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THE BOOK
1960s
Music from the Animals to the Zombies
The
Year the Music Died (which was 1972) is packed
with information, stories, trivia, and photos relating
to the "golden era" of pop music between
1964 and 1972. Author Dwight Rounds covers the Beatles
and their music in depth, including a separate
chapter devoted to John Lennon. Subsequent chapters
covering the Rolling Stones, Byrds, Doors and CSNY,
are followed by sections on all the other influential
groups of the era.
Rounds
also discusses the major music festivals of the
time (Monterey Pop, Woodstock, and the Isle of Wight),
followed by history and commentary of the social
movements of the time.
Which
album cover had a toilet on it?
Which
bands had two drummers or two keyboard players?
Find
out in The Year the Music Died.
Music
trivia buffs and casual fans alike will not want
to miss this unbeatable collection!
Includes
lists of:
- Best
overall musicians
- Hard-to-discern
lyrics
- Athletic
musicians
- Solo
careers
- Ugliest
- Best
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