”it’s rare that someone can tell a first-person account of the earliest Dylan concerts, the civil rights movement, JFK’s assassination, MLK’s rallies, the Beatles’ first arrival in America”
The Magic Years: Scenes from a Rock-and-Roll Life
Jonathan Taplin · 2013 · 384 pages
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About the book
Jonathan Taplin examines the golden years between 1965 and 1973, when popular culture, technology, and politics converged to create an unprecedented moment of historical transformation. From Woodstock to Watergate, from the rise of the counterculture to the technological revolution, Taplin connects music, film, and visual arts with profound social changes that shaped contemporary society.
With engaging narrative and thorough research, the book offers a fresh perspective on how a rebellious generation managed to reimagine culture and society, leaving a legacy that continues to influence us.
Book details
| Author | Jonathan Taplin |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Magic Years |
| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Pages | 384 |
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