Cowboys and Indies
By Gareth Murphy
The Epic History of the Record Industry. Thomas Dunne Books, 2014.
0.0 / 0
19 mins read
15 Key insights
A brief summary of Cowboys and Indies
A jam–packed chronicle of the recording industry over the last one hundred and fifty years, from the early inventions of talking machines to the music of the digital age, focusing on the founders of record labels and talent scouts that popularized jazz, rock’n’roll, hip–hop, and many other musical genres.
Key insights in Cowboys and Indies
Who should read Cowboys and Indies
Historians • musicians and their managers • record company execs • talent scouts • marketers • anyone interested in how music has reached our ears over the years
About the author of Cowboys and Indies
The son of a concert promoter, Gareth Murphy grew up in Dublin, Ireland surrounded by all different kinds of music. After graduating from the University College Dublin, he traveled and worked at several different record companies, composing his own music in his free time. Now Murphy is a freelance writer and researcher who lives in Paris, France.
Gareth Murphy
Books similar to Cowboys and Indies
Related books that discuss topics similar to the book Cowboys and Indies
18 mins read
2 reads
The Art of Rivalry
Sebastian Smee
Four Friendships, Betrayals and Breakthroughs in Modern Art. Random House, 2017.
15 mins read
0 reads
The World History of Animation
Stephen Cavalier
The World History of Animation. Quarto Publishing, 2011.
22 mins read
7 reads
Songs of America
Jon Meacham
Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation. Random House, 2019.
18 mins read
1 reads
Related topics discussed in other books
Other books on similar topics in other fields and categories that may interest you
You might be interested in
Related books discuss other topics that are not necessarily similar to the topics of the book Cowboys and Indies
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
Violate Them at Your Own Risk. Harper Business, 1993.
16 mins read
0 reads
All Made Up
The Power and Pitfalls of Beauty Culture, from Cleopatra to Kim Kardashian. Beacon Press, 2021.
19 mins read
3 reads
How to Create a Mind
The Secret of Human Thought Revealed. Viking Press, 2012.
19 mins read
2 reads
The Code
Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America. Penguin Press, 2019.
21 mins read
1 reads
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer. Atlas Books, 2006.
18 mins read
2 reads
How to Lie with Statistics
How to Lie with Statistics. W.W. Norton & Company, 1982 edition.
14 mins read
2 reads
Dare to Lead
Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Random House, 2018.
19 mins read
2 reads
Childhood Disrupted
How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal. Atria Paperback, 2016.
14 mins read
6 reads
Fooling Houdini
Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks, and the Hidden Powers of the Mind. HarperCollins, 2012.
13 mins read
0 reads
The Messy Middle
Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture. Portfolio, 2018.
13 mins read
0 reads
Explore more in these categories
Discover other books in various fields that contain the topics of Cowboys and Indies
Arts & Entertainment
HistoryWhat Lobab users are saying
Not sure if Lobab e-book and audiobook summaries are for you? Take a look at what a few of our satisfied users are saying about our powerful platform.
Lobab is a standout in the world of book summary apps, offering concise, insightful summaries of a wide range of books. Its user-friendly interface and well-crafted summaries allow users to quickly grasp the essence of complex works, making it an invaluable tool for those looking to learn more in less time. Whether for personal growth or professional development, Lobab is a game changer for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge efficiently. Highly recommended!
Top quality app with plenty of brilliant summaries!
I found a really great book app that has made reading even more enjoyable ⭐️📚. It is super easy to use, has a lot of books to choose from, gives personalized recommendations, works well with e-readers, has an active community, and is accessible to everyone. I highly recommend it to all book enthusiasts!
I really liked the idea of the combination between the facts of the book and the issues of it in one summary. Well done.
High quality and standards, the dark mode is good idea and good experience. So excited about the new books you’re going to add.
Excellent experience, I can read and listen to a book within 15 mins. I appreciate the ease of use as well.
Unique experience of book summaries delivering high quality, bestseller books, and very well-designed app. Highly recommend 👍👍
