Suddi Raval
Softcover | 29.4 x 0.5 x 20.8 cm | 58 pp
Aftertouch Publications | 2019
A Brief History of Acid House is an illustrated celebration of Acid House music's rich and colourful history which chronicles the key events and major players responsible for its global influence and on-going legacy. 30 years since the Acid House scene exploded in the UK, Suddi Raval examines the impact the music had upon club culture and music history.
The book includes a list of essential Acid House classics with descriptions for each with images and a Periodic Table of Dance Music. Other topics included are Ikutaro Kakehashi, Tadao Kikumoto, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Phuture, the TB-303 synthesizer, The Hacienda night club, Shoom, Blackburn, The Media, the UK Government, Football casuals, 1980's Police aggression and some of the most pivotal moments in Acid House history.
The author
Suddi Raval began attending Acid House parties in the North of England at the age of 17 in 1988 and has been a life long Acid House enthusiast ever since. He has released records under various names on different record labels including being co-writer and producer of the UK top 20 hit single Hardcore Uproar which became a Hacienda anthem in the summer of 1990. He has since scored soundtracks for numerous video game titles and writes a regular column sharing his memories of rave experiences for Iconic Underground magazine.
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