The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Penguin Reference Books.) - Softcover

Clarke, Donald

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9780140511475: The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Penguin Reference Books.)

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ISBN 10: 0140511474 ISBN 13: 9780140511475

Publisher: Penguin, 1990

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From Abba to ZZ Top by way of James Brown, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra, this comprehensive reference book on popular music encompasses the extraordinary range of modern music from country, cabaret, reggae, folk, gospel, rock 'n' roll, and swing. More than 3,000 entries illuminate the careers of top performers, sognwriters, and musicians and outline the histories of important record labels.

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Covering various categories of music such as pop, jazz, country and rhythm and blues, the book includes more than 6000 entries for composers and songwriters, producers and record labels, as well as genres and performers in the different traditions. Most of the entries include cross references.

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