Encyclopedia of World Pop Music, 1980-2001
In this eclectic encyclopedia, author Stan Jeffries chronicles the careers of over 110 musical artists from 37 different nations. Entries include biographical information, trace the entrants' musical development, and recount the performers' critical and popular reception. A collection of photos, an index by nation, and appendices of music industry awards and standards for gold and platinum certification by country complete this one-of-a-kind resource for music fans and aficionados.
Popular music's global diversity is often overlooked in America, especially when performers achieved success in nations outside the United States. Some performers, such as A-Ha and Falco, are known as one-hit wonders in America despite their tremendous success elsewhere. Bands such as The Stone Roses and The Sugarcubes achieved cult or underground status in the United States but were headline acts in their native countries. And acts such as Dragon Ash, The Leningrad Cowboys, and Powderfinger--all but unknown in America-are considered landmark acts in their homelands.Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0313315477
ISBN13:9780313315473
Release Date:June 2003
Publisher:Greenwood
Length:296 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 7.3" x 10.3"
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Brief biographies, basic history, and background music info
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Compiled and organized by music critic and radio host Stan Jeffries, Encyclopedia Of World Pop Music 1980-2001 offers 277-pages of brief biographies, basic history, and background music information concerning modern pop music stars performing worldwide over the past twenty years. Appendix A lists entries alphabetically by country; Appendix B lists awards; and Appendix C explains silver/gold/platinum sales requirements. Extensively researched, offering web sites for quick lookup as well as more standard sources, Encyclopedia Of World Pop Music 1980-2001 is a welcome and information packed contribution to Popular Culture Music History collections, as well as an invaluable Songwriter/Performer reference.
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