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"An edgy, witty, and opinionated critical analysis of ""classic rock"" in the 21st century, discussing everything from modern remixes of classic albums (why?) to concert ticket prices, Record Store Day, the vinyl revival, milking deceased artists, reunions, tribute acts, and more."

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"""The book is a fast, snappy and sometimes hilarious and ferocious screed that will surely get Classic Rock music nerds, of course arguing."" -- ""Houston Press"" Most of his targets are exceedingly deserving of skewering... his humor knows no--or few--bounds. Good, clean fun. -- ""Booklist"" Thompson, a contributor to Rolling Stone and Melody Maker, embarks on this journey through the past with sharp tongue and sharp elbows. -- ""Popmatters"" What makes the book impossible to put down... is the author's gonzo approach to the subject -- laugh-out-loud funny, peppered with jokes and awash in wry amusement, irony and a touch of biting sarcasm... Extremely well argued. -- ""Goldmine"""

Most of his targets are exceedingly deserving of skewering... his humor knows no--or few--bounds. Good, clean fun.-- Booklist Thompson, a contributor to Rolling Stone and Melody Maker, embarks on this journey through the past with sharp tongue and sharp elbows.--PopMatters What makes the book impossible to put down... is the author's gonzo approach to the subject -- laugh-out-loud funny, peppered with jokes and awash in wry amusement, irony and a touch of biting sarcasm... Extremely well argued.--Goldmine

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Dave Thompson is the author of over 150 books, including cowritten autobiographies with Motown songwriting legends Eddie and Brian Holland, rock photographer Bob Gruen, and New York punk heroes Sylvain Sylvain and Walter Lure, among others. He has also written biographies of James Taylor, Paul Simon, and the Pogues. He is the editor of Goldmine's industry standard record price guides. He lives in Newark, Delaware.

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