Author : Janne Mäkelä
Release : 2004
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 887/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis John Lennon Imagined by : Janne Mäkelä
Download or read book John Lennon Imagined written by Janne Mäkelä. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered one of the most innovative artists in the history of popular music, John Lennon is also a fascinating example of the relationship between rock music and celebrity. Through investigation of the cultural and historical background of his stardom in England and the United States, this book explores why John Lennon became a much-debated celebrity and why he remains so. Lennon's career from the 1960s until his tragic death in 1980, and even beyond, demonstrates how different expectations articulated by the star, the music industry, the media, and the fans form relations which change in terms of time and place. Using a multidisciplinary approach and intriguing case studies, this book also examines cultural identity, authenticity, and gender in popular music stardom.