Publisher's Synopsis
This is an exploration of the aural beauty of music told through 80 visually stunning infographics - the most popular information medium of the 21st century. With extensive research sourced from all over the world, 'Stats, Records & Rock 'n' Roll' can finally reveal the answers to the questions that have long intrigued many music fans: Where does the money from Number One records go? How do the sales figures of One Hit Wonders compare to their follow-up flop? And, most importantly, how many records does a music fan listen to during their lifetime? Covering all genres, this comprehensive book has a plethora of facts and figures to keep every serious music fan awake at night with wonder.