Fever : how rock 'n' roll transformed gender in America / Tim Riley.

Author/creator Riley, Tim, 1960-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Picador, ©2004.
Description227 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Rock music--Social aspects.
Rock musicians.
Role models.
Gender identity in music.

Contents Preface -- Are you lonesome tonight? -- Chains -- Private dancer -- I just don't know what to do with myself -- Man overboard -- Walk like a man -- Double fantasies.
Abstract This book argues that instead of being a negative influence, rock 'n' roll provided new role models for an entire generation of Americans--liberating men from rigid, macho straitjackets and encouraging women to express the full range of their desires. Beginning with Elvis Presley's break from the John Wayne mold, the author traces the development of men and women who challenged the status quo while articulating a new code of behavior. Rock's code, he argues, allows men to explore their feelings more openly, while freeing women to let loose their lusty and aggressive impulses.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 221-222), discography (pages 213-219), and index.
ISBN0312424957 (pbk.)
ISBN9780312424954 (pbk.)

Availability

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML3918.R63 R55 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold