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Rockin' Down the Highway Paul Grushkin

Rockin' Down the Highway By Paul Grushkin

Rockin' Down the Highway by Paul Grushkin


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Summary

From the 1936 recording, Terraplane Blues to MTV hit show Pimp My Ride, cars have been a constant theme in rock-n-roll. The author draws on private collections, poster artists, private archives to present an illustrated examination of the remarkable synergy between rock music and motoring from early RandB to metal to punk to hip-hop.

Rockin' Down the Highway Summary

Rockin' Down the Highway: The Unholy Marriage of Rock 'n' Roll and Internal Combustion by Paul Grushkin

In the music world, the car is more than a mode of transport, it's inspiration, a symbol of freedom and style. From the 1936 recording, Terraplane Blues to MTV hit show Pimp My Ride, cars have been a constant theme in rock-n-roll. Music writer, Grushkin draws on private collections, poster artists, top private archives to present an illustrated examination of the remarkable 50+ year synergy between rock music and motoring from early RandB to metal to punk to hip-hop. It features hundreds of rare 78s, 45s, LPs, sheet music with commentary from famous musicians and dozens of pieces from prominent music photographers.

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GOR006362275
9780760322925
0760322929
Rockin' Down the Highway: The Unholy Marriage of Rock 'n' Roll and Internal Combustion by Paul Grushkin
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
20061115
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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