A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record

A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 9781135923464
ISBN-13 : 1135923469
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Book Synopsis A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record by : Wayne Robins

Download or read book A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record written by Wayne Robins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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