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"We're not ashamed of a little hairspray and makeup. We've always said it takes a real man to wear makeup."--Bret Michaels, Poison There was a time--not so long ago--when pomp and spandex dominated MTV and pop radio playlists. Nearly 20 years after the first edition, people can't get enough hair metal! The new expanded edition of American Hair Metal visually celebrates this orgy of flamboyance, androgyny, and animal magnetism, of big-haired alpha males and the beautiful women who surrounded them. Interest in hair metal is currently exploding--witness arena-level revival tours, reissue compilations, and documentaries and docudramas that revisit the excesses of the eighties and nineties. Hundreds of striking photographs are complimented by hedonistic ephemera from bands like Poison, Cinderella, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, and Stryper. Wild quotes from major players such as David Lee Roth, Jon Bon Jovi, Sebastian Bach, Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Bret Michaels, Don Dokken, and many unsung heroes. The expanded edition includes more photos, more quotes, and a new introduction by Chip Z'Nuff (Enuff Z'Nuff) and an interview with Rik Rox (WASP, Steeler).

The iconic, best-selling punk history receives over 125 new images and thirty new interviews.

The first complete, feisty and sordid history of American hardcore punk. Angrier, less pretentious and more stripped-down than its artsy, drug-addled predecessor, this harder-faster form of music was never very pretty - an angry and violent outlet for unfocused rage. Packed with information on all aspects of the genre, including oral histories from the stars and now forgotten participants, the book explains the gestation, rise and eventual fall of the hardcore scene along with an exceptionally comprehensive discography. Extensively illustrated with b/w photos.

What happens when you take the staid game of tennis, add 1970s gonzo marketing, the emergence of women's sports, and some of the greatest players to ever step foot on a court--The pop culture phenomenon of Word Team Tennis.

A compilation of first hand narratives about each genre of rock, from Punk New Wave and Glitter Rock to New York Hardcore and Indie rock, New York Rock is the ultimate illustrated account of Rock's role in New York City. číst celé

Exploring the dynamic intersection of rock and disco, this sequel delves into influential artists and movements, including Bob Marley, The Police, and The Clash. It highlights the ska revival and Don Letts' role in merging reggae with punk, while also examining how reggae artists pioneered "dub" techniques that impacted rock music. The book provides a rich analysis of how these genres shaped each other and the broader musical landscape.

Continuing the exploration of music's transformative power, this installment delves into the dynamic interplay between rock and various genres, showcasing the cultural shifts and influences that shaped the soundscape. Through engaging narratives and vivid anecdotes, it highlights pivotal moments and figures that defined the musical evolution. The trilogy captures the essence of how these genres intersected, creating a rich tapestry of history and innovation in the music world.

The book explores the profound impact of disco as a pivotal musical and cultural movement over the last fifty years. It examines how disco's vibrant dance floor rhythms have shaped contemporary music and culture, influencing artists and genres that followed. Through its analysis, the book highlights disco's enduring legacy and the ways in which subsequent movements have either embraced or reacted against its dynamic essence.

Znakomita książka powstała na podstawie wywiadów z muzykami stylu muzycznego, powstałego pod koniec lat 70. XX w. w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Muzyka hardcore w pierwotnym wydaniu to punk rock doprowadzony do ekstremum szybkie, krótkie utwory z ekspresyjnym tekstami, często o przesłaniu politycznym. W książce wypowiadają się między innymi członkowie zespołów: Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, The Germs, Dead Kennedys, D.O.A.