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Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock with CD (Audio)

by Richie Unterberger

Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock with CD (Audio) Cover

ISBN13: 9780879306168
ISBN10: 0879306165
Condition: Standard
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Publisher Comments:

This book explores the evolution of 19 intriguing artists bred by the unique 1960s music scene, and traces the musical and cultural threads that gave birth to their electrifying innovations. From folk-rockers to blue- and brown-eyed soulsters to rock satirists and beyond, acclaimed rock author Unterberger uncovers the lives and music of the key visionaries in a mesmerizing decade, including: The Pretty Things, Tim Buckley, Arthur Brown, The Fugs, Bobby Fuller, The Bonzo Dog Band, Fred Neil, The Beau Brummels and many more. Includes cool photos throughout, and a sampler CD highlighting the sounds of some of the featured artists. Comprehensive and engaging. Clearly, Unterberger has done his research. - Billboard

Synopsis:

This book explores the evolution of 20 artists bred by the unique musical scene of their era and traces the musical and cultural trends that gave birth to musicians such as Tim Buckley, The Beau Brummels, The Fugs, and more. Includes audio CD. Photos.

Synopsis:

Follow-up to 'Unknown Legends of Rock'n'Roll'. Includes FREE CD of exemplary songs by artists profiled in the book.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780879306168
Subtitle:
Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock [With CD]
Foreword:
Kantner, Paul
Author:
Unterberger, Richie
Author:
Kantner, Paul
Publisher:
Miller Freeman Books
Location:
San Francisco
Subject:
General
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
History & Criticism *
Subject:
Rock
Subject:
Rock music
Subject:
Rock musicians
Subject:
History & Criticism - General
Subject:
Songbooks - General
Subject:
Genres & Styles - Rock
Subject:
Rock music -- 1961-1970.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
TR-WRAP-00-1
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
24 cm. +

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