Rock Music: Culture, Aesthetics, and Sociology

by Peter Wicke

Book Overview

Rock music--powerful, sensual, loud, and full of energy. It has changed the face of modern music. But what is its appeal and its significance within contemporary society, and what cultural values does it reflect? Peter Wicke addresses these issues and offers a stimulating and insightful study of rock music tracing the genesis and influence of this diverse aspect of popular music. Beginning with the advent of rock and roll, Wicke chronicles the development...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521399149
• ISBN13: 9780521399142
• Release Date: May 1990
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.8"