Grit, Noise, and Revolution: The Birth of Detroit Rock 'n' Roll

by David A. Carson

Book Overview

". . . a great blow-by-blow account of an exciting and still-legendary scene."
---Marshall Crenshaw

From the early days of John Lee Hooker to the heyday of Motown and beyond, Detroit has enjoyed a long reputation as one of the crucibles of American pop music. In Grit, Noise, and Revolution, David Carson turns the spotlight on those hard-rocking, long-haired musicians-influenced by Detroit's R&B heritage-who ultimately helped change...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472115030
• ISBN13: 9780472115037
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: University of Michigan Regional
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.3"