Rock and Roll, Social Protest, and Authenticity Historical, Philosophical, and Cultural Explorations |
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| Author:
| Torell, Kurt |
| Series title: | For the Record: Lexington Studies in Rock and Popular Music Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-7936-5563-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2022 |
| Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $95.00 |
Book Description:
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This book investigates the relation of rock and roll to social protest music and authenticity. It examines the nature and commercial origins of rock and roll, why rock and roll was frequently considered subversive, and the nature and significance of authenticity to rock and roll as social protest music.
This book investigates the relation of rock and roll to social protest music and authenticity. It examines the nature and commercial origins of rock and roll, why rock and roll was frequently considered subversive, and the nature and significance of authenticity to rock and roll as social protest music.