The Velvet Underground: An Illustrated History of a Walk on the Wild Side
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760336725 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hardly anyone bought the Velvet Underground’s albums when they were released, but most everyone who did formed a band. This was the kind of influence the Velvets exerted, and it persists to this day in the sounds of groups as diverse as Patti Smith, Talking Heads, Sex Pistols, R.E.M., My Bloody Valentine, and Sonic Youth--all of whom claim the Velvets as their most important influence. And then there are such soundalikes as Yo La Tengo, Luna, and the Strokes, to name a few. Published on the forty-fifth anniversary of the Velvet Underground’s founding, this is the first illustrated history of the band that rocked rock--one of the most inspired and influential rock ’n’ roll bands of all time. The book follows this icon of Sixties rock from its heady first days with Lou Reed, John Cale, German chanteuse Nico, drummer Moe Tucker, and guitarist Sterling Morrison; through its management by pop artist Andy Warhol, who made the band the siren of his Factory and part of his traveling multimedia show, the Exploding Plastic Inevitable; to its later incarnations in the early Seventies. “They opened wounds worth opening with brutal imagery, without apology,” Patti Smith said, upon the band’s 1996 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And this book offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how the Velvet Underground did it.
“Assisted by a number of contributors, DeRogatis, the pop-music critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, has put together the latest book to appear on the gritty New York band the Velvet Underground. A Walk on the Wild Side is packed with great photos—Andy Warhol working on his banana design for the first Velvet Underground album, rare shots of the band in all their dark majesty, even unusual promo pictures of Lou Reed and company decked out in bright paisley along with generous spreads of psychedelic poster art. The insightful text by veteran rock critic Jim DeRogatis defines the band’s anti-hippie stance, yet connects them to the era’s psychedelia while underscoring the essential timelessness of a sound that launched a thousand bands in the decades after their breakup.” - Shepherd Express (Milwaukee, WI) “Arty Illustrated History Maps Velvet Underground’s Influence” “The Velvet
"Not primary but enjoyable" according to Bennett Theissen. Obviously, this book was made because there would be an audience for it. There's nothing really new in the book -- all the writing comes from other books (there's even a chapter from Andy Warhol's Popism book), and there may be a couple photos that I haven't seen too much, but the only essential thing here that isn't in any other VU book is a chronological listing of performances from 1965-1971. Still, didn't pay much for it -- right now you can get a used copy for 5Not primary but enjoyable Obviously, this book was made because there would be an audience for it. There's nothing really new in the book -- all the writing comes from other books (there's even a chapter from Andy Warhol's Popism book), and there may be a couple photos that I haven't seen too much, but the only essential thing here that isn't in any other VU book is a chronological listing of performances from 1965-1971. Still, didn't pay much for it -- right now you can get a used copy for 53 cents! (plus $3.99 shipping) And it looks pretty . cents! (plus $Not primary but enjoyable Obviously, this book was made because there would be an audience for it. There's nothing really new in the book -- all the writing comes from other books (there's even a chapter from Andy Warhol's Popism book), and there may be a couple photos that I haven't seen too much, but the only essential thing here that isn't in any other VU book is a chronological listing of performances from 1965-1971. Still, didn't pay much for it -- right now you can get a used copy for 53 cents! (plus $3.99 shipping) And it looks pretty . .99 shipping) And it looks pretty . "Excellent !!" according to Richard M. Rod Jr.. New book by Jim DeRogatis. just arrived from amazon pre-order today. Wow! It is beautiful. It is large like a coffee table book, with a cool 1/Excellent !! New book by Jim DeRogatis. just arrived from amazon pre-order today. Wow! It is beautiful. It is large like a coffee table book, with a cool 1/3 velvet strip that works like a velvet dust jacket but covers middle 3rd of book. Just did a quick page thru and not too many new photos but most are the best quality I have ever seen. Crisp clear photos that have previously been smaller and nowhere as crisp. There is a nice section on Live performances & rehearsals courtesy of our friend Oliver, a couple posters that I have . velvet strip that works like a velvet dust jacket but covers middle Excellent !! New book by Jim DeRogatis. just arrived from amazon pre-order today. Wow! It is beautiful. It is large like a coffee table book, with a cool 1/3 velvet strip that works like a velvet dust jacket but covers middle 3rd of book. Just did a quick page thru and not too many new photos but most are the best quality I have ever seen. Crisp clear photos that have previously been smaller and nowhere as crisp. There is a nice section on Live performances & rehearsals courtesy of our friend Oliver, a couple posters that I have . rd of book. Just did a quick page thru and not too many new photos but most are the best quality I have ever seen. Crisp clear photos that have previously been smaller and nowhere as crisp. There is a nice section on Live performances & rehearsals courtesy of our friend Oliver, a couple posters that I have