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Backbeat Gangsters
The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Rock Music
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- Pages
- 190 pages
- Reading time
- 7 hours
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Exploring the intersection of organized crime and the music industry, this book delves into the early days of rock and roll, revealing how criminal enterprises infiltrated and influenced the record business. Through compelling narratives, it uncovers the shady dealings and power struggles that shaped the music scene, highlighting the impact of these illicit activities on artists and the industry as a whole. The book offers a fascinating look at a hidden aspect of rock history, blending music lore with true crime elements.
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Backbeat Gangsters, Jeffrey Sussman
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Backbeat Gangsters
- Subtitle
- The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Rock Music
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jeffrey Sussman
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 190
- ISBN13
- 9781538190265
- Category
- History, World history, Forensic science / Police, True crime
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of organized crime and the music industry, this book delves into the early days of rock and roll, revealing how criminal enterprises infiltrated and influenced the record business. Through compelling narratives, it uncovers the shady dealings and power struggles that shaped the music scene, highlighting the impact of these illicit activities on artists and the industry as a whole. The book offers a fascinating look at a hidden aspect of rock history, blending music lore with true crime elements.