Girls' Guide To Rocking

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This new book, penned by noted US journo Jessica Hopper, gives those of you who boast a pair of X chromosomes all you need to know to ‘make it´ in rock and roll.

The book´s cover lines promise the following ‘How to...´ tips:

• Write a rad song
• Put on a killer show
• Choose the right instrument
• Record a solid demo
• Name your band



Not sure about the rest of you males out there, but we´d quite like help in those areas too...

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Maybe the little 'Myleybot' on the cover could work on that fudged G chord too?
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More info on the book can be obtained by clicking here...

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