The Rolling Stone illustrated history of rock & rollA collection of appreciative, critical, and descriptive articles on the top individual stars, vocal groups, and bands of rock and roll, from Elvis Presley to Elvis Costello. Discographies |
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User Review - datrappert - www.librarything.comThis was a great book for its time and an essential part of my exploration or rock 'n' roll as a teenager. It would still be interesting to anyone wanting to understand contemporary opinion of bands and solo performers of that time. Read full review
Contents
Introduction by Jim Miller | 1 |
Rhythm and Gospel by Barry Hansen | 15 |
The Sound of New Orleans by Langdon Winner | 35 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Rolling Stone illustrated history of rock & roll Random House/ Rolling Stone Press book |
| Editor | Jim Miller |
| Edition | revised, illustrated |
| Publisher | Rolling Stone, 1980 |
| ISBN | 0394513223, 9780394513225 |
| Length | 474 pages |
| Subjects | › › Music / General Music / Genres & Styles / Rock Music / Musical Instruments / General Rock music Rock music - History and criticism Rock music/ History and criticism |
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