{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-rock-off-the-record-paperback","title":"A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne Robins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe birth of rock 'n' roll signaled the blossoming of a new teenage culture, dividing generations and introducing a new attitude of rebellion and independence. From Chuck Berry to the Beatles, from punk rock to hip hop, rock 'n' roll has continuously transformed alongside or in reaction to social, cultural, and political changes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Brief History of Rock, Off the Record\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise introduction to rock history and the impact it has had on American culture. It is an easy-to-read, vivid account written by one of rock's leading critics. Pulling from personal interviews over the years, Wayne Robins interweaves the developments in rock music with his commentary on the political and social events and movements that defined their decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWayne Robins\u003c\/strong\u003e is a noted writer on rock and social history. From 1972-75, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the influential rock magazine, \u003cem\u003eCreem\u003c\/em\u003e, working with such legendary writers as Dave Marsh, Greil Marcus, and Lester Bangs. From 1975-94, he served Pop Music Critic for \u003cem\u003eNewsday\u003c\/em\u003e, where he was among the first to profile artists ranging from Madonna to Billy Joel. He is the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003e1968\u003c\/em\u003e, a history of the music and culture of that seminal year. He currently works for \u003cem\u003eBillboard\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 8.99 x 6.09 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099955454259,"sku":"9780415974738","price":100.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/aFFEaCtkRi9KaGlxTERHNmo4Wmw5QT09.webp?v=1772481612","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-rock-off-the-record-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}