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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571327898
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 640
Dive into the captivating world of "Good Night and Good Riddance: How Thirty-Five Years of John Peel Helped to Shape Modern Britain." This remarkable social history serves as both a diary of a nation's evolving culture and a profound appraisal of one of the UK's most influential broadcasters. John Peel, a name synonymous with modern British popular music, the legendary figure who fervently championed countless artists across genres, from rock legends like David Bowie to innovative hip-hop artists like Dizzee Rascal, is the heart and soul of this work.
Through this engaging narrative, explore how Peel impacted the music landscape through his diverse selections, from punk and reggae to jungle and grime. The book details around 300 memorable shows aired between 1967 and 2004, providing a comprehensive overview of Peel's illustrious broadcasting career while placing it within cultural and social contexts.
With its warm and insightful prose, "Good Night and Good Riddance" not only revives the spirit of John Peel for readers but also showcases the significant developments that influenced his tastes and thoughts. This book is a must-have for music lovers and cultural historians who want to understand the transformative era of British music in the late 20th century. Celebrate the legacy of a broadcasting pioneer and discover the music that shaped a nation.
Delivery Information: Get your copy now and enjoy fast shipping across New Zealand, ensuring you never miss out on the opportunity to read this beloved title.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571327898
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 640
Description:
Goodnight and Good Riddance: How Thirty-Five Years of John Peel Helped to Shape Modern Britain is a social history, a diary of a nation's changing culture, and an in-depth appraisal of one of the UK's greatest broadcasters, a man who can legitimately be called the most influential figure in post-war British popular music.
Without the support of John Peel, it's unlikely that innumerable artists - from David Bowie to Dizzee Rascal, Jethro Tull to Joy Division - would have received national radio exposure. But Peel's influence goes much deeper than this. Whether he was championing punk, reggae, jungle or grime, he had a unique relationship with his audience that was part taste-maker, part trusted friend.
The book focuses on some 300 shows between 1967 and 2004, giving a thorough overview of Peel's broadcasting career and placing it in its cultural and social contexts. Peel comes alive for the reader, as do the key developments that kept him at the cutting edge - the changes in his tastes; the changes in his thinking. Just like a Peel show, Goodnight and Good Riddance is warm, informative and insightful, and wears its enthusiasm proudly.
ISBN: 9780571327898
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 640
Dive into the captivating world of "Good Night and Good Riddance: How Thirty-Five Years of John Peel Helped to Shape Modern Britain." This remarkable social history serves as both a diary of a nation's evolving culture and a profound appraisal of one of the UK's most influential broadcasters. John Peel, a name synonymous with modern British popular music, the legendary figure who fervently championed countless artists across genres, from rock legends like David Bowie to innovative hip-hop artists like Dizzee Rascal, is the heart and soul of this work.
Through this engaging narrative, explore how Peel impacted the music landscape through his diverse selections, from punk and reggae to jungle and grime. The book details around 300 memorable shows aired between 1967 and 2004, providing a comprehensive overview of Peel's illustrious broadcasting career while placing it within cultural and social contexts.
With its warm and insightful prose, "Good Night and Good Riddance" not only revives the spirit of John Peel for readers but also showcases the significant developments that influenced his tastes and thoughts. This book is a must-have for music lovers and cultural historians who want to understand the transformative era of British music in the late 20th century. Celebrate the legacy of a broadcasting pioneer and discover the music that shaped a nation.
Delivery Information: Get your copy now and enjoy fast shipping across New Zealand, ensuring you never miss out on the opportunity to read this beloved title.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571327898
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 640
Description:
Goodnight and Good Riddance: How Thirty-Five Years of John Peel Helped to Shape Modern Britain is a social history, a diary of a nation's changing culture, and an in-depth appraisal of one of the UK's greatest broadcasters, a man who can legitimately be called the most influential figure in post-war British popular music.
Without the support of John Peel, it's unlikely that innumerable artists - from David Bowie to Dizzee Rascal, Jethro Tull to Joy Division - would have received national radio exposure. But Peel's influence goes much deeper than this. Whether he was championing punk, reggae, jungle or grime, he had a unique relationship with his audience that was part taste-maker, part trusted friend.
The book focuses on some 300 shows between 1967 and 2004, giving a thorough overview of Peel's broadcasting career and placing it in its cultural and social contexts. Peel comes alive for the reader, as do the key developments that kept him at the cutting edge - the changes in his tastes; the changes in his thinking. Just like a Peel show, Goodnight and Good Riddance is warm, informative and insightful, and wears its enthusiasm proudly.