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Hang on Sloopy: The History of Rock & Roll in Ohio
Hang on Sloopy The History of Rock Roll in Ohio Author:Nick Talevski A comprehensive overview of rock and roll in Ohio from the 1950s to today, HANG ON SLOOPY is divided into 14 chapters. Inside you'll find: the complete story behind "Hang On Sloopy" and the Ohio State University tradition; How Cleveland won the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Alan Freed and the rise of rock & roll; New Wave and the Akron sound - Devo ... more »& The Pretenders; Cincinnati powerhouses WLW radio and King-Federal Records; Alternative rock in Ohio; Heartland rock - Joe Walsh, Michael Stanley and the Raspberries; Buckeye rock on TV - WKRP In Cincinnati; Soul, funk and R&B; and much, much more! This well documented book also chronicles the musical scenes around the Buckeye State.« less