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"Liverpool is a city officially branded as the birthplace of the Beatles and recognised as the 'World Capital of Pop' by the Guinness Book of Records. Hassan brings a fresh perspective on the city's musical life and history by providing the first in-depth investigation into its 'hidden' hard rock and metal scene. Drawing on first-hand interviews and observation, the book examines the experiences of the promoters, musicians and fans who identify with the scene, their collaboration on the preparation and promotion of gigs, and the rise and fall of the venues involved. In doing so, it reveals the resilience of a scene that has endured since the late 1960s, and challenges city-branding initiatives based on narrow images of music heritage. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book will appeal not only to students and researchers working across a range of disciplines, but also to a wider readership interested in music, place and cultural heritage." - Sara Cohen, University of Liverpool, UK This is the first book to examine the partially hidden history of metal music scenes within the city of Liverpool and the surrounding region of Merseyside in the North-West of England. It r

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Author

Nedim Hassan (auth.)

Publisher

Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9783030776831

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Music, Sociology