Rock, country, pop, soul, funk, punk, folk, hip-hop, techno, grunge--it's all here. In American Popular Music: The Rock Years,
Larry Starr and Christopher Waterman take readers on a fascinating
journey through the rich historical and stylistic landscape of American
rock. An abridged version of the authors' acclaimed American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MTV, this volume includes chapters 8-14 of the longer book along with new introductory and concluding chapters.
American Popular Music: The Rock Years
traces the development of rock from its roots in the mid-1940s to its
current state in the twenty-first century, integrating in-depth
discussions of the music itself with solid coverage of the attendant
historical, social, and cultural circumstances. It strikes a balance
between musical analysis and social context, showing how rock and
American culture have continuously influenced each other over time.
Using well-chosen examples, insightful commentaries, and an engaging
writing style, the authors highlight the contributions of diverse groups
to the development of rock music, explain the effects of advancements
in recording technology, and chronicle the growth of rock music as an
industry. The book is enhanced by a rich illustration program; boxed
inserts on significant individuals, recordings, and intriguing topics;
and well-organized listening charts for recordings that are discussed in
detail in the text. Remarkably accessible, American Popular Music: The Rock Years
is ideal for introductory courses in the history of rock and roll and
will encourage readers to become more critically aware listeners of rock
music.
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