Popular Music and the Underground
Author | : Chuck Mancuso |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 656 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106014443193 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Popular Music and the Underground written by Chuck Mancuso and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interpretive history of America's pre-rock, popular commercial music spanning 1900-1950. The author examines both popular music stars who ruled the airwaves, sold the most records, and were featured in major motion pictures, and performers in the musical underground: jazz, blues, and country. Chapters are arranged chronologically, with biographies of important musicians and numerous photographs. Contains a discography and videography as well as indexes of musical performers, contributors and music titles. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR