Daniel Rachel / This Ain’t Rock’n’ Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika, and the Third Reich

About this event

City Lights and Akashic Books celebrate the publication of This Ain’t Rock’n’ Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika, and the Third Reich by Daniel Rachel (introduction by Billy Bragg). In this virtual event, Daniel Rachel will discuss his new book, which navigates the complex relationship between pop music and the imagery of the Third Reich over the last seven decades. Artists like Keith Moon and Siouxsie Sioux have engaged with this troubling history in various ways. Rachel encourages attendees to consider how these associations impact cultural understanding and accountability. The event will be held on Zoom; registration is required for free access.