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WHAT MAKES A CULT MUSICIAN?� Whether pioneering in their craft, fiercely and undeniably unique�or critically divisive, cult musicians�come in all shapes and guises. Some gain instant fame, others instant notoriety, and more still remain anonymous until a chance change in fashion sees their work propelled into the limelight. Cult Musicians�introduces 50 musicians deserving of a cult status. The book charts�a plethora of genres and boundary-breakers – from�afrobeat�and�art pop�to�glam rock�and�proto punk;�Bjork�and�PJ Harvey�to�Aphex Twin�and�Wiley. Discover�little knowns with small, devout followings and superstars�gracing the covers of magazines – each musician is�special in their individuality and their ability to�inspire, antagonise and delight.� Cult Musicians�is�an essential addition to any music lover's library, as well as an entertaining introduction�to our�weird and wonderful world of music. � Also in the series: Cult Artists, Cult Filmmakers + Cult Writers The musicians:� Alex Chilton, Alice Coltrane, Aphex Twin, Arthur Lee, Arthur Russell, Betty Davis, Bjork, Bobbie Gentry, Brian Eno, Brigitte Fontaine, Captain Beefheart, Delia Derbyshire, Edith Piaf, Fela Kuti, Frank Zappa, Gil Scott-Heron, Iggy Pop, J Dilla, John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Kat Bjelland, Kool Keith, Laurie Anderson, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Lili Boulanger, Lydia Lunch, Manu Chao, Marianne Faithfull, Mark E. Smith, Mark Hollis, Moondog, Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Nico, Patti Smith, Peaches, PJ Harvey, Robert Wyatt, Roky Erickson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sandy Denny, Scott Walker, Serge Gainsbourg, Sixto Rodriguez, Sun Ra, Syd Barrett, The Slits, Tom Waits, Wiley, Yoko Ono.

Product Overview

  • ISBN: 9780711250628
  • Author(s): Kristelle Rodeia
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
  • Pages: 144
  • Format: Hardback