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Band Together: Internal Dynamics in U2, R.E.M., Radiohead and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Contributor(s): Eliraz, Mirit (Author)

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 ISBN: 0786426209     ISBN-13: 9780786426201
Publisher: McFarland & Company
OUR PRICE: $41.95  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 2006
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Annotation: From The Joshua Tree to Blood Sugar Sex Magik, from Automatic for the People to OK Compute, they produced some of the most memorable rock albums of the post-punk era. Beyond the music, though, the members of U2, R.E.M., Radiohead and the Red Hot Chili Peppers share several common bonds. With a focus on internal creative dynamics, author Mirit Eliraz studies four of the most popular, critically acclaimed, and prolific rock bands of the last quarter century. Introductory chapters offer band bios; reasons for formation; and each group's friends, collaborators and business partners. Middle chapters discuss the governing structures and general relations within the bands; obstacles to unity and survival; how diverse elements are merged into a productive whole; role divisions; the collaborative process; and life on the road. Concluding chapters cover external influences on band dynamics; the evolution of each band's communal life; and challenges to the band paradigm.
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BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles - Rock
Dewey: 781.66
LCCN: 2006025061
Age Level: 18-UP
Grade Level: 13-UP
Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.82" W x 9.16" L (0.84 lbs) 272 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1950-1999
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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From The Joshua Tree to Blood Sugar Sex Magik, from Automatic for the People to OK Computer, they produced some of the most memorable rock albums of the post-punk era. Beyond the music, though, the members of U2, R.E.M., Radiohead and the Red Hot Chili Peppers share several common bonds. Having emerged from punk's do-it-yourself ethos, they embody collective creativity over individual artistry. With the exception of the Chili Peppers' revolving-door guitarists, each band's lineup has remained stable while the groups outlasted most of their contemporaries. The twin factors of group-inspired music and long-term collaboration make these four bands important case studies in modern rock and roll. With a focus on creative dynamics, author Mirit Eliraz studies four of the most popular, critically acclaimed, and prolific rock bands of the last quarter century. Introductory chapters offer band bios; reasons for formation; and each group's friends, collaborators and business partners. Middle chapters discuss the governing structures and general relations within the bands; obstacles to unity and survival; how diverse elements are merged into a productive whole; role divisions; the collaborative process; and life on the road. Concluding chapters cover external influences on band dynamics; the evolution of each band's communal life; and challenges to the band paradigm.
 
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