Book Musik 021 - "Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom: The Golden Age of Rock" by Nik Cohn

Tosh and Kimley discuss “Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom: The Golden Age
of Rock” by Nik Cohn. Initially written in 1968 and revised in
1972, “Awopbop…” is one of the earliest books to tackle the history
of rock ‘n’ roll, both in front of and behind the curtain, and this
is back when everyone still thought it was a passing phase. Fifty
years later and now this book is essential reading in the music
writing cannon. Cohn developed a writing style that was completely
in sync with his subject matter – brash, visceral, in your face,
with loads of attitude. He doesn’t mince words and will happily
tell you that The Beatles sucked. You may not agree with him but
you’ll still be smiling as you attempt to muster up a few choice
words of your own for the writer.

Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts"
by LG17

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