American troubadours : groundbreaking singer-songwriters of the '60s / by Mark Brend ; foreword by Tom Rapp.
| Author/creator | Brend, Mark |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st edition. |
| Publication Info | San Francisco, CA : Backbeat Books, 2001. |
| Description | 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | David Ackles -- David Blue -- Tim Buckley -- Tim Hardin -- Fred Neil -- Phil Ochs -- Tom Rapp -- Tim Rose -- Tom Rush. |
| Abstract | This new book reveals the work of nine key singer-songwriters of the 1960s: David Ackles; David Blue; Tim Buckley; Tim Hardin; Fred Neil; Phil Ochs; Tom Rapp; Tim Rose; and Tom Rush. Here are individual tales of creativity and classic songs including If I Were A Carpenter, Everybody's Talkin', Song To The Siren, Hey Joe, and No Regrets. The book shows how these nine talented artists each expanded the standard pop blueprint of the day and made a significant contribution to rock music's coming of age. A 32 page colour section features rare and revealing photographs, and a fully annotated and illustrated discography details the recorded output of the nine. At the time of writing, eight of our American Troubadours have been "rediscovered", their back-catalogues reissued and their reputations redefined. Only David Blue remains largely forgotten. Tim Buckley is the best known, and is now firmly established as a pioneering figure. The others are still known only to relatively small groups of enthusiasts - critics, knowledgeable collectors, and other musicians. This book tells their stories. |
| Bibliography note | Includes discography (pages 145-170), bibliographical references (page 176), and index. |
| LCCN | 2001279222 |
| ISBN | 0879306416 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML400 .B84 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |