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Ducktails, Drive-ins, and Broken Hearts

Ducktails, Drive-ins, and Broken Hearts

Hank Davis

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State University of New York Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Cultura popular
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9781438492681
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An unflinching look at the triumphs and tragedies of ’50s rock and roll, from the biggest stars, like Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins, to those who barely grabbed the spotlight.

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