John Lennon Imagined
Cultural History of a Rock Star
©2014
Textbook
VIII,
304 Pages
Series:
Music/Meanings, Volume 4
Summary
Considered one of the most innovative artists in the history of popular music, John Lennon is also a fascinating example of the relationship between rock music and celebrity. Through investigation of the cultural and historical background of his stardom in England and the United States, this book explores why John Lennon became a much-debated celebrity and why he remains so. Lennon’s career from the 1960s until his tragic death in 1980, and even beyond, demonstrates how different expectations articulated by the star, the music industry, the media, and the fans form relations which change in terms of time and place. Using a multidisciplinary approach and intriguing case studies, this book also examines cultural identity, authenticity, and gender in popular music stardom.
Details
- Pages
- VIII, 304
- Publication Year
- 2014
- ISBN (Softcover)
- 9780820467887
- Language
- English
- Keywords
- Lennon, John Biographie Lennon, John /Biography Beatles. Fame Social aspects England Rock musicians
- Published
- New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, Oxford, Wien, 2004. VIII, 308 pp.
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