The Nicest Kids in Town: American Bandstand, Rock 'n' Roll, and the Struggle for Civil Rights in 1950s Philadelphia (American Crossroads) (Volume 32)
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The Nicest Kids in Town: American Bandstand, Rock 'n' Roll, and the Struggle for Civil Rights in 1950s Philadelphia (American Crossroads) (Volume 32)

by Matthew F. Delmont

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A historical analysis of American Bandstand, rock 'n' roll, and the civil rights movement in 1950s Philadelphia.

ISBN-13 9780520272088 ASIN 0520272080 Views 29 Publisher University of California Press Year 2012 Edition First Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 312 Adult No Created February 09, 2026 Updated September 26, 2026
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This book examines the role of American Bandstand in the cultural landscape of 1950s Philadelphia.

It highlights the connections between rock 'n' roll and the civil rights movement during this era.

The work focuses on how music and television intersected with broader social struggles.

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