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Wayne Robins - A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record - 9780415974738 - V9780415974738
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A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record

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Description for A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record Paperback. Offers a concise introduction to rock history and the impact it has had on American culture. This book is an easy-to-read, vivid account written by one of rock's critics. Pulling from personal interviews, it interweaves the developments in rock music with a commentary on the political and social events and movements that defined their decades. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 446.

The birth of rock ‘n’ roll signaled the blossoming of a new teenage culture, dividing generations and introducing a new attitude of rebellion and independence. From Chuck Berry to the Beatles, from punk rock to hip hop, rock ‘n’ roll has continuously transformed alongside or in reaction to social, cultural, and political changes.

A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record is a concise introduction to rock history and the impact it has had on American culture. It is an easy-to-read, vivid account written by one of rock’s leading critics. Pulling from personal interviews over the years, Wayne Robins interweaves ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Number of Pages
326
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415974738
SKU
V9780415974738
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
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99-2

About Wayne Robins
Wayne Robins is a noted writer on rock and social history. From 1972-75, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the influential rock magazine, Creem, working with such legendary writers as Dave Marsh, Greil Marcus, and Lester Bangs. From 1975-94, he served Pop Music Critic for Newsday, where he was among the first to profile artists ranging from Madonna to Billy Joel. ... Read more

Reviews for A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record
'Robins presents his dissertation with enthusiasm and breezy good humor, yet manages unpretentiously to hammer home his historical points and musical opinions... His tone is ideal for the topic and format, a welcome relief from the disproportionate number of self-important academic treatises on modern popular music.... With its high readability factor and bite-sized portions, this is the ultimate rock-n-roll bathroom ... Read more

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