The popularity of electronic dance music has grown exponentially over the past few years. The genre has forced its way into the mainstream, but electronic dance music was around long before DJs dominated the radio. Several history of DJing books examine the early years of dance music.
Looking for the Perfect Beat: The Art and Culture of the DJ
Written by Kurt B. Reighley, this book is full of quotes from some of the most popular DJs in the world. ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat: The Art and Culture of the DJ’ is an in-depth look at American dance music history from the 1970s era of disco through the evolution of hip hop, techno and house music in the 1990s.
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life: The History Of The Disc Jockey
Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton are two of the most recognized names in electronic dance music journalism. Together, they wrote the most extensive history of DJ culture from the early dance hits of the 1950s all the way to the 1990s. The title of this book was inspired by the 1982 post-disco song by Indeep. ‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life’ is considered a cult classic and it is a must-read for any aspiring performer.
Love Saves the Day: A History of American Dance Music Culture, 1970-1979
This is the definitive history of American dance culture in the 1970s. The entire novel focuses on a single decade, thoroughly dissecting the disco phenomenon. Tim Lawrence describes the growth of disco from its New York City roots to its mainstream popularity. ‘Love Saves The Day’ contains over 300 interviews with influential scene players.
Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture
Simon Reynolds has written for The New York Times, Spin, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Village Voice, Melody Maker, The Wire, Mojo and countless other respected music publications. This book focuses on the rise of rave culture in England and its spread across the world.
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