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Experience the riveting journey of one of rock's most iconic bands with 'A Band with Built-In Hate.' This captivating book chronicles The Who from their early days as the Detours in the mid-1960s through their evolution in the late 1970s, post-Quadrophenia. Written by renowned music historian Peter Stanfield, the narrative delves into the essence of their artistic flair, blending ambition with a raw sense of anger. As you leaf through the pages, discover the fusion of glamour and grunge that defined the British pop revolution, explored through pop art, music, and the cultural shifts of the era. The Who’s unparalleled journey is expertly depicted, from their humble beginnings in London’s pubs to commanding international arenas, making this essential reading for music lovers and rock history enthusiasts alike. With insights from notable contemporaries such as George Melly and Lawrence Alloway, this book captures a band that was not just performing but innovating, and navigating the chaotic landscapes of youth and punk culture. 'A Band with Built-In Hate' is a tribute to those groundbreaking years when The Who stood at the crossroads of pop and art-rock. Don't miss your chance to own this brilliant piece of music literature. Order now and receive free shipping on your item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781789146462. Year: 2022. Publisher: Reaktion Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146462
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
'Ours is music with built-in hatred,' said Pete Townshend. A Band with Built-In Hate pictures The Who from their inception as the Detours in the mid-sixties to the late seventies, post-Quadrophenia. It is a story of ambition and anger, glamour and grime, viewed through the prism of pop art and the radical levelling of high and low culture that it brought about — a drama that was aggressively performed by the band. Peter Stanfield lays down a path through the British pop revolution, its attitude and style, as it was uniquely embodied by The Who: first, under the mentorship of arch-mod Peter Meaden, as they learnt their trade in the pubs and halls of suburban London; and then with Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp, two aspiring filmmakers, at the very centre of things in Soho. Guided by contemporary commentators — among them George Melly, Lawrence Alloway and most conspicuously Nik Cohn — Stanfield describes a band driven by belligerence, and of what happened when Townshend, Daltrey, Moon and Entwistle moved from back-room stages to international arenas, from explosive 45s to expansive concept albums. Above all, he tells of how The Who confronted their lost youth as it was echoed in punk.
'Eloquently framing their success as the only successful 1960s UK pop/rock group that didn't want to be either the Beatles or the Rolling Stones, Stanfield locates the Who (and crucially their peak years, during which they were, he writes 'not copyists but innovators') at a boundary-breaking intersection of pop and art-rock.' — Tony Clayton-Lea, Irish Times
'There’s some very perceptive writing on the influ
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146462
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
'Ours is music with built-in hatred,' said Pete Townshend. A Band with Built-In Hate pictures The Who from their inception as the Detours in the mid-sixties to the late seventies, post-Quadrophenia. It is a story of ambition and anger, glamour and grime, viewed through the prism of pop art and the radical levelling of high and low culture that it brought about — a drama that was aggressively performed by the band. Peter Stanfield lays down a path through the British pop revolution, its attitude and style, as it was uniquely embodied by The Who: first, under the mentorship of arch-mod Peter Meaden, as they learnt their trade in the pubs and halls of suburban London; and then with Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp, two aspiring filmmakers, at the very centre of things in Soho. Guided by contemporary commentators — among them George Melly, Lawrence Alloway and most conspicuously Nik Cohn — Stanfield describes a band driven by belligerence, and of what happened when Townshend, Daltrey, Moon and Entwistle moved from back-room stages to international arenas, from explosive 45s to expansive concept albums. Above all, he tells of how The Who confronted their lost youth as it was echoed in punk.
'Eloquently framing their success as the only successful 1960s UK pop/rock group that didn't want to be either the Beatles or the Rolling Stones, Stanfield locates the Who (and crucially their peak years, during which they were, he writes 'not copyists but innovators') at a boundary-breaking intersection of pop and art-rock.' — Tony Clayton-Lea, Irish Times
'There’s some very perceptive writing on the influ