This book explores the history of rock and roll music from the early 1950s to the present time and the impact it had on American society.
General Note
Includes chronology.
Content Note
Important events in the history of rock and roll - The defining characteristics of rock and roll - What conditions led to the birth of rock and roll? - Rockabilly, duck walking, and the death of Buddy Holly - The 1960s rock metamorphosis - Rock enters the video age - What is the legacy of rock and roll?