Rockspeak!: The Language of Rock and Pop
Author: Simon Warner
Publication date: 1996
Blandford Press
A reference work that examines in various ways the word and language in rock. Chapters include;
- Culture Shock - examines literary and political references in songs
- Name Dropping - documents songs about famous people
- Band Names - lists how bands chose their name
- What's in a Name - reveals the real names of many musicians
Also includes a glossary of technical and slang terms used in the music industry.
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