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Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry
Gareth Murphy
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Description for Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: AVC; HBT; KNTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 350.
COWBOYS AND INDIES is the story of the 'record men' - the mavericks and moguls who have shaped the music industry from the first sound machines of the 1850s through to today's digital streams. Men like John Hammond, who discovered Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen; Sam Phillips and Berry Gordy, founders of the Sun and Motown labels; Chris Blackwell, who brought Bob Marley and reggae music into the mainstream; Geoff Travis who built Rough Trade and launched The Smiths; or genre-busting producer Rick Rubin, who recorded Run DMC, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Johnny Cash. ... Read more
COWBOYS AND INDIES is the story of the 'record men' - the mavericks and moguls who have shaped the music industry from the first sound machines of the 1850s through to today's digital streams. Men like John Hammond, who discovered Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen; Sam Phillips and Berry Gordy, founders of the Sun and Motown labels; Chris Blackwell, who brought Bob Marley and reggae music into the mainstream; Geoff Travis who built Rough Trade and launched The Smiths; or genre-busting producer Rick Rubin, who recorded Run DMC, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Johnny Cash. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
350g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781254356
SKU
V9781781254356
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About Gareth Murphy
Gareth Murphy was raised in Dublin surrounded by music and the musicians his father worked with as a concert promoter. He has worked at various record companies and produced thirty electronic compilations. He now runs his own company, Atlantis Recordings. As well as composing and producing original music, he is a freelance writer and researcher for journals and think-tanks. Murphy ... Read more
Reviews for Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry
A fascinating account of the way recorded music has evolved, touched people and helped shape popular culture as we know it today.
Sir George Martin, legendary record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer and musician If this book was a group, I would definitely sign them. It is that good.
Geoff Travis, founder of Rough Trade A fascinating ... Read more
Sir George Martin, legendary record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer and musician If this book was a group, I would definitely sign them. It is that good.
Geoff Travis, founder of Rough Trade A fascinating ... Read more