Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Story of Pop Music from Bill Haley to Beyoncé, (Paperback)

from k8_not_kate

This book should have bitten off far more than it could chew. It discusses just about every major genre of pop music between 1950 and 2000 with the affection of a true fan and ties the story of all of them together in easy to read chapter/essays. It should be overwhelming and endless but I found ...

from BritAbroad

Half way through. This is a must read for anyone who loves pop music. If you listened to the new chart run down on Radio 1 during Tuesday school lunch hr, this is for you. Listening to the connections between certain records spanning years apart is going to keep me busy this summer. A Boss Read.

from JonArnold

This book should be an impossibility. Instead it's merely insanely ambitious; the equivalent of attempting to simultaneously scale Everest on physical and philosophical levels. Not only does it seek to scale the mountain it seeks to admire and understand it. The Sherpa and Zen master for this exp...

from nigeyb

Arresting, beguiling, comprehensive, diverting, exciting, fabulous, groovy, hit-filled, inspiring, joyous... you get the idea. "Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop" is a trove of fascinating opinions and insights from Professor Bob Stanley who - in addition to being a a member of Saint Etienn...

from tommasz

Somewhat British-centric, but that's not a surprise given the author is British. An excellent history overall and the author isn't afraid to state an opinion. I didn't agree with him all the time, but I appreciate anyone who makes me think. Just keep in mind this covers pop, so not every band/mus...