A History of Rock Music: The Rock & Roll Era is a celebration of the roots of rock & roll and its emergence as the soundtrack to teenage rebellion and a liberatingly raucous, joyous and rebellious music for one especially fortunate generation. The book is a lovingly detailed examination of the pre-Beatles 1950's era of classic rock & roll, with special attention devoted to the music's varied musical influences, most notably the Blues, Country & Western, Gospel Music, Boogie-Woogie and Rhythm & Blues. It is both a detailed history and a musical appreciation of America's greatest artistic gift to the world.
| ISBN: | 9780253031501 |
| Publication date: | 5th April 2024 |
| Author: | Glenn Gass |
| Publisher: | Indiana University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 264 pages |
| Genres: |
Popular music Musical instruments |