ISBN: 110166164X 9781101661642

Category: Music / Genres & Styles / Rock

Page count: 432

<b>Now Available as an eBook</b><br><br>Catch a train to the heart of rock ‘n’ roll with this essential study of the quintessential American art form. First published in 1975, Greil Marcus’ <i>Mystery Train</i> remains a benchmark study of rock ‘n’ roll and a classic in the field of music criticism. Focusing on six key artists--Robert Johnson, Harmonica Frank, Randy Newman, the Band, Sly Stone, and Elvis Presley--Marcus explores the evolution and impact of rock ‘n’ roll and its unique place in American culture. This sixth edition of <i>Mystery Train</i> includes an updated and rewritten Notes and Discographies section, exploring the evolution and continuing impact of the recordings featured in the book.