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Hang on Sloopy: the History of Rock & Roll in Ohio
Nick Talevski
Hang on Sloopy: the History of Rock & Roll in Ohio
Nick Talevski
A comprehensive overview of rock & roll in Ohio from the 1950s to the present, the book is divided into 14 chapters. Inside you'll find: the complete story behind "Hang On Sloopy" and the Ohio State University tradition; How Cleveland won the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Alan Freed and the rise of rock & roll; New Wave and the Akron sound - Devo & The Pretenders; Cincinnati powerhouses WLW radio and King-Federal Records; Alternative rock in Ohio; Heartland rock - Joe Walsh, Michael Stanley and the Raspberries; Buckeye rock on TV - WKRP In Cincinnati; Soul, Funk and R&B in Ohio; and much, much more! This well-documented book also chronicles the musical scenes around the Buckeye State.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 19, 2009 |
ISBN13 | 9780980056105 |
Publishers | Guardian Express Media |
Pages | 258 |
Dimensions | 230 × 150 × 10 mm · 381 g |
Language | English |