A History of Rock Music

By Glenn Gass

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253031508
• ISBN13: 9780253031501
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher