Uptight: The Velvet Underground Story: The Velvet Underground StoryThe best-selling definitive history of The Velvet Underground. Widely acclaimed as one of the greatest rock books ever published, it first appeared in 1983 and has remained in print in several languages ever since. Written and compiled by Victor Bockris and Gerard Malanga, Up-Tight is based on interviews with all four members of the Velvets, as well as others who became part of Andy Warhol’s circle of artistic collaborators. |
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User Review - lriley - LibraryThingI have to say it's been some years since I've read this book. I remember though liking it very much--but it should be kept in mind I'm a little biased on the subject. The Velvet Underground--the mid ... Read full review
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| Title | Uptight: The Velvet Underground Story: The Velvet Underground Story |
| Author | Gerard Malanga |
| Publisher | Omnibus Press, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0857120034, 9780857120038 |
| Length | 220 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts Music / General Music / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal Music / Genres & Styles / Rock Music / Individual Composer & Musician |
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