Pop Music Legends
About the author
This book has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
“Pop Music Legends”
This book series covers 100 years of change and growth of the music recording industry. It is based upon the author’s involvement in music over the years, interviews with hundreds of music stars and his knowledge of pop culture.
Pop Music Legends, by Hank Moore, is the only book that encompasses a full-scope music perspective, whereas the other books are micro-niche focused. It is designed to have high appeal mass appeal, historical, entertainment and is applicable to a broad audience.
"Pop Music Legends” has 37 chapters, fondly reviewing all eras of music. Follows my 6 Pulitzer Prize nominated business books. Love of music began in his first job as a 10-year-old radio DJ. He met Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Dick Clark, Beyoncé and hundreds of others in music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (radio DJ section) in 1992 by Sonny & Cher.
Chapter 1. Music For Generations
Chapter 2. Questions
Chapter 3. Beginning the Recording Industry
Chapter 4. The Roaring Twenties. Rise of Pop Music
Chapter 5. Big Band Era. The Swinging and Singing Years.
Chapter 6. Hit Parade Years, 1948-62
Chapter 7. 1950s Rock and Roll, 1955-1959
Chapter 8. TV Shows Showcasing Music
Chapter 9. Christmas Music
Chapter 10. Record Labels
Chapter 11. The 1960s, 1960-1963
Chapter 12. The 1960s, 1964-1969
Chapter 13. Easy Listening
Chapter 14. Fun Rock, Party Songs from the Wonder Years
Chapter 15. Non-Hits. Bubbling Under the Charts
Chapter 16. One-Hit Wonders
Chapter 17. Music Industry Jargon
Chapter 18. Classical Music Adapted to Pop Songs
Chapter 19. The 1970s, The World’s Culture
Chapter 20. Message Songs, Notable Songs
Chapter 21. Songs Used in Commercials
Chapter 22. Nicknames for Music Stars
Chapter 23. Radio Memories and Formats
Chapter 24. Ambiance Mood Music
Chapter 25. The 1980s, Hybrid Pop
Chapter 26. The 1990s, A Beacon for What Came Next
Chapter 27. B-Sides
Chapter 28. Children’s Songs Adapted to Pop Songs
Chapter 29. They Started as Child Stars
Chapter 30. Musical Directors
Chapter 31. Music Helped in Times of Need, Pain and Crisis.
Chapter 32. Cover Songs
Chapter 33. Best Advice from the Legends
Chapter 34. Inventions, Equipment and Technology
Chapter 35. Music in Automobiles
Chapter 36. Nostalgia Waves and Lessons from Music History
Chapter 37. Preview of Next Book