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The Original Guitar Hero and the Power of Music
Lonnie Johnson (1894–1970) was a virtuoso guitarist who influenced generations of musicians from Django Reinhardt to Eric Clapton to Bill Wyman and especially B. B. King. Born in New Orleans, he began playing violin and guitar in his father’s band at an early age. When most of his family was wiped out by the 1918 flu epidemic, he and his surviving brother moved to St. Louis, where he won a blues contest that included a recording contract. His career was launched. Johnson can be heard on many Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong records, including the latter’s famous “Savoy Blues” with the Hot Five. He is perhaps best known for his 12-string guitar solos and his ground-breaking record...
Megamedia
"Megamedia" offers a unique look at the ominous impact that the control of the mass media by giant corporations and media conglomerates is having on the few independent media owners who have survived, and suggests ways to hold media corporations responsible for not only increasing competition but also presenting society with fair and unbiased information. Photos & illustrations.
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The Media and Politics
Presents a fascinating, insightful analysis of the mass media's critical role in politics.
Crosstalk
Examining political advertisements, news coverage, ad watches, and talk shows in Los Angeles, Boston, Winston-Salem, and Fargo/Moorhead, the authors chart the impact of different information environments on citizens and show how people developed images of candidates over the course of the campaign. Crosstalk presents persuasive evidence that campaigns do matter, that citizens are active participants in the campaign process, and their perceptions of a candidate's character is the central factor in the voting process.
