The Velvet Underground

by Witts, Richard

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Title Statements

Full title :The Velvet Underground / Richard Witts.

Summary

"Though The Velvet Underground existed for less than three years with its original members, it is considered to be not just the "ultimate New York band" but also the most influential group ever. Artists who have acknowledged such influence include David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Patti Smith, Joy Division and Nirvana." "Witts places the band and its genesis in the cultural context of Manhattan's beatnik bohemianism, its radical artistic environment, and the city's negative reaction to California's "Hippie" counterculture. Lou Reed's "song factory" background is also considered, while his Primitives (1965) and Velvet Underground songs (1965-70) are examined within the stylistic context of rock music. The band's sound world is likewise considered in this light. John Cale's experimental contribution is assessed, especially his work for LaMonte Young (The Theatre of Eternal Music) and what he carried from that experience into the Velvets' sound." "Witts examines the musical influences of the Velvets on punk, post-punk and subsequent rock movements, culminating in the group's reunion of 1993. He also indexes the variety of media constructions that the group endured through the years and how these affected Cale, Nico and Reed and their attempts to establish solo careers."--BOOK JACKET.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2006.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Equinox
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2006.

The Physical Object

Description:171 pages : : illustrations, portraits ; : 22 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781904768272, 190476827X
oclc:ocm58454236
LC Classification:ML421.V44
Dewey Decimal:782.421660922

Subjects

Criticism, interpretation, etc Groupes rock -- États-Unis Rock (Musique) -- Histoire et critique.… Rock groups Rock groups -- United States Rock music Rock music -- History and criticism. --… United States Velvet Underground (Musical group)