Too Much Too Young: Rude Boys, Ska, Interview with Daniel Rachel. Generation X - Episode 53

In the latest episode of "Bonded Voices," the hosts engage in a rich conversation with author Daniel Rachel about his book, "Too Much Too Young: Rude Boys, Racism, and the Soundtrack of a Generation."

The conversation shifts to the two-tone movement, a significant cultural phenomenon in Britain during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Rachel explains that two-tone was not only a musical genre but also a socio-political statement that brought together black and white musicians in a time when such collaborations were rare. He notes that this movement was commercially successful and influential, yet curiously lacked in-depth literature documenting its history until now. Rachel aims to contextualize two tone within its socio-political environment, addressing themes of racism, social inequality, and misogyny while celebrating the vibrant music an ...