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No Wave: Post-Punk. Underground. New York 1976-1980.
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Product Description
The perfect follow-up to "CBGB & OMFUG", "No Wave" chronicles the 'post-punk' music scene from 1976-1981. An extension of punk rock and new wave and the avant garde art movement of the '70s and '80s, the "No Wave" scene consisted of such stars as Debbie Harry, The Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Iggy Pop, Brian Eno of Roxy Music, John Cale of Velvet Underground, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Prince and William Burroughs, as well as many important but less famous artists such as Lydia Lunch, Rhys Chatam, DNA, Teenage Jesus, James Chance and Glenn Branca.Many black and white photos and substantial text in the form of 'oral history' from numerous musicians and artists compiled by revered musician Thurston Moore of legendary band Sonic Youth and music writer Byron Coley. The book will also include a CD compiled by Thurston Moore and Byron Coley.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #70055 in Books
- Published on: 2008-07-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 2
- Binding: Hardcover
- 144 pages
Editorial Reviews
Uncut Magazine
An extraordinary book.
Observer Music Monthly
It reads as an affecting love letter to a city.
About the Author
Thurston Moore is one of the founding members of the iconic rock band Sonic Youth as well as a music writer and archivist. His previous books have been very successful and garnered much media attention. Byron Coley is a music writer and critic for many music magazines and web sites.
