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

The Mammoth Book of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll
Author: Jim Driver
Publisher: Robinson
Total Pages: 792
Release: 2010-04-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1849014612

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
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2001-07
Genre:
ISBN:

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
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2010-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780785826255

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
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2012-10-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476600368

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
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1955-04-18
Genre:
ISBN:

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.

Reading Rock and Roll

Reading Rock and Roll
Author: Kevin J. H. Dettmar
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780231113991

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

Sniffin' Glue... And Other Rock 'n' Roll Habits

Sniffin' Glue... And Other Rock 'n' Roll Habits
Author: Mark Perry
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 940
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0857125907

“1977 is the Queen's jubilee year, well let's make it our year as well. Let's get out and do something. Chuck away the f•••••g stupid safety-pins, think about people's ideas instead of their clothes. This "scene" is not just a thing to do in the evening. It's the only thing around that's honest...” Omnibus Press presents the definitive collection of Sniffin' Glue… And Other Rock ‘n’ Roll Habits, the most vital and cutting edge punk fanzine of its time. This book features both a digital recreation of every issue and all the original prints in their entirety. Danny Baker, who wrote for the original fanzine over four decades ago, provides a full-length interview on its impact. During its brief existence Sniffin' Glue… chronicled the birth, rise and demise of punk rock in the UK. Starting with a print run of a mere 50 copies, by Issue 3 the circulation was into the thousands. Interviews and reviews of all the key punk artists - The Damned, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Generation X, Chelsea, Blondie, The Jam, Iggy Pop and more - alongside news, editorials and gig reviews depict the grassroots punk scene from the inside. Its authentic voice made it a cult classic of its time and a much sought-after historical artefact to this day. On the 40th anniversary of the magazine’s final publication, Omnibus Press are providing the definitive edition of Sniffin Glue…. This is the best possible way to experience the counter-cultural revolution of the ‘70s that spread anarchy throughout the UK.

Song Lyrics

Song Lyrics
Author: Michel Montecrossa
Publisher: Mirapuri-Verlag
Total Pages: 677
Release: 2004
Genre:
ISBN: 3922800831

Taboo Tunes

Taboo Tunes
Author: Peter Blecha
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2004
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879307929

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.