Sharkey, Elizabeth
Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781680534450
- author:
- Sharkey, Elizabeth
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Academica Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 330
- Dimensions:
- 2.1 x 15.2 x 15.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World challenges the origins of 'Beatlemania' by tracing the events that led to Britain's twentieth century musical explosion.
The story behind Britain's music revolution is often attributed to American blues and rock and roll, but this book argues that the reasons for its sudden appearance lie deeper. From the Celts and Quakers to Ira Aldridge, Paul Robeson, and the enduring power of British balladry, Elizabeth Sharkey uncovers events that encouraged the development of a uniquely British sound.
With rigorous in-depth research and original insights, Why Britain Rocked reframes the history of British pop music, revealing a more complex and multifaceted story than previously thought. The result is a fascinating exploration of how rock became roll and took over the world.
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