History of Rock Stardom discussed at PT Library
Oct. 26
History of Rock Stardom
“All stars are celebrities, but not all celebrities are stars,” according to David Shumway in his new book, “Rock Star: The Making of Musical Icons from Elvis to Springsteen,” in which he studies rock icons like Elvis Presley, James Brown, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell and Bruce Springsteen.
Shumway will visit the Peters Township Public Library from 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 to discuss how the media offered rock stars the opportunity to thrive on many stages including recorded music, concert performance, dress, cover art, films, television, video, print and others. He will show how changes in American society elevated rock stars as political figures impacting our popular culture. The talk will be illustrated with photographs, video and music. A book signing and reception will follow the free program.
Register by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or calling 724-941-9430.