Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 784.54
EAN num: 9780440575801
ISBN number: 044057580X
Label: Dell Books (Paperbacks)
Manufacturer: Dell Books (Paperbacks)
Page Count: 643
Printing Date: 1982-11
Publishing house: Dell Books (Paperbacks)
Sale Popularity Level: 1817650
Studio: Dell Books (Paperbacks)
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I hemmed and hawed a bit between 3 and 4 stars and finally decided that Dave Marsh's ego was offensive enough to drop it to 3. Don't get me wrong, I loved most of the material in this book but where I separate from the 5-star reviewers is when Marsh makes ridiculous statements which don't stand up to scrutiny.
He refers to the Four Preps in the mid-60s as a pop vocal group whose career was about to be destroyed by the Beatles (No question about that!). But then says that they were probably wishing that was the full extent of their problem. The obvious insinuation being that the Four Preps were lackluster performers. (Which they were anything but!). Later on in the book the Great One lists the 40 worst #1 hits. The very first two songs on the list are Debbie Reynolds' "Tammy" and Jummie Rodgers' "Honeycomb". Apparently Marsh is trying to convey the impression that he is hip by trashing two of the best songs of the 50s. The low point of "Rock Lists" is Marsh's commentary concerning the censorship of Body Counts' "Cop Killer" which he interprets simply as a political statement against police forces that prey on minorities. Give me a break Dave! Tell the kids to go out and kill a cop and that will solve everything?
Bottom line is: great information overall but don't take all of the opinions and philosophizing as gospel.
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Dave Marsh's Original Book of Rock Lists is great resource guide for any music fan. From complete chapters on Elvis & The Beatles to list the top 40 songs and albums for every year from 1956 to 1980, you get fun lists of well-remember to almost forgotten songs.
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In this book, Dave Marsh has compiled the definitive lists of the best and the worst that rock 'n' roll has to offer. Drawing from his experience as a rock critic for Rolling Stone magazine, he has covered every aspect of rock 'n' roll, from musicians to songwriters, from attitude to publicity. Along with his own opinions and information, he has gathered the input of other select critics and musicians. Irreverent and witty, this book is a great read. No one with aspirations of being a master of rock trivia should be without it. Where else can you get a list of all the best records that never made it to #1? Who else has compiled a list of the absolute silliest band names to come out of the 60's? Where else can you get good advice like "Don't let the roadie handle your valuable guitar. I have a box of toothpicks that used to be a Les Paul"? This book is now out of print, but it is worth the wait to find a used copy.
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