Refried Elvis: The Rise of the Mexican Counterculture

by Eric Zolov

Book Overview

This powerful study shows how America's biggest export, rock and roll, became a major influence in Mexican politics, society, and culture. From the arrival of Elvis in Mexico during the 1950s to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520215141
• ISBN13: 9780520215146
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Very Thorough!

This scholarly and well-researched book reveals and analyzes the sources and influences in the development of Mexican counterculture, especially in relation to rock music. It thoroughly covers areas such as the influence of music from the USA, resistance to perceived "musical imperialism", concerts, the crackdown on rock, activities of record companies in Mexico, challenges to traditional social structures, foreign hippies in Mexico, and the societal reception of the changes brought about by the counterculture. Mr. Zolov does a fine job of bringing to light the tensions, contradictions, and complexities involved. He brings together a lot of information that is not widely known. I feel this is a compelling book and worth a read for anyone who is interested in 1960s counterculture, Latin American youth movements, or the dynamics of the music industry in Latin America.