| A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record Contributor(s): Robins, Wayne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415974720 ISBN-13: 9780415974721 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record tells the story of rock and roll: from its birth in the conservative 1950s, its blossoming during the 1960s, the disco and punk revolutions to the rise of hip hop culture. Wayne Robins traces rock's musical roots and demonstrates how political and social developments laid the groundwork for the blossoming of a new, teen culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Rock |
| Dewey: 781.660 |
| LCCN: 2007015172 |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6.39" W x 9.33" (1.46 lbs) 326 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |