About this Event
We are delighted to welcome Jon Savage - acclaimed author of England's Dreaming - to Waterstones Deansgate as he joins us to discuss The Secret Public - How LGBTQ Performers Shaped Popular Culture (1955 - 1979) which chronicles the era-defining shifts in music and entertainment history that forged a path for the LGBTQ+ movement in this erudite and revelatory volume.
The book provides an electrifying look at key moments in music and entertainment history between 1955 and 1979, which helped move gay culture from the margins to the mainstream and changed the face of pop forever - from the ambiguous sexuality of stars such as Little Richard in the 1950s through to David Bowie, glam rock and Sylvester's 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'.
The Secret Public is a searching examination of the fortitude and resilience of the gay community through the lens of popular music and culture; it reflects on the freedom found in divergence from the norm and reminds us of the need to be vigilant against those seeking to roll back the rights of marginalised groups.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waterstones, 91 Deansgate, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00 to GBP 22.00
