Encyclopedia of World Pop Music, 1980-2001

by Stan Jeffries

Book Overview

In this eclectic encyclopedia, author Stan Jeffries chronicles the careers of over 110 musical artists from 37 different nations. Entries include biographical information, trace the entrants' musical development, and recount the performers' critical and popular reception. A collection of photos, an index by nation, and appendices of music industry awards and standards for gold and platinum certification by country complete this one-of-a-kind resource...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313315477
• ISBN13: 9780313315473
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Brief biographies, basic history, and background music info

Compiled and organized by music critic and radio host Stan Jeffries, Encyclopedia Of World Pop Music 1980-2001 offers 277-pages of brief biographies, basic history, and background music information concerning modern pop music stars performing worldwide over the past twenty years. Appendix A lists entries alphabetically by country; Appendix B lists awards; and Appendix C explains silver/gold/platinum sales requirements. Extensively researched, offering web sites for quick lookup as well as more standard sources, Encyclopedia Of World Pop Music 1980-2001 is a welcome and information packed contribution to Popular Culture Music History collections, as well as an invaluable Songwriter/Performer reference.