About this product: "There are no definitive histories," writes Elijah Wald, in this provocative reassessment of American popular music, "because the past keeps looking different as the present changes." Earlier musical styles sound different to us today because we hear them through the musical filter of other styles that came after them, all the way through funk and hiphop. As its blasphemous title suggests, How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll rejects the conventional pieties of mainstream jazz and rock history. Rather than concentrating on those traditionally favored styles, the book traces the evolution of popular music through developing tastes, trends and technologies--including the role of records, radio, jukeboxes and television --to give a fuller, more balanced account of the broad variety of music that captivated listeners over the course of the twentieth century. Wald revisits original sources--recordings, period articles, memoirs, and interviews--to highlight how music was actually heard and experienced over the years. And in a refreshing departure from more typical histories, he focuses on the world of working musicians and ordinary listeners rather than stars and specialists. He looks for example at the evolution of jazz as dance music, and rock 'n' roll through the eyes of the screaming, twisting teenage girls who made up the bulk of its early audience. Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and the Beatles are all here, but Wald also discusses less familiar names like Paul Whiteman, Guy Lombardo, Mitch Miller, Jo Stafford, Frankie Avalon, and the Shirelles, who in some cases were far more popular than those bright stars we all know today, and who more accurately represent the mainstream of their times. Written with verve and style, How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll shakes up our staid notions of music history and helps us hear American popular music with new ears.
About this product: From the roots of rock in the 1950s to the music of such contemporary favorites as Coldplay and Green Day, this spectacular celebration of rock and roll traces the history and highlights of this most enduring and most controversial of music. From beatniks to punks, and from hippies to grunge rockers, rock has experienced and encouraged countless social and cultural transformations. It has recounted how the world was and how young people wanted it to be, helped several generations dream and live, and produced art and culture which have left an indelible mark on society. The Legends of Rock recounts the stories and the cities, instruments, fashions, and personalities that have made rock great. Organized chronologically, this comprehensive volume spotlights pioneers such as Elvis Presley, beloved storytellers like Bob Dylan, classic favorites including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Who, punk rockers like Patti Smith and the Sex Pistols, grunge rockers including Nirvana and Pearl Jam, as well as perennial icons Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, and many more. Throughout the book, portraits and vibrant pictures of the performers in concert, as well as images of the greatest albums of all time, supplement the entertaining text. With its great photographs, irresistible factoids, and wealth of tidbits, this book will be irresistible to baby boomers and teens alike.
About this product: Can we really combine rock music with the worship of God? Few subjects generate more heat in the Christian church today than the use of music in worship and evangelism. Does God endorse music of eve
About this product: Easy to use and fun to explore, this 1,400-page tome is the most complete guide ever published on the artists and recordings that really rock. Compiled by dozens of music critics, it reviews and rates more than 14,000 great albums by over 2,200 artists and groups in more than 400 styles - both mainstream and alternative - including bootlegs, import-only releases, important out-of-print recordings, and lesser-known cult artists. A brief profile details each performerÕs career, while insightful reviews of top recordings help define the musicianÕs artistic development and impact on rock. Expanded biographies spotlight major figures, along with complete album discographies. Also features educational essays and "music maps" that chart the evolution of rockÕs diverse subgenres at a glance.
About this product: In this slightly fictional riff, Grossberger chronicles the history of loud music, revealing all the vicious rumors and unsubstantiated scuttlebutt the Man doesn't want you to know about.
About this product: Are you ready to take your piano playing beyond the basic? Would you like to learn how the musicians on your favorite CDs create the rock and blues you love? The Everything Rock & Blues Piano Book with CD teaches you the fundamentals of rock and blues piano playing in a fun, easy-to-follow manner. Written by an experienced musician, recording artist, and music journalist, this practical guide is packed with advice on playing in this exciting style, including:
How to play with soul
Basic and advanced techniques for playing rock and roll
How to play 12 Bar Blues, Shuffle, and Boogie-Woogie
Ways to tap into your creative self and improvise
Tips on writing songs for the piano, playing in a band, and recording your own music
Music lovers and students will enjoy learning the rich history and development of blues and rock music while mastering the art and science of piano playing. With practical exercises and an audio CD with professionally played examples of rock and blues, you'll be playing like a pro in no time!
About this product: Take a trip back through the glory days of music by playing the songs that made rock great. If the Allmans, Eagles, Hendrix, Journey, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Springsteen, Traffic and Yes sound good to you, then this is your book! Nearly 40 hits by these and 25 additional iconic classic rock bands and artists. Titles: All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix) * Black Water (Doobie Brothers) * Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen) * Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) * Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith) * Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd) * Crazy Love (Van Morrison) * Dear Mr. Fantasy (Traffic) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Good Times, Bad Times (Led Zeppelin) * Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis) * Hotel California (Eagles) * I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash) * Just What I Needed (Cars) * Layla (Derek and the Dominoes) * Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan) * Lola (Kinks) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) (Steam) * Right Now (Van Halen) * Roundabout (Yes) * Running on Empty (Jackson Browne) * Shower the People (James Taylor) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) * Taxi (Harry Chapin) * Time of the Season (Zombies) * Tom Sawyer (Rush) * The Trees (Rush) * Uncle John's Band (Grateful Dead) * The Weight (The Band) * Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon) * Whipping Post (The Allman Brothers Band) * Whiter Shade of Pale (Moody Blues) * Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) * You Can Leave Your Hat On (Randy Newman) * You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones).
About this product: The baby boom generation changed the world in which we live and this music is the soundtrack of that change. Sixty-six songs by the greatest artists of the '60s and '70s including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell, the Grateful Dead, Blind Faith, Harry Chapin, Sly and the Family Stone, The Beatles, Jackson Browne, Buffalo Springfield, Derek and the Dominos, The Kinks, Rod Stewart, The Eagles, Janis Joplin, The Allman Brothers, Cream, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and many more!
About this product: Tracing the development of cinema from the first experiments of Edison to the global film industry of the 21st century, this bestselling annual is the definitive chronology of the movies. Packed with key events and facts from the history of film, Cinema Year by Year is an informative and fascinating reference for movie lovers.
About this product: Rock Music Styles blends musical commentary into an historical and social framework as it traces the development of rock music from its roots in country and blues to the most contemporary trends. Through well-chosen song examples and easy-to-read listening guides, students will experience firsthand the defining characteristics of rock styles and develop the ability to make connections between the popular music of yesterday and today.
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