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Paul Cook is a science fiction writer, classical music critic, and a Principal Lecturer in the English Department at Arizona State University.
Paul Cook was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1950 and has lived all of his life in Arizona with the exception of three years in Salt Lake City from 1978-1981 where he studied English at the University of Utah, from which he received a Ph.D. in 1981. He currently resides in Tempe, Arizona and has been teaching at Arizona State University since 1982. He has taught a wide range of courses from creative writing courses to literature courses, both British and American. He also teaches ASU's first science fiction class, Eng 369: Science Fiction Studies. He has taught authors as diverse as Thomas Pynchon, John D. MacDonald, Elmore Leonard, Carlos Castaneda, Ezra Pound, and John O'Hara. He currently writes book reviews for Galaxy's Edge, an online science fiction magazine edited by Mike Resnick.
Paul Thomas Cook (born 20 July 1956 in Hammersmith, London) is an English drummer and member of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols.
Cook was raised in Hammersmith and attended the Christopher Wren School, now Phoenix High School, London in White City Estate, Shepherds Bush, where he met Steve Jones. In 1972–1973, Cook and Jones, along with their school friend Wally Nightingale, formed a band, The Strand. Paul Cook first met Steve Jones at Christopher Wren Secondary School in Shepherds Bush. The pair became good friends and while bunking off school in 1972 decided to form a band along with Wally Nightingale. Cook was the first member of the group to actually invest in a piece of equipment (a drum kit) rather than steal it. Within the next three years The Strand evolved into the Sex Pistols.
After the Sex Pistols suddenly broke up after their final concert in San Francisco on 14 January 1978, Cook and Jones initially worked on the soundtrack to Julien Temple's film, The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle. The two also recorded a few songs using the Sex Pistols name, Cook singing lead on the album version of the song "Silly Thing". The pair then started a new band, The Professionals, with Andy Allan. Allan caused some legal problems; he played bass on "Silly Thing" and the first few Professionals recordings, but had no recording contract and had been neither credited nor paid. Consequently, the Virgin Records compilation album Cash Cows, which featured The Professionals' track "Kick Down the Doors", was withdrawn. Cook and Jones played together on Johnny Thunders' solo album, So Alone.
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although they lasted just two-and-a-half years and produced only four singles and one studio album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, they are considered one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music, initiated a punk movement in the United Kingdom, and inspired many later punk and alternative rock musicians. The first incarnation of the Sex Pistols included singer John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten), lead guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock. Matlock was replaced by Sid Vicious early in 1977. Under the management of Malcolm McLaren, a visual artist, performer, clothes designer and boutique owner, the band provoked controversies that garnered a significant amount of publicity. Their concerts repeatedly faced difficulties with organisers and local authorities, and public appearances often ended in mayhem. Their 1977 single "God Save the Queen", attacking social conformity and deference to the Crown, precipitated the "last and greatest outbreak of pop-based moral pandemonium". Subjects addressed in their frequently obscene lyrics included the music industry, consumerism, abortion, violence, apathy, anarchy, fascism, the British Royal Family and the Holocaust.
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New Latics boss Paul Cook reveals his delight at taking over at the DW Stadium after he signed a three-year-deal with the club today.
Paul Cook, drummer with punk pioneers the Sex Pistols, paid a visit to Under The Bridge (London) recently and took us through some of his favourite photographs of British music greats from the gallery around the club walls. Selecting two shots of his own band -- and one of former bandmate Sid Vicious with Nancy Spungen -- plus Adam Ant, The Buzzcocks, The Who, and The Rolling Stones, he provided unique insights into the early days of punk and observations on the reduced access photographers have to today's stars. Check out Under the Bridge's unique gallery of rare and iconic photos of British musicians. Around 150 limited edition prints, personally signed by some of the world's great rock photographers. For more info on upcoming events please check out http://www.underthebridge.co.uk P...
Manager Paul Cook gives his reaction to Pompey's Sky Bet League Two title win. Full reaction coming over the next few days on Pompey Player, YouTube and across our social media channels.
Portsmouth FC manager Paul Cook could be on his way to Wigan Athletic, a team who hasn't been able to keep a manager for more than a single year for a number of years. If that's your decision Paul, Good Luck! Just don't regret your decision.
Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols in-studio with former bandmate Steve Jones on Jonesy's Jukebox - April 13, 2017
Wigan Athletic chairman David Sharpe believes new manager Paul Cook will give Latics' supporters a boost after he was named the club's new boss earlier today.
Full coverage of the entire press conference unveiling new Pompey manager Paul Cook, from Friday 15th May 2015. Cook, flanked by chairman Iain McInnes and chief executive Mark Catlin, was on hand to reveal his ambitions as Blues boss and field the first questions from the collective local and national press. For more exclusive content, including live commentary and extended highlights of every game, interviews, classic games, news and features and more, check out Pompey Player: http://www.player.portsmouthfc.co.uk/latest-news
Mother's Little Helper With Paul Cook Sex Pistols Drummer 07/08/2016 20160807 191530
New Latics boss Paul Cook reveals his delight at taking over at the DW Stadium after he signed a three-year-deal with the club today.
Paul Cook, drummer with punk pioneers the Sex Pistols, paid a visit to Under The Bridge (London) recently and took us through some of his favourite photographs of British music greats from the gallery around the club walls. Selecting two shots of his own band -- and one of former bandmate Sid Vicious with Nancy Spungen -- plus Adam Ant, The Buzzcocks, The Who, and The Rolling Stones, he provided unique insights into the early days of punk and observations on the reduced access photographers have to today's stars. Check out Under the Bridge's unique gallery of rare and iconic photos of British musicians. Around 150 limited edition prints, personally signed by some of the world's great rock photographers. For more info on upcoming events please check out http://www.underthebridge.co.uk P...
Manager Paul Cook gives his reaction to Pompey's Sky Bet League Two title win. Full reaction coming over the next few days on Pompey Player, YouTube and across our social media channels.
Portsmouth FC manager Paul Cook could be on his way to Wigan Athletic, a team who hasn't been able to keep a manager for more than a single year for a number of years. If that's your decision Paul, Good Luck! Just don't regret your decision.
Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols in-studio with former bandmate Steve Jones on Jonesy's Jukebox - April 13, 2017
Wigan Athletic chairman David Sharpe believes new manager Paul Cook will give Latics' supporters a boost after he was named the club's new boss earlier today.
Full coverage of the entire press conference unveiling new Pompey manager Paul Cook, from Friday 15th May 2015. Cook, flanked by chairman Iain McInnes and chief executive Mark Catlin, was on hand to reveal his ambitions as Blues boss and field the first questions from the collective local and national press. For more exclusive content, including live commentary and extended highlights of every game, interviews, classic games, news and features and more, check out Pompey Player: http://www.player.portsmouthfc.co.uk/latest-news
Mother's Little Helper With Paul Cook Sex Pistols Drummer 07/08/2016 20160807 191530
Paul Cook in mr2 racing the armed forces race at Rockingham
Mark McMahon, Neil Allen and Jordan Cross discuss new Pompey boss Paul Cook
Paul cooking beef stew and fried meat
Worship with Amanda Cook, Paul McClure, and Kristene DiMarco Bethel Heaven Come 2016