Rock music : culture, aesthetics, and sociology / Peter Wicke ; translated by Rachel Fogg.
"Rock music--powerful, sensual, loud, and full of energy. It has changed the face of modern music. But what is its appeal and its significance within contemporary society, and what cultural values does it reflect? Peter Wicke addresses these issues and offers a stimulating and insightful study...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English German |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
1990.
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| Summary: | "Rock music--powerful, sensual, loud, and full of energy. It has changed the face of modern music. But what is its appeal and its significance within contemporary society, and what cultural values does it reflect? Peter Wicke addresses these issues and offers a stimulating and insightful study of rock music tracing the genesis and influence of this diverse aspect of popular music. Beginning with the advent of rock and roll, Wicke chronicles the development through Elvis Presley, and the Beatles to the current music industry, its performers, and the impact of the music video. The book will be of interest to students of music history, popular culture, and media studies."--Publisher description. |
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| Item Description: | Translation of: Rockmusik. |
| Physical Description: | xii, 228 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-216) and index. Discography: p. 217-218. |
| ISBN: | 0521365554 9780521365550 0521399149 9780521399142 |