"This title focuses on the history of rock music and gives detailed information related to its origins and fun facts about superstars spanning from Elvis Presley to Greta Van Fleet"--Provided by publisher.
how Athens, Georgia, launched alternative music and changed American culture
Hale, Grace Elizabeth
Explores the history of Athens, Georgia, in the 1980s when the town became the center of alternative music, and discusses the bohemian lifestyle of the youth in Athens. Examines the impact of alternative music on American culture and the music industry, and highlights famous artists and bands that arose from the Athens music scene. Includes black-and-white photographs.
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the histories, legends, and pioneers of indie rock, their motivations, methods, and recordings, and includes a time line, and resource guide.
A critical analysis of grunge, a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the 1990s, that discusses its origins, development, connection to punk, singers, bands, and other related topics.
This book describes the history of punk and indie music whose roots can be traced back to the MC5 and the Stooges of the late 1960s and introduces some of punk and indie's greatest stars.
Ever since the early 1950s, rock-and-roll music has continually transformed culture and society with its rebellious mix of rhythm, fashion, and musical passion. The History of Rock and Roll examines the music and the musicians throughout the decades from its humble roots to the multibillion dollar industry of today.
Alphabetically organized entries provide an overview of alternative music, profiling influential and popular groups, recordings, performances, and more.
Photographs and text provide an overview of the music, stars, clothes, contracts, and world of alternative rock music. Includes a time line, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
