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All the Hits All the Time:
More Distinctive Rock Memories from the Coffman Collection
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All the Hits All the Time:
More Distinctive Rock Memories from the Coffman Collection
This book delivers a rich tapestry of rock and roll’s vibrant history, offering a treasure trove of trivia, backstories, and poignant reflections on the genre to celebrate the magic of rock music and its enduring impact.
In “All the Hits All the Time,” Larry Coffman delves into the world of rock music with a fresh perspective, offering readers a wealth of trivial facts, intriguing backstories, and unforgettable memories from rock’s colorful history. The book’s title pays homage to the classic radio disc jockeys who once boasted of playing “all the hits, all the time.”
Coffman’s riveting work continues his tradition of celebrating rock music through detailed profiles of hit records and exploration of themes that have shaped the genre’s history.
If you care about the history of Rock and Roll— READ THIS!
A history of Rock & Roll music unlike any other written by a veteran music historian! He not only has researched rock history, he also has lived it.
The book contains profiles of hundreds of songs, grouped according to the common threads that tie them together. Some songs fall into the categories of country, soul, folk, and R&B It’s a must-read for everyone who loves Rock & Roll.
The history of Rock and Roll is so expansive, two books cannot tell the whole story.
Responding to this reality, Larry Coffman has followed his first book, The Coffman Collection, with Radio Stations and Record Stores to fill some of the gaps. In this book he identifies more themes in the songs we have loved for several decades. And he profiles hundreds of songs in detail throughout these categories.
In lyrics Coffman spotlights, we find an early instance of marital break-up and child custody, as well as an act of child abuse. And we learn about the singing star who recorded a song destined to be a No. 1 hit, then heard it playing on his car radio while on his way home from the recording session. In one chapter he takes us to several of the hallowed places where rock music was influenced, written or recorded. It’s a virtual road trip you won’t want to miss!
“Larry Coffman’s passion for music rings through on every page. This book is fast-paced, detailed, and full of interesting facts. As I read this book, I relived and experienced these songs on a deeper level. This is a must-have for any music enthusiast!”
—Dr. Christopher Bonin, Phoenix, Ariz.
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