American Popular Music Rock and Roll |
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| Author:
| Morrison, Craig |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8160-5317-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2006 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $95.00 |
Book Description:
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Rock and roll traces its roots to the music of the early 20th century. Its infectious sound, characterized by catchy guitar rhythms, a strong beat, and youthful lyrics, sparked a musical revolution beloved by the young and initially scorned by many adults. The emergence of rock and roll signaled a monumental change in popular music, and as rock grew, it assimilated a vast range of influences, including country, folk, jazz, gospel, and international styles, to become one of the most...
More DescriptionRock and roll traces its roots to the music of the early 20th century. Its infectious sound, characterized by catchy guitar rhythms, a strong beat, and youthful lyrics, sparked a musical revolution beloved by the young and initially scorned by many adults. The emergence of rock and roll signaled a monumental change in popular music, and as rock grew, it assimilated a vast range of influences, including country, folk, jazz, gospel, and international styles, to become one of the most dynamic musical genres of contemporary times.
American Popular Music: Rock and Roll explores the history of this musical genre as it took the United States by storm.
Entries include: - Alternative rock
- The Animals
- The Beatles
- Chuck Berry
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Garage rock
- Buddy Holly
- Janis Joplin
- Kiss
- Metallica
- Motown
- Nirvana
- The Ramones
- R.E.M.
- Rockabilly
- Steely Dan
- Ritchie Valens
- Frank Zappa
- and many others.