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Sex, Rock & History

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Rock’n’roll mirrors society’s changing attitudes about sex. The women who fainted at the concerts of Little Richard, Elvis Presley’s provocative pelvic thrusts, Sid and Nancy Vicious embodying the self-destructive nihilism of punk-rock with their troubled relationship, and the influential Riot Grrrl movement transformed sexual mores. Historian Edward Shorter explores the connection between sex and the musical genre that defined 20th century culture in this funny, illuminating short account.

Language: English

Pages: 29

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: December 13, 2012

Sex, Rock & History

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Rock’n’roll mirrors society’s changing attitudes about sex. The women who fainted at the concerts of Little Richard, Elvis Presley’s provocative pelvic thrusts, Sid and Nancy Vicious embodying the self-destructive nihilism of punk-rock with their troubled relationship, and the influential Riot Grrrl movement transformed sexual mores. Historian Edward Shorter explores the connection between sex and the musical genre that defined 20th century culture in this funny, illuminating short account.

Language: English

Pages: 29

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: December 13, 2012

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