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Rock country : the sounds, bands, fans, fun & other stuff that happened
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Rock country : the sounds, bands, fans, fun & other stuff that happened

by Christian Ryan

This illustrated collection features thirty-five essays exploring the history and culture of Australian rock and pop music. Accompanied by over 130 photographs, the text profiles influential artists and traces the development of the local music scene.

Accession 18948 ISBN 9781742705217 Publisher Hardie Grant
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