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The Electric Guitar: A History of an American Icon
André Millard (Ed.)
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Description for The Electric Guitar: A History of an American Icon
Hardback. From inventor's workbench to factory floor to recording studio, Andre Millard and his colleagues trace the development of the instrument, its use across musical genres, and its profound impact on popular culture and American identity. Editor(s): Millard, Andre. Num Pages: 248 pages, 47, 35 colour illustrations, 12 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVRL; HBT; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 21. Weight in Grams: 658.
Since the guitar was first electrified in the 1930s, it has become an American icon and has transformed the soundtrack of our lives with its wide range of sounds-from seductive twang to howling distortion. Relatively inexpensive, easy to learn, and fun to play, the electric guitar is a truly democratic instrument. Millions have purchased Rickenbackers, Gibsons, Fenders, and other brands of guitars over the decades, fueling daydreams of fame and fortune. In The Electric Guitar: A History of an American Icon, scholars working in American studies, business history, the history of technology, and musicology come together to explore ... Read more
Since the guitar was first electrified in the 1930s, it has become an American icon and has transformed the soundtrack of our lives with its wide range of sounds-from seductive twang to howling distortion. Relatively inexpensive, easy to learn, and fun to play, the electric guitar is a truly democratic instrument. Millions have purchased Rickenbackers, Gibsons, Fenders, and other brands of guitars over the decades, fueling daydreams of fame and fortune. In The Electric Guitar: A History of an American Icon, scholars working in American studies, business history, the history of technology, and musicology come together to explore ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801878626
SKU
V9780801878626
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About André Millard (Ed.)
Andre Millard is the director of American studies and a professor of history at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the author of America On Record: A History of Recorded Sound and Edison and the Business of Invention, the latter available from Johns Hopkins.
Reviews for The Electric Guitar: A History of an American Icon
One will be intrigued by the abundance of tidbits and pieces of little-known guitar-oriented trivia... A worthy contribution to historical, sociological, and musicological scholarship. Southern Historian This is a rich, complex exploration of the subject. Choice 2004