Rockin' Down the Highway
The Cars and People That Made Rock Roll
Grushkin, Paul
Hardcover
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BOOK SUMMARY
In the world of music, a car is inspiration, a symbol of freedom and style, and often a way to hit the road and get to the gig. From Robert Johnson’s “Terraplane Blues” to rapper Xzibit’s hit MTV show, “Pimp My Ride,” f
BOOK SYNOPSIS
In the world of music, a car is inspiration, a symbol of freedom and style, and often a way to hit the road and get to the gig. From Robert Johnson’s “Terraplane Blues” to rapper Xzibit’s hit MTV show, “Pimp My Ride,” from pink Cadillacs and L’il Deuce Coupes and Roadrunners, cars have been a constant theme in rock-n-roll. Perhaps it’s because references to cars in American song are so pervasive that no one has ever attempted the daunting task of exploring the connection . . . until now. In this beautifully produced volume, best-selling music writer Paul Grushkin draws on renowned photographers, lauded poster artists, and top private archives to present a thematic illustrated examination of the remarkable 50-plus-year synergy between rock music and motoring, from early R&B to surf to metal to punk to hip-hop. The result is astounding. Dozens of acclaimed photographers (including Steve Coonan, Jim Marshall, Henry Diltz, Glen E. Friedman, and Pamela Springsteen), illustrators (Stanley Mouse, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, Darrell Mayabb, and Coop, among them), and poster artists (including Mark Arminski, Stainboy, and Kathleen Judge) have participated. Rockers like Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, the Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen, Snoop Dogg, and Billy F Gibbons are just a few of the hundreds of artists whose associations with automobiles are celebrated here. The book is replete with anecdotes and commentary from famous musicians, as well as “ordinary” rock-n-rollers who’ve loved rock and cars equally with a passion.
BOOK REVIEWS
"Rock n' roll is one of the most important elements at the several dozen Goodguys Rod 'n Custom events we produce each year. Our goal is for people to have a rockin' good time.
Car music comes from all eras, but there's no question that the classic songs set a mood that's hard to beat. On a beautiful day at a state fairgrounds somewhere -- anywhere--in the United States, the colors, shapes, chords, and notes, plus all the great people, combine to create an experience that's totally American. What could be better than rock n' roll than the hottest -- and coolest -- cars? Open this book and you'll see." Gary Meadors, Founder and President, Goodguys Rod n' Custom Association
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0760322929
ISBN(13-digit): 9780760322925
Dewey Decimal: 781.660973
Library of Congress: 2006004848
Book Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 234
Paper Weight (lb): 4.13 lb
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