The Mammoth Book of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll
The Mammoth Book of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll

Author: Jim Driver

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2010-04-29

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 1849014612

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Over 60 gripping accounts tracking the dark side of rock 'n' roll from the early days of the drugs-and-drink culture, and the birth of rock 'n' roll, through The Beatles, Stones, Sex Pistols, Madonna, Kurt Cobain and Oasis, to Amy Winehouse, Pete Doherty and other stars of the current rock-music scene. From trashed hotel rooms to cars in swimming pools, all rock 'n' roll's excesses are here, including murder and sexual deviancy, surprising brushes with the law that the stars thought they'd kept quiet, early and tragic deaths, drug overdoses, robbery, mis-marriages and groupies by the truckload

Ebony
Ebony

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Publisher:

Published: 2001-07

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.

The Golden Age of Rock 'N' Roll
The Golden Age of Rock 'N' Roll

Author: Richard Havers

Publisher: Book Sales Inc

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780785826255

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Chronicles the history of blues music from its emergence in the early 1900s through the twentieth century, and describes the musical accomplishments of Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, B.B. King, and others. Includes an audio CD.

Do You Believe in Rock and Roll?
Do You Believe in Rock and Roll?

Author: Raymond I. Schuck

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2012-10-06

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1476600368

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Since its release in 1971, Don McLean's song "American Pie" has become an indelible part of U.S. culture. It has sparked countless debates about the references within the lyrics; been celebrated as a chronicle of American life from the late 1950s through the early 1970s; and has become iconic itself as it has been remade, parodied, and referenced within numerous texts and forums. This volume offers a set of new essays that focus on the cultural and historical significance of the song. Representing a variety of perspectives and fields of study, the essays address such topics as historical and literary interpretations of the song's lyrics, its musical qualities, the commentary the song offers on rock and roll history, the continuing significance of the song, and the ways in which the song has been used by various writers and artists. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

LIFE
LIFE

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Publisher:

Published: 1955-04-18

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13:

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LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.

Song Lyrics
Song Lyrics

Author: Michel Montecrossa

Publisher: Mirapuri-Verlag

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 677

ISBN-13: 3922800831

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Reading Rock and Roll
Reading Rock and Roll

Author: Kevin J. H. Dettmar

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780231113991

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This collection of original essays develops new, intertextual approaches to thinking about rock music.

Culture Wars
Culture Wars

Author: Roger Chapman

Publisher: M.E. Sharpe

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 768

ISBN-13: 0765622505

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A collection of letters from a cross-section of Japanese citizens to a leading Japanese newspaper, relating their experiences and thoughts of the Pacific War.

Taboo Tunes
Taboo Tunes

Author: Peter Blecha

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780879307929

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In this extensively researched ode to scandal, historian and musician Blecha recounts the travails of the musicians and songs that have dared to push the hot-button topics that polite society has deemed unacceptable.