In 1983, a band led by a David Bowie lookalike prepares to compete in a battle of the bands at a possibly evil brewery, and must also cope with the fact that bass player Evan is getting sicker and sicker, much like his best friend Noah's abusive father did before his death several years earlier.
This book describes the history of punk and indie music whose roots can be traced back to the MC5 and the Stooges of the late 1960s and introduces some of punk and indie's greatest stars.
"Vince Lombardi High School is the wildest, most rockin' high school around! That is, until a thug of a principal comes along and tries to make the school a totalitarian state. With the help of the Ramones, the students battle the principal's iron-fisted rule and take their battle to a truly rockin' conclusion"--Publisher's description.
Traces the history of the rock band Green Day, discussing the members' difficult childhoods, influence from British punk bands, career successes and disappointments, influence on American music, and other related topics.
Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on punk rock, exploring the role of music in defining the punk culture, profiling influential musicians and their work, and discussing bands, fashions, books, films, and other related topics.
An account of the feminist punk activists' act of political confrontation in Moscow, which made national headlines as they were punished for their act of defiance.
After graduating from a Phoenix, Arizona, high school, aspiring artist Amanda "Zero" Walsh unexpectedly begins a relationship with a drummer in a punk rock band, which helps her come to terms with her feelings about herself, her falling out with her best friend, and her parents' personal problems.
Ever since the early 1950s, rock-and-roll music has continually transformed culture and society with its rebellious mix of rhythm, fashion, and musical passion. The History of Rock and Roll examines the music and the musicians throughout the decades from its humble roots to the multibillion dollar industry of today.
