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Rock music - powerful, sensual, loud and full of energy. It has changed the face of modern music. But what is its fascination for, and its significance in contemporary society and what cultural values does it reflect? Peter Wicke addresses these issues in a stimulating and penetrating study of rock music tracing the genesis and influence of this diverse strand of popular music. Beginning with the advent of rock 'n' roll, Wicke chronicles the development through Elvis Presley and the Beatles to the current music industry, its performers, and the impact of the music video. The book will appeal to readers with an interest in music history, popular culture, and media studies.

本書為了要重多元化音樂風格出現的脈絡，試著考查搖滾樂的社會基礎與文化起源，去除歷史的神祕化，並將搖滾樂所反映的社會運動作了一番澄清。 本書原始德語版原出版於地球上最遙遠，同時也最封閉的地區之一──柏林圍牆還未倒塌之前的東德，當貓王、披頭四、滾石，以及其他許許多多的音樂，用節奏、韻律與聲波越過了這堵高牆時，我們就應該體認到跨時空、跨文化的搖滾樂，仍將會是二十一世紀抓住青春、表達叛逆、永保年輕

‘This is an extraordinary achievement and it will become an absolutely vital and trusted resource for everyone working in the field of popular music studies. Even more broadly, anyone interested in po