Promotional Information

Beyond coverage of mainstream 80s music, such as "hair band" hard rock, pop, new wave, and rap, this compilation of essential musical artists also covers genres like classical, jazz, outlaw country, and music theater.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction 1: Pop Becomes Visual 2: Hard Rock and Heavy Metal's Pinnacle 3: Mainstream and Underground Rock 4: Country in the Mainstream 5: Specialized Genres Notes Selected Bibliography Index

About the Author

Thomas Harrison, PhD, is associate professor of music business and recording at Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL.