The Beatles: A Bio-Bibliography (Popular Culture Bio-Bibliographies) - Hardcover

Mckeen, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313259933 ISBN 13: 9780313259937

Publisher: Greenwood, 1989

Synopsis

The career of the Beatles, England's and probably the world's most famous rock 'n' roll musical group of the 1960s, has interested a wide variety of people from journalists to rock historians, from popular writers to the American public. In this one-volume reference book, McKeen traces The Beatles' career from the first American appearance in a film clip on the Jack Paar show in 1964 to their breakup in 1970.

The first part of the book contains a biographical essay, and chapters on the group's work--albums, films, performances--their influence on popular culture, and a summary of what happened to John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr after the dissolution of the group in 1970. Part II continues with reference material, a discography, a bibliography and a list of concerts, television appearances, and film performances. The final chapter is a chronology of events from 1940-1970. This book is an invaluable resource for courses in Rock Music, Popular Music, and Introduction to Music. It is also a priceless reference book for rock historians and will certainly interest Beatle fans.

About this title

Book Description:

… a good beginning source for anyone interested in the Beatles. Choice

About the Author:

WILLIAM McKEEN is on the faculty of the University of Florida, Gainsville. He is working on a new book about Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson and was formerly a newspaper reporter and magazine editor before beginning his teaching career.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0313259933
• ISBN 13: 9780313259937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 191