Cover of Bubblegum Music is the Naked Truth: The Dark History of Prepubescent Pop, from the Banana Splits to Britney Spears

Bubblegum Music is the Naked Truth: The Dark History of Prepubescent Pop, from the Banana Splits to Britney Spears

The truth behind the pop music we love most.

Subject
history
Themes
music
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 344 pages

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