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What's That Sound?: An Introduction to Rock and Its History

by John Covach · 2006 · 555 pages

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Offering strong coverage of the music business, rock's visual culture, and contemporary music, the text is complemented by listening guides to over 70 major works.

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Subject
history
Themes
musicart
Setting
college
Audience
adult
Length
long · 555 pages

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