Reviews: "Sh-Boom! The Explosion of Rock ‘n’ Roll (1953-1968)"
Gary West, CA www.mrpopculture.com: "Clay’s insightful look at New York and pop culture during top-40’s formative years is a must. Clay Cole was New York’s most successful pop-music TV talent during the late 1950’s and 1960’s. That description is just the beginning.
The book is the missing link – the one so many of us have been waiting for. His accounts are compelling and, as with any good story, he makes you want more. Sh-Boom explodes!
You won’t be able to put the book down. It’s that good!"
“Sh-Boom!” is Clay Cole’s pop culture chronicle of the early days of live television, the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, Top 40 radio, and “the way we were” in Manhattan in the late 1950s and 1960s. Click For More Details on "SH-BOOM!"
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Ray D'Ariano Review, NY: "The book is jam packed with the entertainers’ personal memories
and not for nuthin’, the man can write." [ Read the entire review at: areuonsomething.com ]
Larry Cutrone, NJ: "I was blown away by "Sh-Boom!" It was so painfully honest that there were times Clay I was moved to misty. Nobody realizes what you went through behind that smiling face. You hid the pain well and now I'm glad you got the chance to set the record straight."
Toni Alazraki, Iowa: "Just finished the book. The review by Ray D'Ariano is completely right on. He captured the essence of everything."
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, August 5, 2009: Sean Murphy on Clay Cole's "Sh-Boom!"
Vinny Carella (Randy & the Rainbows): "Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the book. A refreshing read, with great recall, sources, pics and a true history of the business as we knew it. You are one of the greats. "
Craig Martin, NY: "I just finished "Sh-Boom!". Read it in one day. My only disappointment was that it ended. I just wanted to keep reading. Thanks!"
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Darryl Hicks, Texas: "What a delight to receive your new book! I am a voracious reader who is usually the "can't put it down" type, but yours has taken several days, since I want to feast on every page and don't want to miss a detail. What a life!
And what a writer! I can only imagine the time and energy it took to put this book together (and that is from someone who has written and ghostwritten over 80 books). The masterful way you have woven such divergent threads into a cohesive, breath-taking tapestry is simply mind-boggling! Boomers and music lovers of all ages are going to love it, and I hope tons of glittering gelt comes your way as a result! I'd sure like to do my part to make sure every Baby Boomer reads this awesome book, re-lives those tumultuous years and gets to know Clay Cole better."
Shaun Weiss, NYC: "I could not put the book down. What a walk down memory lane. I loved every word in it. This is a must for any Rock and Roll fan to add to their library. It is one of the Best Books I had ever read about the NY Music scene.
On a scale of 1 to 10 I give your book an 11. "
Rollye James, Sirius/XM Radio: "If you haven't picked up a copy of 'Sh-Boom!', buy one. Unlike many of the memoirs from the early annals of rock, Clay tells it like it is. Some of the stories are priceless!
T. Pettit, Massachusetts: "Clay Cole is back with a gentle yet ferocious bio-history of the years that rock 'n' roll Pick up Clay's book, and see if you can put it down for a minute (you won't be able to) and see if you aren't going back to reread some pages when you are done. A great read! "
Liz Harris, Keep Rockin' magazine: "Sh-Boom! is a joy to read!"
Marc Bristol, Blue Suede News: "I loved the book; couldn't put it down."
"This is, without a doubt, the best book I've ever read on the early beginning of rock 'n roll ... There were so many things I liked about this book; it’s a bit difficult where to begin ... His writing style is snappy, funny, and direct ... A devastatingly brilliant book." Times Square Gossip, 3/31/ 2010http://www.times_square_gossip.com/
Suzanne Cadgene, Elmoremagazine: "The incidents, facts and music come hot and heavy, and they ring true. Sh-Boom! provides a banquet of information; just don't try to devour it all at once."
Jeff, Florida/Brooklyn Jeff Eats " I don’t want you guys to think that I’m a bookworm or something, but I just finished a terrific book, “Sh-Boom” written by Clay Cole. Cole has written a no-holds-barred book detailing the inner-workings and personalities that most of us have never heard before. An absolutely great read!"
