Gigs provides a fascinating account of a unique victory for musicians against repressive entertainment licensing laws. It provides a much-needed study of the social; political; cultural and legal conditions surrounding a change in law and public attitudes toward vernacular music in New York City. This second edition includes a new preface by Hamish Birchall and an introduction by the series editors; Guy Osborn and Steve Greenfield; as well as an afterword by the author; and it will be essential reading for all those interested in the history of social attitudes toward the popular arts and the use of constitutional litigation for social change.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Nice TreatmentBy Duane P. JohnsonAs a long time barbershop singer; I appreciated this treatment by a mostly disinterested author. It fills in a lot of blanks; and corrects a lot of mistaken assumptions about the history of barbershop music. With the current rising enthusiasm for youth choruses and quartets; history is still being made in this genre; and perhaps an addendum will soon be in order.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Troy WInteresting; but a slow read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love those "RINGERS"!By Edmondson/Littlefieldhey; if your Dad and 2nd Mom were as bonkers about 4 part harmony as I have become (and Dad still is!) youd enjoy reading the back stories. This is one viewpoint - a good "overview".