Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991
Description
Dive into the raw energy and DIY spirit of the American indie underground with this definitive chronicle of a pivotal decade in music. Michael Azerrad passionately resurrects thirteen influential bands, from Black Flag to Sonic Youth, detailing their struggles, triumphs, and the sheer force of will that fueled their rise. This essential read explores how these artists, operating outside corporate structures, built a vibrant scene through homemade posters, tour van repairs, and an unwavering commitment to their art. It's a compelling look at how a generation of musicians proved that world-class rock could be created on their own terms, laying the groundwork for alternative music's future.
Available Editions
paperback
Back Bay Books
Published Jul 2, 2002
528 pages
ISBN: 9780316787536
hardcover
Little, Brown
Published Jul 31, 2001
528 pages
ISBN: 9780316063791
paperback
Little Brown & Company
Published Jan 1, 2012
528 pages
ISBN: 9780316247184
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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