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Mystery train : images of America in rock 'n' roll music / Greil Marcus
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Mystery train : images of America in rock 'n' roll music / Greil Marcus

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An analysis of the connection between rock 'n' roll and American culture, focusing on six musicians including Robert Johnson and Elvis Presley. This 50th anniversary edition features updated discographies and contextualises the artists within their era.

Accession 34870 ISBN 9798217048021 Publisher —
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