American popular music : a reference guide / Mark W. Booth.

Author/creator Booth, Mark W., 1943-
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, CT : Greenwood Press, 1983.
Descriptionxvi, 212 pages ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAmerican popular culture, 0193-6859
American popular culture. ^A631909
Contents American popular music in general. Bibliographical references ; General reference ; Biography and history ; Sociology and technology ; Business and profession -- Before the twentieth century. Bibliography and discography ; Anthology ; Biography and materials relevant to particular figures ; History and commentary ; Business -- Tin Pan Alley, dance bands, broadway, and Hollywood. Tin Pan Alley ; Dance bands ; Broadway ; Hollywood -- The blues and black popular music. Origins ; Blues ; Spirituals and gospel ; Rhythm and blues ; Soul -- Ragtime and jazz. Prologue : ragtime ; Jazz -- Country and folk music. Country music ; Folk -- Rock. Rock bibliography and discography ; Rock general reference ; Rock biography and materials relevant to particular figures ; Rock history and commentary.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographies and index.
LCCN 82021062
ISBN0313213054 (lib. bdg.)