Details

Subject(s)

• Rock music—History and criticism [Browse]
• Science fiction in music [Browse]

Series

• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 59. [More in this series]
• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 59 [More in this series]

Summary note

"This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. The author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-192) and index.

ISBN

• 9781476664705 ((softcover ; : alk. paper))
• 1476664706 ((softcover ; : alk. paper))

LCCN

2017041520

OCLC

989968390

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