First is a number of readily available works that give a good overview of this style of music that is perfect for the fan that is just now getting into the history and esthetics of Doowop. Most of the hits and style setters are here, and the collections take their place as presenting a wonderful starting point for further explorations of this wonderful music. A well written and thoroughly enjoyable vocal group primer.
Chapters concentrate on styles, personalities, and history without getting too deep or preachy.
The discology portion is huge, listing over 25,000 vocal group records. As in any undertaking this massive, there are bound to be errors both musically and historically. However this is a worthwhile effort and is a welcome addition to any lover of the style of doo wop music. This book subtitled a History 1940-1990, is written by Jay Warner and published by Billboard. Here is a well written and researched book on the entire history of vocal group singing during the era of modern American popular music.