In the music world, cars symbolize inspiration, freedom, and style, serving as a means to reach gigs. From Robert Johnson’s “Terraplane Blues” to Xzibit’s “Pimp My Ride,” cars are a recurring theme in rock-n-roll. Despite their prevalence in American songs, the connection between music and automobiles has rarely been explored—until now. This beautifully produced volume by best-selling music writer Paul Grushkin offers a thematic illustrated examination of the remarkable 50-plus-year relationship between rock music and motoring, spanning genres from early R&B to surf, metal, punk, and hip-hop. Featuring renowned photographers like Steve Coonan and Jim Marshall, as well as acclaimed illustrators and poster artists, the book showcases the synergy between music and cars. Iconic rockers such as Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, and Snoop Dogg are celebrated for their associations with automobiles. The narrative is enriched with anecdotes and commentary from famous musicians and passionate rock-n-rollers alike, highlighting their shared love for rock and cars. This exploration reveals the profound impact of automobiles on the music scene, making it a captivating read for enthusiasts of both music and motoring.
Paul Grushkin Libri
Paul Grushkin è autore e coautore di quattro libri di storia del rock and roll diventati bestseller, con oltre un milione di copie vendute complessivamente. I suoi libri esplorano la ricca storia e la cultura visiva della musica rock, tracciandone l'evoluzione dalle prime leggende all'era punk. Grushkin pone un'enfasi particolare sugli aspetti visivi della musica, come poster e immagini iconiche, svelando l'interconnessione tra arte e storia musicale.
A riotous feast of images that will give rock music fans a nostalgic high. Electric, outrageous, erotic, blatant, vital - 1,500 rock concert posters from the 1950s through today are reproduced in their original blazing colors in this complete visual history. It's the ultimate book for rock fans, poster collectors, or anyone who digs pop culture. 1,500 full-color illustrations, 100 black-and-white photographs.
The Art of Rock: Posters from Presley to Punk
A Spectacular Visual and Oral History. Autorisierte amerikanische Originalausgabe.
- 516pagine
- 19 ore di lettura
A riotous feast of images that will give rock music fans a nostalgic high. Electric, outrageous, erotic, blatant, vital - 1,500 rock concert posters from the 1950s through today are reproduced in their original blazing colors in this complete visual history. It's the ultimate book for rock fans, poster collectors, or anyone who digs pop culture. 1,500 full-color illustrations, 100 black-and-white photographs.