Wayne Robins

A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 the developments in rock music with his commentary on the political and social events and movements that defined their decades.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. März 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781135923457
• Artikelnr.: 44872820

Autorenporträt

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. He is the author of several books, including 1968, a history of the music and culture of that seminal year. He currently works for Billboard magazine.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: What is Rock? 2. The 1950s: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Elvis Presley
Chuck Berry
Alan Freed
Rosa Parks
Little Richard
Buddy Holly
Sam Cooke
the Everly Bros.
Jerry Lee Lewis
the Coasters and many
many more 3. The 1960s: JFK and the Twist
Phil Spector
the Beach Boys
the Beatles
the Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Motown
James Brown
Janis Joplin
Jimi Hendrix
The Who
The Kinks
The Doors
Plus
war
riots
assassinations
civil disorder
acid and weed 4. The 1970s: Transition: Sly Stones and Black Rock. The Velvet Underground
Lou Reed
the New York Dolls
David Bowie
Rod Stewart
Van Morrison
Singer-Songwriters and Southern California
Punk Rock. Heavy Metal. Disco. Prog. Southern Rock. Bruce Springsteen. 5 The 1980s: Heartland Rock
MTV
Madonna and Cyndi Lauper
Hair Bands
Prince
Metallica and Speed/Thrash Metal
The Smiths et al 6. The 1990s: Sonic Youth
Nirvana and Grunge
Britpop
Hip-Hop
Radiohead
Green Day. The Rest of the Best: Festivals
Napster
iTunes
The End