Send in the Clones - A Cultural Study of the Tribute Band

This book makes an important contribution to the understanding of the phenomenon of the tribute band by linking it to other types of imitative entertainment such as 'ghost', cover and parody bands.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Tribute Bands in Context 3. From 'Ghost' and Cover Bands, to Pop Parody and Tributes 4. Establishing a Typology 5. Getting Established and Maintaining a Career 6. The Value of Paying Tribute: Critical Responses 7. Fandom and Collective Participation

About the author

Georgina Gregory is a senior lecturer in Media and Film at the University of Central Lancashire where she teaches modules on popular music, youth and popular culture and cultural theory. She also works as a freelance music researcher for the UK Performing Rights Society. In addition to publications on popular music and youth culture, Georgina is co-author of The Essential Guide to Careers in Media and Film (Sage, 2007).

Summary

This book makes an important contribution to the understanding of the phenomenon of the tribute band by linking it to other types of imitative entertainment such as 'ghost', cover and parody bands.

Product details

• Authors: Georgina Gregory
• Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2012
• EAN: 9781845532635
• ISBN: 978-1-84553-263-5
• No. of pages: 184
• Weight: 431 g
• Illustrations: 19 illustrations
• Series: Studies in Popular Music; Studies in Popular Music
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries