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Send in the clones : a cultural study of the tribute band

Title
Send in the clones : a cultural study of the tribute band / Georgina Gregory.
Author
Gregory, Georgina.
Publication
Sheffield, UK ; Bristol, CT : Equinox Pub., 2012.

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Description
172 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.
Summary
Although musical tributes play a role within contemporary culture, little serious research has been published on the subject. This book contributes to the understanding of the phenomenon of the tribute band by linking it to other types of imitative entertainment.
Series Statement
Studies in popular music
Uniform Title
Studies in popular music.
Alternative Title
  • Cultural study of the tribute band
  • Clones
Subject
  • Tribute bands (Musical groups)
  • Popular music > History and criticism
  • Music
  • Popular music
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction -- 2. Tribute Bands in Context -- 3. From "Ghost" and Cover Bands, to Pop Parody and Tributes -- 4. Establishing a Typology -- 5. Getting Established and Maintaining a Career -- 6. The Value of Paying Tribute: Critical Responses -- 7. Fandom and Collective Participation.
ISBN
  • 9781845532635
  • 1845532635
  • 9781845532451
  • 1845532457
LCCN
2011004422
OCLC
  • ocn700468593
  • 700468593
  • SCSB-14423153
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library