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Informationen zum Autor Sean Wilentz is a preeminent historian whose work spans music, politics, and the arts. His writing has won numerous awards and has been nominated for a Grammy. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Klappentext For 125 years, Columbia Records has been one of the most vibrant and storied names in pre-recorded sound, nurturing the careers of jazz, blues, rock and pop legends such as W.C.Handy, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davies, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Adele and many more. This lavishly illustrated celebration, written by noted historian Sean Wilentz, tells the story of the label's rich history as it interweaves threads of technical and social change with the emergence of an incredible stable of artists and the creation of some of the greatest albums ever made. Also featuring over 300 rare and revealing images from the Columbia archives, 360 Sound is an inside look at a landmark record label and a must-have for any music fan. Zusammenfassung For 125 years, Columbia Records has remained one of the most vibrant and storied names in prerecorded sound, nurturing the careers of legends such as Bessie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and many more. Written by distinguished historian Sean Wilentz, 360 Sound tells the story of the label's rich history as it interweaves threads of technical and social change with the creation of some of the greatest albums ever made. Featuring over 300 rare and revealing images from the Columbia archives, this lavishly illustrated celebration is a must-have for any serious music fan.
