The History of Alternative Rock

by Stuart A. Kallen

Book Overview

This volume discusses the history of alternative rock and the ethos of alt-rockers as rebels who value independence, experimentation, and truth-telling. Rather than making music for broad commercial appeal, these musicians drew from a variety of styles that were considered unfriendly for consumers. Over the years, alternative rock has spawned mash-ups of garage rock, punk, new wave, rap, thrash, and hardcore. This group of indie rockers not only created...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420507389
• ISBN13: 9781420507386
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 11