Living Through Pop

In 1956 many people thought rock 'n' roll was a passing fad, yet over forty years later pop is more than ever a part of contemporary culture, constantly reinventing itself for successive generations.Living Through Popexplores pop's history, examining the ways in which it has been produced by musicians, broadcasters, critics and fans. In discussing the complex relationship between the past and the present, the contributors cover a broad range of artists and genres from theRolling Stonesand theVelvet Undergroundto punk, rap, dance and theSpice Girls. Contributors include: Time Barnes, Jeremy Gilbert, Steven Hawes, Ben Watson, Imruh Bakari, James Ingham, Rupa Huq, Alexi Munroe and Jude Davies