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There's a Riot Going on
Revolutionaries, Rock Stars, and the Rise and Fall of 60s Counter-culture
ISBN: 9781847671141
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Between 1965 and 1972, political activists around the globe prepared to mount a revolution, from the Black Panthers to the Gay Liberation Front, from the Yippies to the IRA. This book offers an account of this period in modern history; a portrait of an era when revolutionaries turned into rock stars, and rock stars dressed up as revolutionaries. More
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"'An extraordinary book...Doggett emerges triumphant. Grab a copy - By Any Means Necessary.' (5 stars)-Mojo * 'Peter Doggett's weighty tome is a treasure trove of countercultural anecdotes and reportage.' - New Statesman * 'Tells the story in an exemplary way.' - Financial Times * 'Doggett has mastered hundreds of interviews… More
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Between 1965 and 1972, political activists around the globe prepared to mount a revolution, from the Black Panthers to the Gay Liberation Front, from the Yippies to the IRA. Rock and soul music supplied the revolutionary tide with anthems and iconic imagery; and renowned musicians such as John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan were particularly influential in the movement. This is the definitive account of this unique period in modern history; a compelling portrait of an era when revolutionaries turned into rock stars, and rock stars dressed up as revolutionaries.
