Rock Me on the Water: 1974-The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics

Rock Me on the Water is a captivating cultural history that explores the intersection of movies, music, television, and politics in Los Angeles during 1974.

This exceptional book tells the story of a pivotal year when popular culture was ahead of politics in predicting America's future, highlighting the city's creative peak and the transformative talents that produced an explosion in popular culture.

With a focus on the demographic, social, and cultural realities of the time, Brownstein reveals how 1974 represented a confrontation between a massive younger generation intent on change and a political order rooted in the status quo.

This fascinating book provides a unique glimpse into the city's vibrant cultural landscape and offers valuable insights into the generational cultural divide that continues to shape America today.