So It Started There From Punk to Pulp
**So It Started There From Punk to Pulp** by Nick Banks, published by Omnibus Press on April 8, 2025, is a detailed account of the author’s life and career as the drummer for the iconic band Pulp. This 432-page book chronicles Banks’ journey from his childhood in Rotherham through various musical genres, including punk and goth, highlighting the pivotal moment when he was inspired to become a drummer by Sex Pistols’ Paul Cook. The narrative captures his evolution as a musician, detailing his experiences with different bands in Sheffield before joining Pulp.
Readers will find an engaging exploration of the music industry, as Banks shares the challenges and successes faced by the band on their path to fame. The book delves into the trials of touring, the creative process behind their celebrated albums, and the camaraderie within the band. Written with warmth and humor, **So It Started There** offers insights into the life of a musician and the cultural impact of Pulp, making it a significant addition to the genres of biographies and memoirs, as well as arts and music literature.
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So It Started There chronicles the life and career of drummer Nick Banks, and how he came to be in one of the most iconic and beloved bands: Pulp.
Beginning with his childhood in Rotherham, Nick recounts his personal and musical journey through the genres, first as a punk, then as a goth; how it all started when he was first inspired to pick up the sticks by Sex Pistols drummer, Paul Cook.
Flash forward to the eighties, Nick has been playing in a handful of Sheffield groups and spies an ad from his favourite band, Pulp, in a local club. He pays Jarvis and the gang a visit and the rest is history.
From there, Nick describes his growth as a professional drummer and musician, the trials and tribulations of chasing success in the music industry, touring triumphs and horrors, the band’s journey from relative obscurity to becoming a global sensation, and the process of writing and recording their most famous albums.
Written with warmth, humour and inimitable northern charm, Nick tells all. And with it, tells the story of a band that defined a generation.
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