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Words and Music: A History of Pop in the Shape of a City

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Has pop burnt itself out?Paul Morley takes the reader on an epic drive through the history of music to find out. A succession of celebrities, geniuses and other protagonists led by Madonna, Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Erik Satie, John Cage and Wittgenstein appear to give their points of view. Detours and sights along the way include Missy Elliot, Jarvis Cocker, Eminem, Human League, Radiohead, Lou Reed, Now! That's What I Call Music, Ornette Coleman and the ghost of Elvis Presley.

Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Paperback

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Release: March 01, 2005

ISBN: 0820327050

ISBN 13: 9780820327051

Words and Music: A History of Pop in the Shape of a City

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Has pop burnt itself out?Paul Morley takes the reader on an epic drive through the history of music to find out. A succession of celebrities, geniuses and other protagonists led by Madonna, Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Erik Satie, John Cage and Wittgenstein appear to give their points of view. Detours and sights along the way include Missy Elliot, Jarvis Cocker, Eminem, Human League, Radiohead, Lou Reed, Now! That's What I Call Music, Ornette Coleman and the ghost of Elvis Presley.

Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Paperback

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Release: March 01, 2005

ISBN: 0820327050

ISBN 13: 9780820327051

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