Rebel rock : the politics of popular music / John Street.

Author/creator Street, John, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford, UK ; New York, NY : Basil Blackwell, 1986.
Description247 pages 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Preface -- Introduction: one, two, three... -- Part one: Politics and popular music. Breaking butterflies ; State syncopations ; Party down ; Moving to the music -- Part two: Profits, programmes and performers. A sound sales technique ; Radio plays and TV exposure ; A dime for the fiddler -- Part three: Music and messages. What's that sound? ; Freedom's just another word... ; Ragged but right? ; People get ready -- Conclusion...Thank you and good night.
Abstract An analysis of pop music ranges over Britain, Europe, America and the Soviet Union. The book covers the period from the 1950s to the present day, while tracing the roots of pop much further back.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references, discography (pages 235-239), and index.
LCCN 85030807
ISBN0631143440 :
ISBN9780631143444
ISBN0631143459 (pbk.) :

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML3470 .S8 1986 ✔ Available Place Hold