Mod Memories Are Made Of The This

<p>If you want to test how hardcore Mod you really are go no further than this new Mod trivia quiz book. 'Memories Are Made of This' is a popular series of trivia quizzes books. The first two were based on pop music from the 50s 60s 70s 80s &amp; 90s. This one is based on Mod culture &amp; music. Russell C. Brennan has been a Mod all his life and has had a major impact on the world Mod scene &amp; Britpop over the past 30 years. From managing a Mod Record shop &amp; Record label to being a top DJ in his youth. He also wrote many songs including a few Mod anthems as well as producing many Mod acts including Eleanor Rigby The Lambrettas &amp; Studio 68 (some gaining hit records) and is still in demand by newer Mod acts. Some of his output was also cited as a catalyst for Britpop. He was also the editor of the top-selling Modzine of the 80's 'Dedicated Follower'. This resulted in it being featured in a Mod exhibition at the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum. As the aces faces of the time Eleanor featured additionally in ID &amp; Face magazine and the national press and Russell fronted a Shelly's Shoes Mod campaign. Eleanor was also managed for a time by Russell &amp; John Weller (Paul's father &amp; manager of The Jam &amp; Style Council) Russell did more Mod music in the 90s and beyond with his band Ministry Of Ska as well as some experimental music with others. He also started the Cult Themes trend producing 7 albums of Cult TV &amp; film themes loved by Mods and was enlisted to produce and compile a special Mod compilation for Dr Martens called 'Generation To Generation' to tie in with a Quadrophenia reissue. Although more low key in the early millennium (to concentrate on a successful photography career) he is now an influential contributor to the Mod scene once more via the revival of 'Dedicated Follower' zine relaunched during lockdown with 10 issues out so far. Always with his finger on the pulse he championed little known Mod band The Molotov's and they are now getting very big in general not just on the Mod scene he is also still producing more Mod acts and releasing new songs with his own band. He has even been approached about a new parka he designed by a fashion company but wants to stay individual because being stylish &amp; individual is what Mod is all about. So you could say he knows his Mod stuff. You can test yourself as to how hardcore Mod you are and have fun and maybe even learn a few things about the Mod scene and culture you didn't know with this ltd edition book. KTF</p>