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San Francisco rock : the illustrated history of San Francisco rock music

Title
San Francisco rock : the illustrated history of San Francisco rock music / by Jack McDonough ; [introduction by Paul Kantner].
Author
McDonough, Jack, 1944-
Publication
San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books, [1985]

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Additional Authors
Kantner, Paul
Description
ix, 228 pages : illustrations (some color), facsimiles, portraits; 31 cm
Summary
Examines the historical, social, and business reasons for the variety of pop musical forms fueled by the San Francisco music scene. Looks at satellite factors to the music such as radio, poster art, nightclubs, and studios. Features individual essays on the more than 100 significant recording bands to have emerged from the Bay Area.
Alternative Title
  • Illustrated history of San Francisco rock music
  • History of San Francisco rock music
Subject
  • 1961-1990
  • Rock music > California > San Francisco > History and criticism
  • Rock musicians
  • Rock groups
  • Rock music > 1961-1970 > History and criticism
  • Rock music > 1971-1980 > History and criticism
  • Rock music > 1981-1990 > History and criticism
  • Rock music
  • Rockmusik
  • Geschichte
  • California > San Francisco
  • San Francisco, Calif
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Note
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes index.
Contents
The sounds of flowers -- Lights of the city. Bill Graham ; David Rubinson ; Posters and visuals ; Studios and record labels ; Clubs and concert halls ; Radio, retailing and Roling stone -- Anthems of the sun : [the bands].
ISBN
  • 0877012865
  • 9780877012863
LCCN
85012768
OCLC
  • ocm12135022
  • 12135022
  • SCSB-14043302
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library