Scarecrow Press
Pages: 204
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Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-0-8108-8404-5 • Hardback • September 2013 • $113.00 • (£87.00)
978-0-8108-8405-2 • eBook • September 2013 • $107.00 • (£82.00)
Wade Hollingshaus is assistant professor in the Theatre and Media Arts Department at Brigham Young University. He teaches courses in literary and cultural theory, performance studies, and dramaturgy. His research has been published in Theatre Topics, Scandinavian Studies, and Journal of Finnish Studies.
Philosophizing Rock Performance is no less than revelatory. Hollingshaus arranges his three analyses, first of Dylan, then of Hendrix, then of Bowie, by increasing levels of detail and by increasing levels of postulation. . . .The perspectives Hollingshaus provides on the performers seem utterly accurate and in keeping with their personas. In fact, even more evidence in support of Hollingshaus’s observations can be found—strong proof that he has opened fissures with his argument, as he had hoped. . . .Wade Hollingshaus recasts what rock-and-roll writing from a revolutionary stance can be. . . .Philosophizing Rock Performance succeeds on a number of levels. Those who would like to read interesting, detailed, and revealing takes on the careers of three of the most important names in rock-and-roll history will not be disappointed by this book. Those looking for a new paradigm can find encouragement here as well. Hollingshaus understands.
— Rock Music Studies