The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film

By Paige A. Willson, Anthony J. Fonseca, Melissa U.D. Goldsmith

The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film features the most significant productions from around the world. The entries in this volume encompass a range of subjects that including straightforward biographies, rockumentaries, and even the occasional mockumentary. The scope also allows for the inclusion of films about fictional singers and bands (including girl bands), with emphasis on a variety of themes: songwriter-band relationships, the rise and fall of a career, music saving the day, the promoter's point-of-view, band competitions, the traveling band, and rock-based absurdity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442269863
• ISBN13: 9781442269866
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.0" x 10.1"