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Summary:
What do Franz Liszt, Louis Armstrong, Woody Guthrie, and Elvis Presley have in common? What’s the story on the birth of the banjo, the electric guitar, and the Stradivarius violin? Why did disco happen? Who are the punk princesses? These are just a few of the questions answered in this lively book. Filled with facts, trivia, and stories about the world’s musicians, instruments, songs, and more, this endlessly diverting "plunge" dips into the history of Motown, muzak, and marching bands; tells the secret stories behind the hits; explores legendary venues like the Grand Ole Opry, the Apollo, and the Fillmore; spots the rarely sighted “two-hit wonders”; describes the origins of karaoke, rap music, and the cha cha cha. In short, it includes all the music news that’s fit to print is here in a variety of formats — longer entries for extended sojourns and brief tidbits for shorter stays.
Customer Reviews:
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It's Uncle John.
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Uncle John = quality. It's a fact. I haven't read this one yet, but I plan on soon, and not just in the bathroom. Read these anywhere. In a car, on a plane. The fine folks at the BRI just do an amazing job.
Intriguing trivia, facts, and history about the world of music
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People spend a lot of time answering nature's call. "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Music" enriches the time spent clearing out one's body by filling one's mind with intriguing trivia, facts, and history about the world of music. Covering all genres from rap to hard rock, "Plunges into Music" is an intriguing collection sure to make the time spent on one's throne pass smoothly. Highly recommended.
Uncle John's MUSIC
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My husband is a touring singer, musician and music trivia genius - so this was a perfect gift for him! Although I didn't think it could happen, this book actually had some facts that he DIDN'T know! It's a great book if you enjoy music and interesting music facts and stories.
A fine read!
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Uncle Johns books never fail to be a great read. Wonderful trivia-history-the small snippets at the bottom of each page-a FINE book! If you are a music lover-and even if you're not-you will enjoy this book!
Fun Read
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My hubby loves these readers. Since he is always breaking out in a song, we thought this would be the perfect gift! He loves it.
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