Guided by Voices was one of the most popular indie-rock bands of
the 1990s. Critics internationally have lauded the band's brain
trust, Robert Pollard, as a once-in-a-generation artist. Pollard
has been compared by "The New York Times" to Mozart, Rossini, and
Paul McCartney (in the same sentence) and everyone from P. J.
Harvey, Radiohead, R.E.M., the Strokes, and U2 has sung his praises
and cited his music as an influence. But it all started rather
prosaically when Pollard, a fourth-grade teacher in his early
thirties from Dayton, Ohio, began recording songs with drinking
buddies in his basement. James Greer, an acclaimed music writer and
former "Spin" editor, enjoys a unique advantage in having played in
the band for two years. This personal connection grants him
unparalleled insight and complete access to the workings of
Pollard's muse.
General
Imprint: |
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2005 |
First published: |
October 2005 |
Authors: |
James Greer
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Foreword by: |
Steven Soderbergh
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Dimensions: |
228 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8021-7013-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Music >
General
Books >
Music >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8021-7013-7 |
Barcode: |
9780802170132 |
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