Item Detail
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Hoffman, Frank W.
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Chronology of American popular music, 1900-2000
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Book
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London
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2008
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Routledge
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viii, 544 p. ; 29 cm.
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English
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9780415977159 (hbk.); 0415977150 (hbk.)
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Popular music--United States--Chronology.
Popular music--United States--20th century--History and criticism. -
ML 3477 .H64 2008
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Hoffman, Frank. Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000. New York: Routledge, 2008.
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Chronology useful for popular music enthusiasts who are interested in exploring events in commercial music during the 20th century.
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Between 1900 to 2000. Covers important events in popular music, here defined as “including all genres that place a greater emphasis on mass acceptance and commercial success as opposed to overriding aesthetic considerations or single-minded self expression.” Focused on “events that have made an impact on the evolution of popular music.” Milestone accomplishments, death dates, significant chart activity, and awards/special recognitions are emphasized, as well as influential events or creations and oddities that illustrate prevailing attitudes or movements of the time.
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Events ordered chronologically (month, date) under subheadings labeled by year. Selected bibliography and index by name included.
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Hannah Johnson
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BYU Mus Ref
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8064