Burning Down the House (Hardback)
Gould, Jonathan (Author)
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£28.00
On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, acclaimed music biographer Jonathan Gould presents the long-overdue, definitive story of this singular band, capturing the gritty energy of 1970s New York City and showing how a group of art students brought fringe culture to rock's mainstream, forever changing the look and sound of popular music.
Reviews
"Riveting...In a gripping narrative, Gould traces Talking Heads' journey from their hometowns to their art schools, Chrystie Street loft, and eventual global stardom. He sharply analyzes their work and includes rich portraits of ind...
ISBN (SKU)
9780063022980
Pages
512
Weight
673g
Dimensions
229x152
Imprint
Mariner Books
Published
21, July, 2025
Genres
Local Interest
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