Music of the 1980s

by Thomas Harrison

Book Overview

Beyond coverage of mainstream 80s music, such as "hair band" hard rock, pop, new wave, and rap, this compilation of essential musical artists also covers genres like classical, jazz, outlaw country, and music theater.

Popular music in the United States during the 1980s is well known for imports from abroad, such as A-ha, Def Leppard, Falco, and Men at Work, as well as homegrown American rock acts such as Guns 'N Roses, Huey Lewis...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313365997
• ISBN13: 9780313365997
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"