Access All Eras

Download or read book Access All Eras written by Shane Homan and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Access All Eras' explores the cultural significance and importance of the tribute band phenomenon. This popular and growing performance sector is now a multi-million dollar industry and many performers now have a huge fan following who are as devoted to the tribute bands as they were to the original acts. Using case studies from the US, UK, Northern Europe, Australia and other countries, and looking at artists such as 'The Bootleg Beatles', 'NoWaySis', 'Bjorn Again', 'Elvis: The Concert' and 'Shania's Twin', the book will look at core popular studies music debates including identity, celebrity and fandom, intertextuality, authenticity, media technology, ownership and copyright. This will be the first book on this subject area.