John Lennon Imagined
Subtitle: Cultural History of a Rock Star (Music/Meanings, V. 4)
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing
Published: March 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780820467887
Subjects: General; Popular Culture - General; Biography / Autobiography; 1940-1980; Biography; England; Fame; Lennon, John,; Rock musicians; Social aspects; Biography/Autobiography
Description: "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."--BOOK JACKET.