The Beat Goes on. The Rock File Reader.

Gillett, Charlie and Simon Frith (Ed.):

ISBN 10: 0745310788 / ISBN 13: 9780745310787

Published by London / East Haven, CT: Pluto Press,, 1996

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Large 8vo, pbk., ix / 198 pp, ill. Cover worn and battered at the edges; otherwise well preserved. 9780745310787 Mit offener Rechnung beliefern wir gerne Buchhandlungen, Bibliotheken, Antiquariate, Schulen, Galerien und Institutionen. Bei neuen uns noch unbekannten privaten Kunden erlauben wir uns die Bitte um Vorauskasse. Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 350. Seller Inventory # 8830

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Title: The Beat Goes on. The Rock File Reader.

Publisher: London / East Haven, CT: Pluto Press,

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Soft cover

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Synopsis:

The "Rock File" series was published between 1972 and 1978 by Panther and has been out of print for over 15 years. This volume is an anthology of the five original volumes, reprinted with new introductions. "Rock File" charted the trajectory of popular music in Britain at a critical point in its development, from the people who created the music and the industry that manufactured it to the DJs and record buyers who played it. Providing a perspective from writers and performers contemporary with their subjects, this anthology presents the best writing from "Rock File", capturing the dynamic fragmentation of popular music and its audiences during the decade. It investigates the skinheads' challenge to glam rock, and takes a closer look at rude reggae, the Philly groove and Northern soul. It also interprets the deeper meanings of R&B lyrics, heavy metal and the roots of punk. The significance of producers such as Mickey Most and the creation of the millionaire rock star are also examined.

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