Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Radio Caroline |
2014 |
Ray Clark |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Great British Woodstock |
2017 |
Ray Clark |
Buy |
Ray Clark’s non-fiction work draws on his decades-long involvement in the British music scene. Before becoming a crime novelist, Clark worked as a guitar vocalist with several bands across the UK and Europe.
Radio Caroline (2014) covers the legendary pirate radio station that broadcast from ships off the British coast in the 1960s. The Great British Woodstock (2017) tells the story of the 1971 Weeley Festival, a massive outdoor rock event in Essex. Both books reflect Clark’s firsthand knowledge of British music culture and its history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radio Caroline by Ray Clark about?
Radio Caroline covers the history of the famous British pirate radio station that broadcast from ships in international waters during the 1960s, challenging the BBC’s broadcasting monopoly.
What is The Great British Woodstock about?
The Great British Woodstock tells the story of the 1971 Weeley Festival in Essex, a massive rock festival that drew over 100,000 attendees and featured acts like T. Rex and Status Quo.
Why did Ray Clark write about music history?
Clark spent decades as a guitar vocalist performing across the UK and Europe. His non-fiction books draw on his deep connection to British music culture.