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In \u003cem\u003eThere's A Riot Going On\u003c\/em\u003e, Doggett expertly chronicles the turbulent era of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by revolutionary music and profound societal shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Doggett's books fall under \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, offering readers a unique blend of personal stories and historical context. 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By the time they arrived at Woodstock a few months later, Neil Young had joined their ranks and together, their transcendent harmonies and evocative lyrics channeled all the romantic idealism and radical angst of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, music journalist Peter Doggett chronicles these legendary musicians and the movement they came to represent at the height of their popularity and influence: 1969 to 1974. Based on interviews with the band and colleagues, along with exclusive access to CSNY’s archive, Doggett provides new insights into their incredible catalogue, from their delicate acoustic confessionals like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” to their timeless classics such as “Our House.” Doggett also uncovers plenty of new stories and perspectives on the four tenacious and volatile songwriters’ infamously reckless, hedonistic, and often combative lifestyles that led to their continuous breakups and behaviours—extreme even by rock star standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A must for CSNY fans and anyone who remembers the era when it ruled the pop charts” (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review), \u003ci\u003eCSNY\u003c\/i\u003e is a quintessential and definitive account of one of the biggest bands of the Woodstock generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627037642988,"sku":"9781501183034","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13109963482722.jpg?v=1751878047"},{"product_id":"theres-a-riot-going-on-by-peter-doggett-9781847671141","title":"There's A Riot Going On","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1965 and 1972, political activists around the globe prepared to mount a revolution. While the Vietnam War raged, calls for black power grew louder and liberation movements erupted everywhere from Africa to Western Europe. Demonstrators took to the streets, fought gun battles with police, planted bombs in public buildings and attempted to overthrow the world's most powerful governments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRock and soul music fuelled the revolutionary movement with anthems and iconic imagery. Soon the musicians themselves, from John Lennon and Bob Dylan to James Brown and Fela Kuti, were being dragged into the fray. Some joined the protesters on the barricades; some were persecuted for their political activism; some abandoned the cause and were dismissed as counter-revolutionaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere's A Riot Going On\u003c\/em\u003e by Peter Doggett explores this turbulent period, digging deep into the cultural, political, and musical revolutions that inspired the era. 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