John Lennon Imagined: Cultural History of a Rock Star

ISBN-10: 082046788X
ISBN-13: 9780820467887
Category: Fame
Pages: 316
Language: English
Published: 2004
Publisher: Peter Lang
Author: Janne Mäkelä

Description

Considered one of the most innovative artists in the history of popular music, John Lennon is also a fascinating example of the relationship between rock music and celebrity. Through investigation of the cultural and historical background of his stardom in England and the United States, this book explores why John Lennon became a much-debated celebrity and why he remains so. Lennon's career from the 1960s until his tragic death in 1980, and even beyond, demonstrates how different expectations articulated by the star, the music industry, the media, and the fans form relations which change in terms of time and place. Using a multidisciplinary approach and intriguing case studies, this book also examines cultural identity, authenticity, and gender in popular music stardom.

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