Small Town, Big Music : The Outsized Influence of Kent, Ohio, on the History of Rock and Roll by Jason Prufer
English | 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1606353479 | 280 Pages | True PDF | 12.5 MB
English | 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1606353479 | 280 Pages | True PDF | 12.5 MB
2020 IPPY Awards Gold Medalist, Great Lakes Best Regional Nonfiction
Relying on oral histories, hundreds of rare photographs, and original music reviews, this book explores the countercultural fringes of Kent, Ohio, over four decades. Firsthand reminiscences from musicians, promoters, friends, and fans recount arena shows featuring acts like Pink Floyd, The Clash, and Paul Simon as well as the grungy corners of town where Joe Walsh, Patrick Carney, Chrissie Hynde, and DEVO refined their crafts. From back stages, hotel rooms, and the saloons of Kent, readers will travel back in time to the great rockin’ nights hosted in this small town.