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Packed with information and insights about the defining musical artists and moments of the punk rock and new wave eras, this encyclopedia makes the case for punk rock's enduring social and cultural importance. It gives an entertaining overview of punk and related music and culture from 1975, when punk was born in New York City, through 1985, by which time punk and new wave had changed the rock music industry forever. Their introduction of new forms of rebellious, boundary-redefining musical expression reverberated with new generations of listeners, singers, and musicians. The encyclopedia features information-packed entries on relevant recording acts whose debut albums were released from 1975-'85. Coverage encompasses superstars (U2, Duran Duran), historically foundational acts (Sex Pistols, Ramones) and cult bands that amassed a significant legacy of recordings (Violent Femmes, X). Covering discography highlights and touring controversies alike, this resource covers all the reference bases for understanding the most influential and electrifying bands of this era in rock and roll history. In addition, coverage is further supplemented with entries on a wide assortment of musical trends and side topics associated with punk rock or new wave, including psychedelia, hip hop and heavy metal.
An alphabetically arranged resource covers the rebellious musical genre and the cultural movement it inspired.
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Profiles the movement's most popular and influential bands and artists, including Blondie, INXS, XTC, Grace Jones, and Depeche Mode.
This is a complete handbook of information and opinion about the development of indie and new wave music. Based on the Encyclopedia of Popular Music, the book contains over 1400 entries covering musicians, bands, songwriters, producers and record labels which have made a significant impact on the development of indie and new wave music and traces the emergence of the original punk and garage acts like the Sex Pistols and the Ramones. The encyclopaedia also covers more recent bands such as the Foo Fighters and Oasis as well as cult artists like The Pastels and The Cocteau Twins. Each entry offers information such as dates, career facts, discography and album ratings.
Generally acknowledged as the best study - both written and photographed - of the California hardcore scene. Album cover graphics in colour, hundreds of photos of bands and good text. Over 600 bands mentioned.
Iconic and never-before-seen images of punk and post-punk’s quintessential bands In the late 70s, punk rock music began to evolve into the post-punk and new wave movements that dominated until the early 90s. During this time, prolific photographer and filmmaker Michael Grecco was in the thick of things, documenting the club scene in places like Boston and New York, and getting shots on- and backstage with bands such as The Cramps, Dead Kennedys, Talking Heads, Human Sexual Response, Elvis Costello, Joan Jett, the Ramones, and many others. Grecco captured in black and white and color the raw energy, sweat, and antics that characterized the alternative music of the time. Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 1978–1991 features stunning, never-before-seen photography from this iconic period in music. In addition to concert photography, he also shot album covers and promotional pieces that round out this impressively extensive photo collection. Featuring a foreword from Fred Schneider of the B-52’s, Punk, Post Punk, New Wave is a quintessential piece of music history for anyone looking for backstage access into the careers of punk and post punk’s most beloved bands.
The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century is an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia of all aspects of music in various parts of the world during the 20th century. It covers the major musical styles--concert music, jazz, pop, rock, etc., and such key genres as opera, orchestral music, be-bop, blues, country, etc. Articles on individuals provide biographical information on their life and works, and explore the contribution each has made in the field. Illustrated and fully cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century also provides Suggested Listening and Further Reading information. A good first point of reference for students, librarians, and music scholars--as well as for the general reader.