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The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the GuitarPioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll,Used
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?A hotrod joy ride through mid20thcentury American history? (The New York Times Book Review), this oneofakind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar?s amplified soundLeo Fender and Les Pauland their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built.In the years after World War II, music was evolving from bigband jazz into rock ?n? rolland these louder styles demanded revolutionary instruments. When Leo Fender?s tiny firm marketed the first solidbody electric guitar, the Esquire, musicians immediately saw its appeal. Not to be outmaneuvered, Gibson, the largest guitar manufacturer, raced to build a competitive product. The company designed an ?axe? that would make Fender?s Esquire look cheap and convinced Les Paulwhose endorsement Leo Fender had soughtto put his name on it. Thus was born the guitar world?s most heated rivalry: Gibson versus Fender, Les versus Leo.While Fender was a quiet, halfblind, selftaught radio repairman, Paul was a brilliant but headstrong pop star and guitarist who spent years toying with new musical technologies. Their contest turned into an arms race as the most inventive musicians of the 1950s and 1960sincluding bluesman Muddy Waters, rocker Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eric Claptonadopted one maker?s guitar or another. By 1969 it was clear that these new electric instruments had launched music into a radical new age, empowering artists with a vibrancy and volume never before attainable.In ?an excellent dual portrait? (The Wall Street Journal), Ian S. Port tells the full story in The Birth of Loud, offering ?spoton human characterizations, and erotic paeans to the bodies of guitars? (The Atlantic). ?The story of these instruments is the story of America in the postwar era: loud, cocky, brash, aggressively new? (The Washington Post).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Birth of Loud'? A: 'The Birth of Loud' explores the rivalry between Leo Fender and Les Paul, two innovators who significantly shaped the electric guitar and the evolution of rock 'n' roll music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Birth of Loud'? A: The book is authored by Ian S. Port.
- Q: When was 'The Birth of Loud' published? A: 'The Birth of Loud' was published on January 15, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Birth of Loud' have? A: 'The Birth of Loud' contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What genre does 'The Birth of Loud' fall under? A: 'The Birth of Loud' is categorized under the Business genre, focusing on the historical impact of guitar innovation.
- Q: Is 'The Birth of Loud' a first edition? A: Yes, 'The Birth of Loud' is a first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Birth of Loud'? A: The book delves into themes such as innovation, competition, and the cultural impact of music in post-World War II America.
- Q: Does 'The Birth of Loud' include biographies of other musicians? A: Yes, the book features various musicians from the 1950s and 1960s who were influenced by Fender and Les Paul's innovations.
- Q: What are some notable reviews or criticisms of 'The Birth of Loud'? A: The book has received positive reviews, with publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal praising its narrative and characterizations.