Routledge 'Rock On': Women, Ageing and Popular Music Book

Explore the complex relationship between female pop stars and the public eye with 'Rock On': Women, Ageing and Popular Music. Published by Routledge as part of the Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series, this academic collection examines how female performers navigate the challenges of ageing while facing constant sexualized scrutiny. By applying a feminist perspective, the text moves popular music studies in a new direction. It provides a deep look at the cultural impact of diverse artists across different eras and backgrounds. Readers can study the lives and careers of iconic figures such as Madonna, Shirley Bassey, Petula Clark, Celia Cruz, Grace Jones, and Courtney Love. This study covers British, American, and Latina performers, offering a global view of how music and gender intersect over time. It is an essential resource for those interested in how different generations of artists and audiences engage with the changing visibility of women in the music industry.