The beat goes on : the Rock file reader / edited by Charlie Gillet and Simon Frith.
| Other author | Gillett, Charlie, editor. |
| Other author | Frith, Simon, 1946- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London ; East Haven, Conn. : Pluto Press, 1996. |
| Description | ix, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Rock file reader |
| Contents | Introduction: backward and forward / Simon Frith -- Roll over Lonnie (tell George Formby the news) / Dave Laing -- Doom patrol: Black Sabbath at the Rainbow / Andrew Weiner -- Are you ready for rude and rough reggae? / Carle Gayle -- Playing records / Simon Frith and Tony Cummings -- The Philly groove / Pete Wingfield -- Johnny Cool and the Isle of Sirens / Johnny Copasetic -- The A & R men / Simon Frith -- In praise of the professionals / Charlie Gillett -- In a week, maybe two, we'll make you a star / Stephen Barnard -- Have pity for the rich / Bob Edmands -- Youth culture/youth cults / Simon Frith -- Skins rule / Pete Fowler -- Afterword: the shadow of our night / Pete Fowler. |
| Abstract | This anthology contains and reprints material from the original five-volume Rock File series, which was published between 1972 and 1978 by Panther, consisting of essays, articles, and analyses on rock music history. It offers a comprehensive look back at the Rock File series, which is now out of print. |
| General note | Essays originally published in Rock File, 1972-1978. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Other title | Rock file. |
| ISBN | 0745310796 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML3534 .B43 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |