Rebel rock : the politics of popular music / John Street.
| Author/creator | Street, John, 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford, UK ; New York, NY : Basil Blackwell, 1986. |
| Description | 247 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 note | Includes bibliographical references, discography (pages 235-239), and index. |
| LCCN | 85030807 |
| ISBN | 0631143440 : |
| ISBN | 9780631143444 |
| ISBN | 0631143459 (pbk.) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML3470 .S8 1986 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |