An oral history of the golden age of the rock concert based on over 90 interviews with musicians, promoters, stagehands and others who contributed to the huge cultural phenomenon that is live rock.
Myers deftly weaves a compelling narrative that documents decades of music and cultural history ... While not a totally comprehensive account, this book places the live concert in context with the broader story of popular music; its insider perspectives have an immediacy that will appeal to a broad swath of music fans.
... [an] engrossing oral history ... Starting with the emergence of R&B in the late 1940s and ending with 1985’s Live Aid benefit, he vividly recreates what went on behind the scenes, onstage, and in the crowds with intimate accounts from the people who were there ... Myers also offers a thoughtful overview of the considerable ways in which the rock landscape has shifted since Live Aid, due to the popularity of streaming services and scandals recently brought to light on social media ... Eminently entertaining, this is sure to delight rock fans of all persuasions.
