Awards
- Commended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (History) 2024
Overview
The history of rock and roll music can be seen in a long arc of Western civilization's struggle for societal stability. In the 1960s, the West's relationship with authority ruptured as a search for greater individual expression merged with a rock revolution. While though its effects are still with us today, the importance of this musical age has yet to be fully grasped. This book tells the story of the key artists, music, and events from the classic rock era--specifically from 1964 to 1980--through a visual psychoanalysis of the West. In two parts, it chronologically unfolds important truths about groups like the British Invaders, hippies, and proto-punks, as well as topics such as primal scream therapy, drugs, and disco. With a narrative that is equal parts entertaining, scholarly, and even spiritual, readers will gain an appreciation for rock music, better understand the confusing world we live in today, and obtain some clues as to where we might be headed.
Full Product Details
Author: James A. Cosby
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
ISBN: 9781476693699
ISBN 10: 1476693692
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 07 February 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""[An] intricate history of rock music's Golden Age. ... Cosby's vivid, perceptive prose captures the visceral impact of rock music while unearthing its roots in intense experiences and novel ways of life. The result is a compelling look at why, how, and where rock and roll moved us. A rich, insightful account of how rock music catalyzed a new world.""--Kirkus Reviews"
"[An] intricate history of rock music's Golden Age. ... Cosby's vivid, perceptive prose captures the visceral impact of rock music while unearthing its roots in intense experiences and novel ways of life. The result is a compelling look at why, how, and where rock and roll moved us. A rich, insightful account of how rock music catalyzed a new world.""—Kirkus Reviews ""Through a narrative that is equal parts entertaining, scholarly, and even spiritual, readers will gain a greater appreciation for rock music, better understand the confusing world we live in today, and see how greater individuality and social stability may be better reconciled moving forward. ...ground-breaking study...of immense value...recommended""—Midwest Book Review"
Author Information
Attorney James A. Cosby is a regular contributor on pop culture matters for PopMatters.com and other outlets. He lives in Philadelphia.
