Toxic Shock Records: Assassin of Mediocrity; A Story Of Love, Loss & Loud Music

This is a riveting love story of passion for a beloved other and genuine zeal for punk rock, while also being a historical account of the evolution of the Southern California punk rock scene, as viewed through the perceptive and astute eye of Bill Sassenberger, the man who created the legendary Toxic Shock record store and music label. It is a fascinating biography that provides an eyewitness account of the emerging Southern California punk rock scene from a man who was an active participant in helping to create it. More than this, it is a homage to his dear wife Julianna who sadly lost her life due to recurring strokes. No, this is not a spoiler, because Bill wastes no time in getting to the emotional gut punch of Julianna’s first debilitating stroke at the start of the first chapter, the...

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