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Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top [EPUB ebook]

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This book presents an analysis of 100 rock concert performances and attempts to answer the question What makes a truly great rock performance? Author Peter Smith, an experienced concert goer, delves into his own recollections of experiencing rock performances over the last 50+ years and, with the support of his daughter, Laura Smith, analyzes 100 selected performances covering the themes of icons, persona, energy, fandom, venues, communities, politics, art-rock, authenticity and maturity. The approach taken is based upon qualitative analysis, reflection, and autoethnography. The selected performances cover a range of diverse acts such as the Rolling Stones, ABBA, Sex Pistols, Barbara Streisand, David Bowie, and the like.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781793618573 ● Publisher Lexington Books ● Published 2022 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 8200492 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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