The first book of its kind, Classic Guitars of the '50s analyzes these intruments and their impact within the context of the music of the day. The book showcases more than 75 key instruments made by the great manufacturers, including the Fender Broadcaster (1950); Gibson Les Paul (1952); and Gibson ES-355 (1959). 200 color photos. Size D. Online promo.
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Several vintage reference books and guitar photo books have been published, but this is the first that analyzes the development of the electric guitar as pop icon and its impact within the context of the music and the culture of the 1950s. The backdrop of cultural influences on musical innovations such as Chuck Berry's electric R&B (not to mention his duckwalk), Buddy Holly's electric pop, Duane Eddy's famous twang, and Chet Atkins's pop-country hybrid sound is as much a key to the music as the musicians and their instruments. Certainly the Fifties was a defining period for electric guitars, giving birth to the Gibson Les Paul and ES-335, Fender Precision Bass and Stratocaster, Gretch 6120, and many others. For this new work, 15 of the leading guitar writers from around the world have been asked to offer their insights into the growth and popularity of popular music of the 1950s and the electric guitars used to produce it. Edited by Bacon, author of ten books on vintage and collectible guitars, this work is well recommended for both academic and public libraries.?Eric C. Shoaf, Brown Univ. Lib., Providence
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This survey of the electric guitar's history and evolution gathers reflections and insights of 15 of the world's leading guitar writers, packs in the lavish color photo accompaniments, and creates an excellent, involving title which musicians will love. Bacon does a fine job of editing: the smooth flow between subjects and the clear connections between insights and works makes for an admirable achievement. -- Midwest Book Review
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