Encyclopedia of World Pop Music, 1980-2001

(Hardback)

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This eclectic encyclopaedia chronicles the careers of over 110 musical artists from all over the world. Performers in many different areas of popular music have achieved success in nations outside the United States. Some peformers, like A-Ha and Falco, are known as "one-hit wonders" in America. Bands such as The Stone Roses and The Sugarcubes achieved "cult" or underground status in the United States but were headline acts in their native countries. And acts such as Dragon Ash, The Leningrad Cowboys, and Powderfinger are all but unknown in America while regarded as landmark acts in their homelands. Author Stan Jeffries chronicles the careers of the leading bands and solo acts from 37 different nations. Entries include biographical information, trace the entrants' musical development, and recount the reception that these performers received from fans and critics alike.Includ es photos, an index by nation, and appendices of music industry awards and standards for gold and platinum certification by country. The 1980s and 1990s were a landmark time in American music, but many fans are unaware of the extent to which music changed and grew throughout the world. From the dance rhythms of South America, to the blendings of traditional and popular music in Asia, to the "Europop" scene, the author takes us through a tour of the world's most popular and influential acts in popular music at the end of the 20th century.

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[a] valuable contribution to pop music history becuase Jeffries includes profiles of musicians not found in other reference works....recommended for libraries featuring comprehensive pop music collections.-VOYA
[s]hould serve well as a supplement to more comprehensive resources.-Reference & User Services Quarterly
[E]ncyclopedia 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.-The Bookwatch
British music critic and radio host Jeffries has compiled this specialized guide to 117 performers whose greatest success has come outside the US. Artists representing 37 countries (Argentina to Wales) were chosen primarily because of significant record sales in their country of popularity, with a few additional artists included based on their influence rather than sales (e.g., Yello)....This unique publication should be valuable to most popular music collections. Highly recommended. General and academic collections.-Choice
Recommended for larger public and secondary-school libraries.-Library Journal
This volume would be useful for collections supporting a strong music department that ventures into world music.-Library Media Collection
"a valuable contribution to pop music history becuase Jeffries includes profiles of musicians not found in other reference works....recommended for libraries featuring comprehensive pop music collections."-VOYA
"should serve well as a supplement to more comprehensive resources."-Reference & User Services Quarterly
"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."-The Bookwatch
"[a] valuable contribution to pop music history becuase Jeffries includes profiles of musicians not found in other reference works....recommended for libraries featuring comprehensive pop music collections."-VOYA
"[s]hould serve well as a supplement to more comprehensive resources."-Reference & User Services Quarterly
"[E]ncyclopedia 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."-The Bookwatch
"Recommended for larger public and secondary-school libraries."-Library Journal
"This volume would be useful for collections supporting a strong music department that ventures into world music."-Library Media Collection
"British music critic and radio host Jeffries has compiled this specialized guide to 117 performers whose greatest success has come outside the US. Artists representing 37 countries (Argentina to Wales) were chosen primarily because of significant record sales in their country of popularity, with a few additional artists included based on their influence rather than sales (e.g., Yello)....This unique publication should be valuable to most popular music collections. Highly recommended. General and academic collections."-Choice

Author Bio

STAN JEFFRIES is a music critic radio show host._He was a contributor to The Rough Guide to Rock.