspired to pick up the sticks by Sex Pistols drummer, Paul Cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlash forward to the eighties, Nick has been playing in a handful of Sheffield groups and spies an ad from his favourite band, Pulp, in a local club. He pays Jarvis and the gang a visit and the rest is history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom there, Nick describes his growth as a professional drummer and musician, the trials and tribulations of chasing success in the music industry, touring triumphs and horrors, the band’s journey from relative obscurity to becoming a global sensation, and the process of writing and recording their most famous albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with warmth, humour and inimitable northern charm, Nick tells all. And with it, tells the story of a band that defined a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Nick Banks is the time-keeper of Pulp, and within these covers are the early times, the good times, the not-so-good times and the WTF times. Do You Remember the First Time? Nick does. Great stuff.’ – Jarvis Cocker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnibus","offers":[{"title":"Hardback | Signed Copy","offer_id":50449972068683,"sku":"2029767","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50449976918347,"sku":"2214262","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9781915841179_2_5bbe7e7b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727108487"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_5d4c75a8_thumbnail_4096_6ae3d3e8-9547-4156-a340-5190f7e26e7a.jpg?v=1727108443","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/nick-banks.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}