A raucous yet reflective look back at the evolution of the music
press and the passionate rock and pop journalists who defined the
music of the 20th century. Totally Wired is the definitive story of
the music press on both sides of the Atlantic, tracing its rise and
fall from humble beginnings nearly 100 years ago. Along the way,
this potent creative breeding ground for scores of writers,
publishers, photographers, designers and music-makers tested the
very limits of journalistic endeavour and influenced the wider
worlds of film, media and pop. Focusing on developments from the
1950s to the 2000s, a period that witnessed rock ’n’ roll, mod,
the Summer of Love, glam, punk, pop, reggae, dance music, R&B
and hip-hop, Paul Gorman chronicles the stories of individual
magazines from their Tin Pan Alley beginnings and the
countercultural foundation of Rolling Stone and the underground
press. He explores the 1970s heyday of NME, Melody Maker and Sounds
plus such punk-rock publications as Sniffin’ Glue and Temporary
Hoarding; tracks the emergence of dedicated monthlies Q, The Face
and Mojo as well as dance-culture independents like Boy’s Own and
Jockey Slut; and spotlights feminist and Riot Grrrl ’zines Ben Is
Dead and Girlfrenzy along with the rise of media by and for people
of colour, from Black Music and Black Echoes in the 1970s to The
Source, Vibe and XXL in the 1990s. Evoking the music press’s
kaleidoscopic visual identities, Totally Wired is illustrated with
rare and legendary magazine artwork throughout. Painting a complete
picture of the scene, Gorman discusses the role played by such
writers as Lester Bangs, Charles Shaar Murray and Nick Kent in the
development of the careers of, among others, David Bowie, the Clash
and Led Zeppelin. He also tackles the entrenched sexism and racism
faced by women and those from marginalized communities by
highlighting publications and individuals whose contributions have
been unfairly overlooked. The resulting narrative, containing
stories of unbound talent, blind ambition and sometimes bitter
rivalry, makes Totally Wired a riveting and roller-coaster read.
General
Imprint: |
Thames and Hudson
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Paul Gorman
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-500-29746-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-500-29746-0 |
Barcode: |
9780500297469 |
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