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 - LibraryThingThis 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
Contents | 1 |
Rhythm and Gospel by Barry Hansen | 15 |
Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick | 35 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll A Random House / Rolling Stone Press book A Random House/Rolling Stone press book |
| Author | Calif.) Rolling Stone (San Francisco |
| Editor | Jim Miller |
| Edition | illustrated, revised |
| Publisher | Rolling Stone, 1980 |
| ISBN | 0394513223, 9780394513225 |
| Length | 474 pages |
| Subjects | › Music / General |
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