This Companion maps the world of pop and rock, pinpointing the most significant moments in its history and presenting the key issues involved in understanding p

With 'Key Concepts in Popular Music', Roy Shuker presents a comprehensive A-Z glossary of the main terms and concepts used in the study of popular music.

The first collection of academic essays focused entirely on the musical, historical, cultural and media impact of the Rolling Stones.

Featuring fascinating accounts from practitioners, this Companion examines how developments in recording have transformed musical culture.

Most often associated with modern artists such as Bob Dylan, Elton John, Don McLean, Neil Diamond, and Carole King, the singer-songwriter tradition in fact has