Synopsis
'The Book of Rock' pays tribute to those artists whose music has provided a soundtrack for the growing pains of three generations. It is a gallery of 500 saints, sinners and martyrs of rock and pop history. Here democracy is everything: guitar heroes rub shoulders with tortured geniuses, and the flamboyant masters of showmanship receive the same treatment as reclusive poets. Together they provide a fresh, provocative guide to the icons of rock and pop, the most influential singers and musicians from around the globe. ***NEW CHART ENTRIES!! Now in a more-easy-to-handle format, this new edition is fully updated with fantastic new, varied and talented acts from across the musical spectrum, including Eminem, The Strokes, The White Stripes, The Streets, David Gray, Avril Lavigne, The Darkness, Franz Ferdinand, Dido and Coldplay.
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About the Author
Philip Dodd is a writer and publisher specialising in international popular culture, music and travel. As a publisher with Octopus and Virgin, he concentrated on books on rock 'n' roll and pop, working directly with acts ranging from U2 to the Rolling Stones, and Take That to Pink Floyd. Books he has contributed to include 'Images of France', 'Images of Spain' and the 'Virgin City Guides'. He was the editor of 'Jobs And Careers Abroad' and is the co-author of 'The Book of Cities' (Pavilion, 2004). He lives in Queens Park, London, UK.
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