The Encyclopedia of Popular Music


Book Description

This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.













The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music


Book Description

Provides over 3,000 entries covering the most important artists in popular music.













Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 1


Book Description

The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 1 provides an overview of media, industry, and technology and its relationship to popular music. In 500 entries by 130 contributors from around the world, the volume explores the topic in two parts: Part I: Social and Cultural Dimensions, covers the social phenomena of relevance to the practice of popular music and Part II: The Industry, covers all aspects of the popular music industry, such as copyright, instrumental manufacture, management and marketing, record corporations, studios, companies, and labels. Entries include bibliographies, discographies and filmographies, and an extensive index is provided.




The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music


Book Description

From Abba to ZZ Top by way of James Brown, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra, this comprehensive reference book on popular music encompasses the extraordinary range of modern music from country, cabaret, reggae, folk, gospel, rock 'n' roll, and swing. More than 3,000 entries illuminate the careers of top performers, sognwriters, and musicians and outline the histories of important record labels.