Author

Publication

2008-03-25 - Plume

Language

English

Word Count

108,000 words, Guess

Page Count

432 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100452289181
  • ISBN-139780452289185
  • Goodreads2152951
  • LibraryThing77287
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008274065
and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCML3534 .M36 2008
  • LCCML3534

Description

"Focusing on a handful of performers - Harmonica Frank, Robert Johnson, the Band, Sly Stone, Randy Newman, and Elvis Presley - Greil Marcus opens up the American story of ambition and defeat, dreams and lies. This fifth edition includes an updated version of the ever-expanding Notes and Discographies section, exploring the evolution and continuing impact of the performers and recordings featured in this book."--Jacket.

First Sentence

In 1951 Sam Phillips was the owner of a shoestring operation that cut records by young black blues singers in Memphis, Tennessee.

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