The Band: Pioneers of Americana Music

by Craig Harris

Book Overview

At a time when Acid Rock and Heavy Metal dominated popular music, The Band rebelled against the rebellion with a masterful mix of tight ensemble arrangements, great vocals, highly literate lyricism, and a respect for the musical traditions of the American South. Comprising Canadians Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Garth Hudson, and Arkansas-born Levon Helm, The Band sparked a new appreciation for America's musical roots, fusing R&B,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810889048
• ISBN13: 9780810889040
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"