Routledge Rocking The State: Rock Music Politics Eastern Europe Russia

Explore the intersection of rock music and politics across Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union through this comprehensive analysis by Routledge. Discover how influential bands like Laibach, Borghesia, Pankow, and Gorky Park challenged political systems whilst building dedicated followings in Western markets. This book examines lesser-known artists including Boris Grebenshikov and Aquarium, Sergei Kuryokhin, Goran Bregovic, White Button, and Plastic People of the Universe, revealing how rock music served as a vehicle for political expression and cultural resistance behind the Iron Curtain. Gain insights into the role these Eastern European and Russian musicians played in shaping both the music industry and political discourse during a transformative era.