Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry [Hardcover]

The US music industry is an exciting, fast-paced, marketplace which brings together creative and business interests to connect artists with audiences. This book traces the history of the music industry from the Colonial era to the present day, identifying trends and the innovative leaders who have shaped its course. This volume embraces the diversity of the American music industry, spanning classical to country and hip hop to heavy metal.

Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes that provide a comprehensive directory of college music business programs and a listing of all relevant music industry trade associations, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important artists, managers, companies, industry terminology and significant trade associations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the business of music.

Keith Hatschek directs the Music Management program at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. He is the author of two previous music industry books and contributes a monthly music industry column to the Discmakers music blog. Prior to joining academia, he spent 25 years working in the music industry as a marketing executive, record producer and professional musician.


Veronica A. Wells is the Head of Library Academic Support Services at the University of the Pacific. She is also the Music Librarian for the Universitys Conservatory of Music. Her research interests include the teaching and assessment of students information literacy skills.

In this useful dictionary, Hatschek and Wells cover composers, performers, organizations, terminology, concepts, and practices important in the music industry and its evolution in the US. The authors attempt to cover the rich diversity of musical styles, but the primary emphasis is on the popular music industry