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Soft cover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. A thick, heavy book, with 800 pages, softcover in excellent, as new condition, hardly used. First published in 2007. An absolutely stunning book, brilliantly reseached and put together by a team of dedicated music enthusiasts. 1000 of the most electrifying moments from a century of popular music from around the world. Whether awesome musicianship, or genius performance, these are the moments that have shaped popular music as we know it today. From the most explosive lyrics and chart-busting albums and singles to the greatest compositions and pivotal performances, this is an overview of each moment's impact on modern music, on popular culture, and on rock evolution. At once critical analysis of these seminal moments, and glorious celebration of 100 years of popular music. Some moments are legendary-the spectacular explosion of punk, the genius of Lennon's song-writing. Others are more subtle ground-breaking productions that inspired decades of imitators, the first use of the MOOG synthesizer, the untimely death of an icon or the important dances. Each moment is placed in its historic, cultural and musical context creating an intelligent, accessible guide to the world of music.