Here is the English translation of the content: Western popular music guide

Author: Wang Xiaofeng, Zhang Lei
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Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Features: The Guide to Western Popular Music is edited by Wang Xiaofeng and Zhang Lei, who have dedicated many years to researching and introducing Western popular music. It was compiled over more than 7 years. The book is arranged in an encyclopedia format, featuring 817 entries and over 800 images, with approximately 1.36 million words. It is the first comprehensive encyclopedia in China dedicated to Western popular music. The book covers dozens of popular music styles and genres today, including jazz, blues, gospel, folk, country, pop, rock, punk, alternative, heavy metal, electronic music, etc. Its content not only discusses the growth of musicians and singers, the rise and fall of the record industry, and the ebb and flow of music genres but also delves into deeper cultural phenomena. Readers can learn about the history of Western popular music and, through the lens of this music, gain insights into the development of contemporary Western popular culture. This book is an invaluable resource for editors, journalists, hosts, and professionals working in the field of popular music, as well as for avid fans of popular and rock music. It enables readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of Western popular music.