This is a highly original and compelling exploration of how popular music is
made. The role of the musician is often camouflaged by commercial and marketing
pressures and by the common assumption that the music simply reflects the
musician's personality. Drawing on a wide range of ides from modern cultural
studies, and examining musical texts from across the twentieth century, Jason
Toynbee provides a lively reevaluation of what musicians actually do when they
create popular songs. Jason Toynbee is Senior Lecturer in Media Studies at The
Open University. This is a highly original and compelling exploration of how
popular music is made. The role of the musician