When the 80s Nightlife Rebelled Against Dress Codes

In the 1980s, exclusive club dress codes sparked a revolution as kids broke into warehouses for all-night parties. Rejecting the stiff, elitist atmosphere, they created an underground culture fueled by ecstasy and freedom.

Shaun Attwood is an English former stock-market millionaire and ecstasy trafficker turned author, activist, YouTuber, and public speaker. Born on October 28, 1968, in Widnes, Cheshire, England, he moved to Arizona, USA, where he became involved in the rave scene, eventually becoming a significant ecstasy dealer. His activities led to his arrest in 2002, and he was sentenced to nearly a decade in prison. During his incarceration, Attwood documented his experiences through a blog called "Jon's Jail Journal," which gained international attention for highlighting human rights abuses within the Maricopa County jail system.

Upon his release in 2007 and subsequent deportation back to England, Attwood transformed his life's narrative into educational content. He authored several books, including the "English Shaun" trilogy, which chronicles his life from stock trading to prison. His books like "Hard Time," "Party Time," and "Prison Time" detail his experiences in the drug trade and prison life.