Music and Noise of the Stooges, 1967-71

Reflect upon the conflict between commercial and artistic imperatives in cultural production generally. Bridges the gap between academic scholarship and popular consumption. Utilizes cultural criticism and sound studies as well as contemporary and archival texts. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Stooges that will appeal both to rock fans and scholars (especially in the fields of cultural studies, the long Sixties, musicology, punk studies, and performance studies).