Ebook Dig : Australian Rock and Popular Music, 1960-85 by David Nichols in MOBI, TXT, FB2
9781891241260 English 1891241265 A comprehensive and highly readable history of the first quarter century of Australian rock and pop music, this book will will appeal to everyone with more than a passing interest in rock and roll. Those whose knowledge of Australian rock and pop does not extend far beyond the Easybeats, AC/DC, Little River Band, and Nick Cave will discover a wealth of music beyond those star names; while even those familiar with the work of the Missing Links, Pip Proud, Radio Birdman, and the Moodists will learn much about the scenes and connections that produced these bands and dozens more. Generously illustrated and meticulously sourced, Dig combines scholarly thoroughness (endnotes, index) with populist flair: Nichols is an unfailingly witty and engaging guide. He surveys the fertile and varied landscape of Australian rock music in seven broad historical chapters, which he intersperses with shorter chapters on some of the more significant figures of each period. The result is a compelling portrait of a music scene that has evolved in dynamic interaction with those in the USA and the UK always retains a strong sense of its own identity, and keeps on throwing up new stars for an international audience., A comprehensive and highly readable history of the first quarter-century of Australian rock and pop music, this book appeals to everyone with more than a passing interest in rock 'n' roll. Those whose knowledge of Australian rock and pop does not extend far beyond the Easybeats, AC/DC, Little River Band, and Nick Cave discover a wealth of music beyond those star names; while even those familiar with the work of the Missing Links, Pip Proud, Radio Birdman, and the Moodists learn much about the scenes and connections that produced these bands and dozens more. Generously illustrated and meticulously sourced, Dig combines scholarly thoroughness (endnotes, index) with populist flair: Nichols is an unfailingly witty and engaging guide. He surveys the fertile and varied landscape of Australian rock music in seven broad historical chapters, which he intersperses with shorter chapters on some of the more significant figures of each period. The result is a compelling portrait of a music scene that has evolved in dynamic interaction with those in the United States and the U.K. and that always retains a strong sense of its own identity, and keeps on throwing up new stars for an international audience., David Nichols tells the story of Australian rock and pop music from 1960 to 1985 formative years in which the nation cast off its colonial cultural shackles and took on the world. Generously illustrated and scrupulously researched, Dig combines scholarly accuracy with populist flair. Nichols is an unfailingly witty and engaging guide, surveying the fertile and varied landscape of Australian popular music in seven broad historical chapters, interspersed with shorter chapters on some of the more significant figures of each period. The result is a compelling portrait of a music scene that evolves in dynamic interaction with those in the United States and the UK, yet has always retained a strong sense of its own identity and continues to deliver new stars and cult heroes to a worldwide audience. Dig is a unique achievement. The few general histories to date have been highlight reels, heavy on illustration and short on detail. And while there have been many excellent books on individual artists, scenes and periods, and a couple of first-rate encylopedias, there s never been a book that told the whole story of the irresistible growth and sweep of a national music culture. Until now . . ."
9781891241260 English 1891241265 A comprehensive and highly readable history of the first quarter century of Australian rock and pop music, this book will will appeal to everyone with more than a passing interest in rock and roll. Those whose knowledge of Australian rock and pop does not extend far beyond the Easybeats, AC/DC, Little River Band, and Nick Cave will discover a wealth of music beyond those star names; while even those familiar with the work of the Missing Links, Pip Proud, Radio Birdman, and the Moodists will learn much about the scenes and connections that produced these bands and dozens more. Generously illustrated and meticulously sourced, Dig combines scholarly thoroughness (endnotes, index) with populist flair: Nichols is an unfailingly witty and engaging guide. He surveys the fertile and varied landscape of Australian rock music in seven broad historical chapters, which he intersperses with shorter chapters on some of the more significant figures of each period. The result is a compelling portrait of a music scene that has evolved in dynamic interaction with those in the USA and the UK always retains a strong sense of its own identity, and keeps on throwing up new stars for an international audience., A comprehensive and highly readable history of the first quarter-century of Australian rock and pop music, this book appeals to everyone with more than a passing interest in rock 'n' roll. Those whose knowledge of Australian rock and pop does not extend far beyond the Easybeats, AC/DC, Little River Band, and Nick Cave discover a wealth of music beyond those star names; while even those familiar with the work of the Missing Links, Pip Proud, Radio Birdman, and the Moodists learn much about the scenes and connections that produced these bands and dozens more. Generously illustrated and meticulously sourced, Dig combines scholarly thoroughness (endnotes, index) with populist flair: Nichols is an unfailingly witty and engaging guide. He surveys the fertile and varied landscape of Australian rock music in seven broad historical chapters, which he intersperses with shorter chapters on some of the more significant figures of each period. The result is a compelling portrait of a music scene that has evolved in dynamic interaction with those in the United States and the U.K. and that always retains a strong sense of its own identity, and keeps on throwing up new stars for an international audience., David Nichols tells the story of Australian rock and pop music from 1960 to 1985 formative years in which the nation cast off its colonial cultural shackles and took on the world. Generously illustrated and scrupulously researched, Dig combines scholarly accuracy with populist flair. Nichols is an unfailingly witty and engaging guide, surveying the fertile and varied landscape of Australian popular music in seven broad historical chapters, interspersed with shorter chapters on some of the more significant figures of each period. The result is a compelling portrait of a music scene that evolves in dynamic interaction with those in the United States and the UK, yet has always retained a strong sense of its own identity and continues to deliver new stars and cult heroes to a worldwide audience. Dig is a unique achievement. The few general histories to date have been highlight reels, heavy on illustration and short on detail. And while there have been many excellent books on individual artists, scenes and periods, and a couple of first-rate encylopedias, there s never been a book that told the whole story of the irresistible growth and sweep of a national music culture. Until now . . ."