Wholesale Business: A History of Popular Music

This history of pop music describes the evolution of the genre as it has evolved throughout the ages, with the author and rock manager Simon Napier-Bell taking the reader as far back as 1713 (the year British Parliament allowed for writers to have ownership over their original content) all the way to today’s multibillion dollar industry controlled by three major record labels: Sony, Warner, and Universal. Inside, Napier-Bell will discuss the facts about the industry including the Black American and Jewish influence in creating the industry that exists today and the development of what we know now as the rock tour. Through history and anecdotes, the author will shed light on the industry that created the name for itself of popular music — an exploration of art, creativity, industry, and money. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)