The Sound of the City: The Classic History of Rock
by Gillett, Charlie
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0285626191
- ISBN 13
- 9780285626195
- Seller
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About This Item
A very good paperback with bumped corners as in image, creased spine, text very good+.
Revised edition with about 100 illustrations a new introduction, recommended listening section, and bibliography.
Synopsis. "Charlie Gillett examines rock and roll from its social origins, discussing the reasons for its instant popularity and the appeal it made to a generation reacting against swing, the big bands and sentimental ballads. The rock and roll era was noted for its personalities, and each singer and group is analyzed in the context of the whole movement, pinpointing influences and styles. An important part of the book is an extensive play list of singers and records, given in chronological order, a bibliography & index.
Notice: Has increased shippinhg costs due to weight (700gr.).
Revised edition with about 100 illustrations a new introduction, recommended listening section, and bibliography.
Synopsis. "Charlie Gillett examines rock and roll from its social origins, discussing the reasons for its instant popularity and the appeal it made to a generation reacting against swing, the big bands and sentimental ballads. The rock and roll era was noted for its personalities, and each singer and group is analyzed in the context of the whole movement, pinpointing influences and styles. An important part of the book is an extensive play list of singers and records, given in chronological order, a bibliography & index.
Notice: Has increased shippinhg costs due to weight (700gr.).
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- Bookseller
- BOOKSTALLblog (GR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- PA0022
- Title
- The Sound of the City
- Author
- Gillett, Charlie
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Revised
- ISBN 10
- 0285626191
- ISBN 13
- 9780285626195
- Publisher
- Souvenir Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1991
- Keywords
- Art, Music, Rock,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Guide; History; Sociology; Art; Music; Culture;
- Size
- 21,5x13,5cm. 700gr.
- Language
- English
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