Rock Concert

Rock Concert
Author: Marc Myers
Publisher: Grove Press
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0802157939

A “fascinating, intimate” oral history of the golden age of the rock concert based on nearly 100 interviews with musicians, fans, and others (Publishers Weekly). Decades after the rise of rock music in the 1950s, the rock concert retains its power as a unifying experience—and as a multi-billion-dollar industry. In Rock Concert, acclaimed music writer Marc Myers delves into the history of this cultural phenomenon, weaving together ground-breaking accounts from the people who were there. Myers combines the tales of icons like Joan Baez, Ian Anderson, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Roger Waters, and Angus Young with the disc jockeys, audio engineers, and music journalists, and promoters who organized it all, like Michael Lang, co-founder of Woodstock, to create a rounded and vivid account of live rock’s stratospheric rise. Rock Concert offers a backstage view of rock ‘n’ roll as it evolved through live performance—from the rise of R&B in the 1950s, to the hippie gatherings of the ‘60s, and the growing arena tours of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Elvis Presley’s gyrating hips, the “British Invasion” of the Beatles, the Grateful Dead’s free flowing jams, and Pink Floyd’s The Wall are just a few of the defining musical acts that drive this rich narrative.

There's a Rock Concert in My Bedroom

There's a Rock Concert in My Bedroom
Author: Kevin Jonas
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593352084

A rip-roarin’, rock ’n’ roll picture book by international music star Kevin Jonas and his wife, Danielle Jonas, about the joy of music, the power of family, and facing your fears. Emma loves music. She loves the boom boom boom of a good bass beat. She loves the stomp stomp stomp her feet make when she dances. She loves to rock out with her mom, her dad, and her little sister. And she loves to twang, strum, and thrum on her guitar. So when the sign-up sheet for the school talent show is posted, she adds her name right away! But the more Emma hears about the amazing talents her classmates will bring, the more nervous she gets. What if her guitar playing is more of a plink, plonk, squeak? She’s suffering from a bad case of stage fright, and it’s up to her family to show her that performing can be fun too, and that she’s already a star.

Killer Show

Killer Show
Author: John Barylick
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 1611682657

The definitive book on The Station nightclub fire on the 10th anniversary of the disaster

Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top

Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2022-01-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1793618577

This book presents an analysis of 100 rock concert performances and attempts to answer the question "What makes a truly great rock performance?" Author Peter Smith, an experienced concert goer, delves into his own recollections of experiencing rock performances over the last 50+ years and, with the support of his daughter, Laura Smith, analyzes 100 selected performances covering the themes of icons, persona, energy, fandom, venues, communities, politics, art-rock, authenticity and maturity. The approach taken is based upon qualitative analysis, reflection, and autoethnography. The selected performances cover a range of diverse acts such as the Rolling Stones, ABBA, Sex Pistols, Barbara Streisand, David Bowie, and the like.

The Science of a Rock Concert

The Science of a Rock Concert
Author: Jenny Krueger
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429648570

"Describes the science behind rock concerts, including sound waves, instruments, sound systems, and acoustics"--Provided by publisher.

A Rock Concert for India

A Rock Concert for India
Author: Patricia Chapin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2009-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0521736919

Readers for Teens provide engaging fictional stories with important themes for young learners of American English. Twelve-year-old Monique has a band with four of her friends. She also has an e-pal in India. One day, there is a big flood in India. Monique's band gives a concert to raise money to help the people in India. The concert is a big success, so the band decides to have a concert for charity every month. This reader is about 1400 words long.

Concert and Live Music Photography

Concert and Live Music Photography
Author: J. Dennis Thomas
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1136109978

If you've ever wanted to take dynamic and vibrant digital photos of your favorite band in concert, but aren't sure how to tackle such obstacles as approaching the stage, tricky lighting situations, or even what equipment to use, then look no further! Concert and Live Music Photography is a comprehensive guide to shooting live music performances, providing you with the right information on equipment, camera settings, composition, and post-processing to get the best out of each performance shot. J. Dennis Thomas, whose work has appeared in such magazines as Rolling Stone, SPIN, and Country Weekly, shares tips on lighting, common problems, etiquette, and recommended camera settings for shooting in a variety of different venues, including clubs, bars, outdoor concerts, theatres, stadiums, and arenas. He also explains how to get the right credentials to get you closer to each performance. Jam packed with over 160 photos from today's top concerts, this book will not only give you the information you need to start taking rockin' photos of your favorite musicians, but will spark your creativity when you're anticipating the next shot. For the on-the-go photographer, a cool companion website features additional tips, venue troubleshooting, and an equipment checklist when you need to think on your feet while running to another gig.

Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top

Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781793618580

This book presents an analysis of 100 rock concert performances and answers the question "What makes a truly great rock performance?" Peter Smith delves into his own recollections of experiencing rock performances and covers themes of icons, persona, energy, fandom, venues, communities, politics, art-rock, authenticity, and maturity.

Anatomy of a Song

Anatomy of a Song
Author: Marc Myers
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 161185959X

Songs that sell the most copies become hits, but some of those hits transcend commercial value, touching a generation of listeners and altering the direction of music. In Anatomy of a Song, writer and music historian Marc Myers tells the stories behind fifty rock, pop, R&B, country and reggae hits through intimate interviews with the artists who wrote and recorded them. Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, the Clash, Smokey Robinson, Grace Slick, Roger Waters, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Rod Stewart, Elvis Costello and many other leading artists reveal the inspirations, struggles and techniques behind their influential works .