Book description
San Francisco's rich and unique cultural history since its time as a gold rush frontier town has long made it a bastion of forward thinking and freedom of expression. It makes perfect sense, then, that both it and the surrounding Bay Area should prove to be a crucible for some of the most enduring and influential music of the rock and roll era. From the heady days of Haight-Ashbury in the '60s to today, San Francisco and the Bay Area have provided a distinctive soundtrack to the American experience that has often been confrontational, controversial, enlightening, and always entertaining. Perhaps best known for the '60s psychedelic scene which included the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Santana, the Steve Miller Band, Sly & the Family Stone, and Janis Joplin, the Bay Area's rock and roll history twists and turns like Lombard Street itself. The first wave San Francisco punks wrought the Avengers and Dead Kennedys; punk later gripped the East Bay, giving us Green Day and Rancid. From the folk and blues eras through the chart-topping sounds of Journey and Huey Lewis & the News. The rock equivalent of Manifest Destiny carried wave upon wave of young musicians in search of fame, fortune and the great lost chord to Golden Gate City. San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area have collectively produced countless key figures in rock and roll, from musicians to journalists to entrepreneurs. The modern concept of the vast outdoor rock festival took root in and around San Francisco. The Bay Area is also where music history happened to artists from almost everywhere else: San Francisco is where the Beatles played their final concert and the Sex Pistols fell apart; where the Clash recorded much of their second album; where a drug-addled Keith Moon passed out during a concert by the Who only to be replaced behind the drum kit by an eager fan. Rock and roll is baked into the Bay Area's culture and story to this day. A guide to the places that shaped the local scene and world-famous sound, the Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area will take you to where music makers lived, rocked, performed, recorded, met, broke up, and much, much more.
DeathDancer
The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Racy Lion
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CuriousCoder
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. Iβve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Swing Setter
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Troubled Chick
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Polar Bee
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Innocent Ghost
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Pistol Hydro
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LoreLoomer
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Night Magnet
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Drop Stone
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RedMouth
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MythMaker
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Mr. Alien
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! The interface is sleek and modern. Itβs a joy to use.
Troubled Chick
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Berlin Kamikaze
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a game-changer. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Electric Saturn
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. πΆπ Setting the mood with stories instead of songs β this app is my go-to playlist! π§π ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion.
Grotas
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Chocolate Thunder
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience