The Beatles come to America / Martin Goldsmith.

Author/creator Goldsmith, Martin, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoHoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2004.
Descriptionxi, 196 pages ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Beatles.
Rock musicians--England. --Biography.
Rock music--Social aspects.

SeriesTurning points
Turning points (John Wiley & Sons) ^A525683
Contents Forever -- "Genius is pain" -- A flaming pie -- Laboratory and conservatory -- The toppermost of the poppermost -- "O come all ye faithful, yeah, yeah, yeah!" -- "Such a feeling" -- "The Beatles are coming!" -- "A vision of the ecstasy of life" -- The children of Bishop Martin.
Abstract When the Beatles touched down in New York on February 7, 1964 for their first visit to America, they brought with them a sound that hadn't been heard before. By the time they returned to England two weeks later, major changes in music, fashion, the record industry, and the image of an entire generation had been set into motion. Coming less than three months after the assassination of President Kennedy, the Beatles' visit helped rouse the country out of mourning. A breathless and condescending media concentrated on the band's hairstyles and their adoring fans, but their enduring importance lay in their music, wit, and style, a disconnect that signaled the beginning of the generation gap. In this intriguing cultural history, the author examines how and why the Beatles struck such a lasting chord.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 187-188) and index.
LCCN 2003021222
ISBN0471469645 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML421.B4 G64 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold