The History of Live Music in Britain, Volume I: 1950-1967 - From Dance Hall to the 100 Club (Hardcover, New Ed)

The social history of music in Britain since 1950 has long been the subject of nostalgic articles in newspapers and magazines, nostalgic programmes on radio and television and collective memories on music websites, but to date there has been no proper scholarly study. The three volumes of The History of Live Music in Britain address this gap, and do so from the unique perspective of the music promoter: the key theme is the changing nature of the live music industry. The books are focused upon popular music but cover all musical genres and the authors offer new insights into a variety of issues, including changes in musical fashions and tastes; the impact of developing technologies; the balance of power between live and recorded music businesses; the role of the state as regulator and promoter; the effects of demographic and other social changes on music culture; and the continuing importance of do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Drawing on archival research, a wide range of academic and non-academic secondary sources, participant observation and industry interviews, the books are likely to become landmark works within Popular Music Studies and broader cultural history.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Simon Frith • Matt Brennan • Emma Webster • Martin Cloonan
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	236
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-4094-2280-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General
LSN:	1-4094-2280-1
Barcode:	9781409422808

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