Title: American troubadours :
Authors: Brend, Mark.
Date: 2001
Publisher: Backbeat Books ;
Physical description: 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language: English
LC classification: M
Abstract: "This new book reveals the work of nine key singer-songwriters of the 1960s: David Ackles; David Blue; Tim Buckley; Tim Hardin; Fred Neil; Phil Ochs; Tom Rapp; Tim Rose; and Tom Rush. Here are individual tales of creativity and classic songs including If I Were A Carpenter, Everybody's Talkin', Song To The Siren, Hey Joe, and No Regrets. The book shows how these nine talented artists each expanded the standard pop blueprint of the day and made a significant contribution to rock music's coming of age. A 32 page colour section features rare and revealing photographs, and a fully annotated and illustrated discography details the recorded output of the nine. At the time of writing, eight of our American Troubadours have been "rediscovered", their back-catalogues reissued and their reputations redefined. Only David Blue remains largely forgotten. Tim Buckley is the best known, and is now firmly established as a pioneering figure. The others are still known only to relatively small groups of enthusiasts - critics, knowledgeable collectors, and other musicians. This book tells their stories."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: David Ackles -- David Blue -- Tim Buckley -- Tim Hardin -- Fred Neil -- Phil Ochs -- Tom Rapp -- Tim Rose -- Tom Rush.
Subject headings (LCSH): Lyricists--United States--History--20th century.; Rock music--United States; Rock music--United States--1961-1970.; Rock music--United States--1961-70.; Singers--United States--History--20th century.