Rockin' Out: Popular Music in the USA

by Reebee Garofalo

/*4059H-5, 0-13-040598-1, Garofalo, Reebee, Rockin' Popular Music in the USA, Second Edition*/ An easy-to-read, jargon-free book that gives the reader a comprehensive social history of popular music in the United States from the heyday of Tin Pan Alley to the current sounds of electronic dance music and teen pop, from the invention of the phonograph to the promise of the Internet. The text focuses on analysis and critique of the music itself and the conditions of its production and consumption. It also explores the different social issues that affect and are affected by music, such as race, class, gender, ethnicity, technology, and copyright. For anyone who is interested in a comprehensive and detailed history and analysis of popular music in America.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History, Textbooks

480 pages, Paperback

First published September 26, 1996

Reviews

[Vennesa]

Ever wonder how music became what it is today? This book explains how and where American music genres came from and where they are now.

[Susan]

I had to read this for my "history of rock n' roll" class (best class ever!). I learned a lot! This book, although it looks pretty cheesy, is actually packed full of good information.

[Ally Marie]

I read this book for a 3 week Music History class and it was surprisingly very interesting, and an easy read!