About the Authors
Joe Kotarba is Professor of Sociology at the University of Houston and is author of several books including a forthcoming work on baby boomer and rock and roll fans from Left Coast Press. His musical tastes range from Henry Purcell to Van Morrison.
Phillip Vannini is Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University. He is editor of Body/Embodiment (Ashgate, 2006) and Material Culture and Technology in Everyday Life (Peter Lang, 2008). His musical faith rests in the power of progressive hardcore and in the soothing melody of space and symphony rock.