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The Book PUNK Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales

Foreword   Garry Bushell

Contents:

One       Back From The Dead *
Two      And This Is Me
Three    The Punk Poet
Four      When Johno Met Wacko Jacko
Five       Polaroids And Saturday Night Specials *
Six        Talking Of Garry Bushell *
Seven    I Did It My Way
Eight     The Hounds Of Fleet Street
Nine      Till Death Us Do Part
Ten        Climbing The Stairway To Heaven
Eleven   Basildon Babe *
Twelve  From Bow Bells To Fleet Street
13          You Cant Take The East End Out Of The Boy
14          Deadend Yob
15          Blagging For A Living
16          Blonde Addiction *
17          Fast Drugs And Golden Years
18          Rebel With A Cause
19          Sounds Punk And The Stone Roses *
20          The Sun Says
21          The Jewish Princess And The Punk Barbie
22          Hugo The Toff
23          That Was Your Life
24          The Artist As A Consumer

* This Chapter Includes Pictures

236 pages

Edited by Katrina Sisowath

Artwork Pete Cunliffe

Cover Photo by Adam Johnson

Photographers:

Page 1     Andrea Locking

Page 5     Garry Johnson

Page 6      Sam Johnson

Page 11    Garry Johnson

Page 15    Garry Johnson

Page 19    Tony Mottram

Garry Johnson And DAVID BOWIE

How cool is this?
Waterstones online are advertising my autobiography PUNK Rock  Stories And TABLOID TALES on the same page as DAVID BOWIE.

Mind Games Bollocks And Messing With Your Head

I am f****d and feel like I`ve gone ten rounds with my boxing hero Mike Tyson.

I`ve done three interviews today and spent 3 hours talking about myself and it`s `bloody hard work` as I really don`t like talking about myself !

Tomorrow I`ve got a Swedish radio show, Thursday SKY Arts and on Friday I`m doing the Hackney Gazette in the morning and London Live in the afternoon.

Saturday will either be the `death of me` or a `day of rest` as I have to prepare for a 2-hour radio show on Sunday.

It will be a long day, Meet at 12.30 in the main reception of Basildon Hospital for a pre-interview chat and then a live show from 1 to 3.

Not only am I promoting my book and CD but I`ve also agreed to be a disc jockey and read out requests.

I can see myself spending all day Monday in bed or being dead.

But as we say in showbiz lol ... "the show must go on" and I am determined to make this Book and Album a success.

This time round I`m enjoying all the attention and taking it all in.

As unlike last time there is no speed or charlie involved.

That is why it`s hard work talking about yourself and telling the same old stories ... plus I know all the punchlines to my jokes.

But at the end of the day it`s better then working for a living ... as I said earlier "I`ve only done about 2 or 3 weeks work in my entire life".

The Punk Poet is a "working class rebel" who has never worked. I am proud of that fact as no way would I get out of bed in the morning to make some rich bastard even richer.

I`ve used both of those quotes today.

The fact is the Punk Poet does not do 9 to 5 ... never has and never will.

But he does do `mind games` and enjoy `messing with people`s heads`.

Read my book for more insights into The Life And Times Of Garry Johnson.

Julie Taylor Johnson

To quote Elvis Presley or The Pet Shop Boys "You Are Always On My Mind".

I don`t know whether or not you read my comments on Social Media...various people tell me you do ... including that vile vermin peter brown ...who gets `slaughtered` lol.

But in case you do follow me on the Internet I am just repeating the promise I made shortly after the tragic death of David Bowie.

As I said at the time of Bowie`s death "the war is over" ...as his death changed me ... but as always `words are cheap`...but the facts confirm I was telling the truth.

I have done seven interviews so far and not once have I mentioned `Basildon Babe or what went on `behind closed doors`.

I have concentrated on the songwriting and my various attempts at stardom lol.

And for your `piece of mind` I pulled out of a interview with the local paper. There were two reasons.

1. I didn`t want to risk them mentioning your x-rated movies like `Saturday Night Specials`, `Basildon Babe` `Essex Escort`or the false allegations I put your porn films and pictures on the Internet so for "old times sake" as a "gesture of goodwill"  I cancelled.

2. To be honest I don`t really need local press as they are "two bob" and my story is "bigger then that". It is both national and worldwide.

Sounds big-headed but it`s true.

I`m doing my bit for the local community and the people who saved my life by doing a live interview next Sunday with Basildon Hospital Radio.

The agenda has already been agreed ... 3 songs from my CD and myself talking about my life in "showbiz" and surviving "death".

And this will make you laugh I`ve agreed to reading out requests and introducing the songs.

A new career beckons lol.

So as I promised after the death of DAVID BOWIE my promotion campaign has changed and there will be no mention of `you know what`.

You have my word. The fact is about 90 per cent of the book will make you laugh and you might even enjoy `your song` on the CD.

I didnt have to write this...but nowadays since the demise of Ziggy Stardust I am so `chilled` that I wanted to give you `peace of mind`.

If you want a copy of either let me know.

GazzaJohnson123@hotmail.co.uk

Mobile 07510 303 764

Or message me on Facebook...

The Show Must Go On / The Punk Poet On Tour

Dying For My Art

The Punk Poet looking `dog rough` but "sales are sales" so the promotion has to go on.

I survive because I believe in "the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd".

The show must go on.

Today I did two interviews and agreed to do a national tabloid on Tuesday.

Garry Johnson is dying ... but long live THE PUNK POET.

The Book The Record The Film And The Death

Well I did it folks. Against all the odds I did it. I `died` twice but fought back to leave a legacy so unlike me The Punk Poet will live forever.

Both Garry Johnson and his alter ego had one last hurrah.

I refused to die without achieving my ambitions.

All my life I wanted to leave a mark and I did it.

My CV since leaving Hospital is documented in chronological order in the pictures above these words.

The Book "PUNK ROCK STORIES AND TABLOID TALES" is already on sale.

The Record "Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales` goes on sale next week.

The Film with Sandie West is released in March.

In August 2015 - I made my stage comeback at The Rebellion Festival in Blackpool.

I came back from the dead and re-launched The Punk Poet.

I also lived long enough to say "Goodbye" to David Bowie my lifelong hero and the man who turned a football mad teenage tearaway into a Punk Poet and wannabee pop star.

Like my idol who I copied in life I will copy in death.

As like Bowie I am making all the preparations in advance.

My royalties and all monies will be in the safe hands of Garry Bushell who will look after the interests of my three children.

They will get 33% each with one per cent going to my ex-wife so she can celebrate my death in style.

I am not being `morbid` as only Gal Bush knows about the latest illness and this time it cant be cured and I cant be saved.

There is a medical procedure but I`m not risking it. Am I scared "yes", not of dying, but I am scared of the surgery on offer.

No way will I even consider it. Not in a million years.

The book was important as I had to put all the facts on-the-record as dead men can`t talk.

The record was a bonus as was the film.

I am now saying "yes" to all offers of press and taking one day at a time,

I`m doing one radio and magazine tomorrow and next week I`m doing A`List and Z`List lol,

On Wednesday I`m doing a Swedish Radio Show. Thursday I`m doing Sky Arts in London and on January 31st I`m doing Basildon Hospital Radio.

All publicity is good publicity and luckily I am a good talker.

There is a funny side. I`m doing Basildon Hospital Radio because I want to say "Thank you" for saving my life and to show how you can survive a brush with death.

What is the funny side?

Well those who know me will laugh, The lady who booked me asked "can you talk for two hours?".

I can talk for England lol.

There is more. They have chosen the three songs they will play from the album. I will then talk about the album and my book. This is the funny bit.

I have agreed to read out requests and send messages to patients between songs.

So if your a patient on Sunday January 31st in Basildon or any other Essex hospital, the show s syndicated throughout the County make sure you tune in between 1 and Three.

I`m saying "yes" to everything while I can as I know that every day could well be my last.

When the time comes like David Bowie I want nobody at my funeral.

Just my two songs "My Death" and "Rock And Roll Suicide".

Garry Johnson will be dead but The Punk Poet will live forever.





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David Bowie The Ultimate Fan

I just spoke to my mum for the first time since the tragic death of David Bowie as I knew she would not understand my grief.

I was right.

She spoke about herself rather then Bowie.

As the pictures show I did my best to be skinny and wasted like Ziggy Stardust. I took the same fast drugs, soaked up his views and tried to copy his lifestyle.

My mum was not pleased when I just said "and like David Bowie I want no-one at my funeral".

This did not go down well but I meant it.

I copied my hero in life and will do the same in death.

Once again I flicked through my book and can understand why both the Editor and the Publisher said "We could have called it `My love affair with David Bowie` ".

I am proud to say that both David Bowie and Ziggy Stardust are mentioned throughout the book

Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales was sent to the printers in December 2015 so I can never be accused of jumping on any bandwagon.

Likewise the booklet included with my CD Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales contains the following quote "All my life I wanted to be David Bowie or Ziggy Stardust"

The booklet was also printed in December 2015.

Both the record and book will be in all good record and book shops from February Ist and available from Amazon.co.uk.

The Punk Poet Is In Meltdown

Since hearing the news I have been in meltdown and cant concentrate or function.

Everything is a blur.

I have both a album and book to promote but just cant get on a train to London.

This week I have done three interviews..,.the best being SKY ARTS talking about Bowie ... but the other two were meant to be about me ... but I kept reverting to all things Ziggy Stardust.

Monday I didnt leave the house.

Tuesday I went out but came home.

Wednesday I went shopping thinking retail therapy would help... bought loads of stuff ... Bowie CDs I already had and picture frames ... some great clothes but the buzz wore off.

Yesterday evening I went Tesco for big weekly shop ... but walked round and around in a blur unable to remember what I wanted.

I banged my head getting into the car and when I sorted the shopping had things I didnt want and forgot most of the things I meant to get.

I bought three tins of dog feed but aint got a dog.

This morning I had my barnet trimmed ... even though I had it done on Saturday .. I feel so odd ... it`s like speeding one minute ... then down the next ... I`m like a speed freak with bo-polar.

My brain has gone all love and peace Hippy and I just feel so weird. All my aches and pains have gone from my body but my head feels fuzzy.

I cant concentrate... I write ... I play Bowie ... I write ... I play Bowie ... the only thing I`ve watched on TV is Big Brother because of Angie.

I `ve gone so `hippy` that I even had nice thoughts about that vile creature gemma collins ... I am allergic to fat women ... they make me ill ... but I cant think the horrid things I used to think before Bowie died.

Does this mean I`ll end up liking coppers? Please God "No".

The punk poet has became a Hippy!!!

The truth is I have had a breakdown or some kind of meltdown and I feel like I`m tripping or taken some iify E`s...

Garry and Julie At Waterloo Station Every Friday Night

This chapter contains both words and emotions I thought I`d never write or admit but the death of ZIGGY STARDUST has changed everything.

I can now listen to Bowie`s version of `Waterloo Sunset` without getting emotional. Once again I can sing the line
"Terry and Julie at Waterloo Station every Friday night"
AS
"Garry and Julie at Waterloo Station every Friday night"
without having flashbacks or feeling down.

The death of David Bowie has seen off all my demons.

So a message for Julie.

I am "sorry" for how it ended and genuinely apologize for putting our private life in the public domain.

I give you my word that from now on there will be no more revelations or `secrets` revealed.

Life is too short.

I am genuinely "sorry" for any embarrassment, Now that is a world exclusive as you know me better then anyone and I never say "sorry".

Well I just did.

I know for a fact that you will be surprised by the content of my book as along with David Bowie, Fast Drugs and Punk Rock you feature in my Hall Of Fame.

The book is not a whitewash of me or a hatchet job on you.

I would bet my life on you liking 95% of my life story. Katrina my Editor said and I quote "your book made me laugh so much, it was both very amusing and heart-breaking"

I`m not telling you all this because I want you to splash £15 on a copy. I want you to know that because of David Bowie dying I`ve had a change of heart.

His death has both shaken and changed me so the war is over. Like Bowie I want to be dignified in my final months.

My publicity campaign for the book and CD has changed. When I promote both I will NOT talk about our private life or the aftermath of the divorce.

You have my word. I will concentrate on all my punk rock stories and tabloid tales.

I do hope you read the book as so far the reviews have been `excellent` and many have picked-up on my obsessions.

David Bowie, ex-wife, George Best and fast drugs.

There is no need for me to write this but as you know BOWIE was my God. As I say in the book "dont do religion, politics, royal family, my Pope is Ziggy Stardust".

His death has wiped away any feelings I had of of hate, anger or wanting revenge.

Those days are gone,

If you dont believe me ... just send a message to GazzaJohnson123@hotmail.co.uk and I`ll send you a copy of both book and CD.

I also have copies of the CD that`s released on February 1st.

You might not like the songs but the lyrics are printed in the booklet that comes with the CD and one of the songs was written about you.

"Something Missing ( The One That Got Away)

"Father`s Day" was written for Lucy

"Newton Brown" for Sam and Adam

And keeping it in the family

"Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales" is all about me.


Just let me know and I`ll post you a copy this afternoon.

I have not gone soft but the death of DAVID BOWIE has just wiped away any negative feelings and cleansed my mind of anger.

I am a changed man.

Anyway.

Signing off in the style of David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust and I have to put three kisses because he always did.

Love on ya

Garry
x
xx


P.S "My love and best wishes to Lucy"

My Tribute To DAVID BOWIE

The front page tributes to DAVID BOWIE are now framed and hanging in my hall.

Talking About David Bowie

This afternoon I spent over a hour talking about DAVID BOWIE for a SKY Arts TV show. It was very emotional and draining but I did ZIGGY STARDUST proud.

David Bowie Ziggy Stardust And Me

As the pictures prove I took all the speed and coke to look like my hero DAVID BOWIE,

It didnt make me stunning/pretty/good-looking like him but I did get the cheekbones to pull all the girls.

Today is without doubt the worst day of  my life. The saddest day of my entire life.

I lost the `love of my life` and Hero. The person I always wanted to be.

It was a massive shock.

Only bought the new album yesterday and today he died.

I got up at Seven to go out at 9 - but 12 minutes later when I switched on Sky News I heard the tragic news.

My god had died.

I cried.

I felt sick and started shaking.

The tears rolled down my cheeks.

I`ve spent all day watching the Television tributes. One TV tuned to SKY and the other to the BBC with the CD blasting out my favourite BOWIE songs.

Also written a tribute for a online magazine but sadly too late to add to my book.

I have not eaten or taken my medication as today would be the perfect day to go and join my Hero in Heaven.

Tonight there are tributes on BBC1, SKY and C4.


David Bowie RIP

Garry Shona and Soren - Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales

There are stories about all three in the book

Many Many Many stories about Garry Bushell.

Shona drifts in and out from the old punk days to our Blackpool adventures in 2015 and mention of her role in the Dave Courtney movie Gatwick Gangsters.

Soren enters the story in June 2015 and how along with Kevin, Idde, John, Terry, Mickey, Pelle we make the album PUNK Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales...

The Punk Poet Radio Show and Recording Studio

Yesterday in West End pub before doing the radio show and visiting the recording studio.