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Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top
Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top
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This book presents an analysis of 100 rock concert performances and attempts to answer the question "What makes a truly great rock performance?" Author Peter Smith, an experienced concert goer, delves into his own recollections of experiencing rock performances over the last 50+ years and, with the support of his daughter, Laura Smith, analyzes 100 selected performances covering the themes of icons, persona, energy, fandom, venues, communities, politics, art-rock, authenticity and maturity. The approach taken is based upon qualitative analysis, reflection, and autoethnography. The selected performances cover a range of diverse acts such as the Rolling Stones, ABBA, Sex Pistols, Barbara Streisand, David Bowie, and the like.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodological Approach
Chapter 2 Icons
Chapter 3 Persona
Chapter 4 Energy
Chapter 5 Fandom
Chapter 6 Venues
Chapter 7 Communities
Chapter 8 Politics
Chapter 9 Art-rock
Chapter 10 Authenticity
Chapter 11 Maturity
Conclusion
References
Product details
Published | 29 Aug 2023 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 228 |
ISBN | 9781793618580 |
Imprint | Lexington Books |
Illustrations | 1 b/w illustrations;11 tables; |
Dimensions | 230 x 154 mm |
Series | For the Record: Studies in Rock and Popular Music |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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