Rock Music Styles: A HistoryFrom AC/DC to the Zulu Nation, this book details the history of rock music beginning with the slide and twang of its country and blues roots, through the backbeats of the British invasion, to a sampling of today's alternative and hip-hop artists. This comprehensive resource includes sections on garage bands, power pop, funk, and disco, along with complete listening guides in each chapter to supplement your tour of the living history of rock and roll. |
Contents
The Beginnings of Rock and Roll | 6 |
Urban Blues | 12 |
Rhythm and Blues | 18 |
Copyright | |
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