The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals

by Steven Otfinoski

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Instrumental recordings without vocals flourished from 1955 to 1966. This book discusses such defining characteristics of the period as sax-driven combos, twangy guitars, and explosive dance crazes. The book includes insider anecdotes, interview materials, archival photographs, and a discography.

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Steven Otfinoski holds a B.A. in literature from Antioch College in Ohio. He has been writing about African Americans for nearly two decades

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Music, Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS
784.166Arts & recreationMusicInstrumental MusicGeneral principles, musical forms, instruments [formerly: Choruses and part songs]Traditions of musicRock
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ML3534 .O84MusicLiterature on musicLiterature on musicHistory and criticismPopular music

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