Unsung Heroes of Rock 'N' Roll: The Birth of Rock in the Wild Years Before Elvis
by Nick Tosches
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Read in July, 2007
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Tosches fans, rockists, people who like to read intelligent music criticism
To be charitable towards a man whom I genuinely respect, I will point out that this was one of Nick Tosches' first books. Tosches' tough-guy macho posturing is a weakness that runs through even his most mature works. This is why the gleefully dark mafia send-up Cut Numbers is so refreshing--he's not entirely serious. Still, does he really need to call Big Joe Turner a "fat f...more
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The combination of the writing talents of Nick Tosches with rock n' roll is a treat. Here we go beyond Elvis as ground zero for American rock n' roll. Tosches goes beyond Elvis that is almost myth-like. Essential book on the roots of rock - and basically beyond.
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