Rockin' in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Fifth Edition
This is a major revision of Szatmary's original book ( LJ 5/15/87) with new material on old topics (female groups and surf music) and on more recent trends (Music Television and rap). Szatmary concentrates on musicians who reflected or influenced the social fabric of their times, of necessity omitting many in favor of those with clear significance. Szatmary's mostly objective treatment of the musicians--somewhat unusual among rock writers--is a major plus. Social changes based on the elements of race, poverty, sex, drugs, technology, war, and population growth are convincingly linked to rock music. This book should illuminate old times for aging baby boomers and attract younger readers interested in rock music. Popular music collections should expect strong demand for this title. Note: Szatmary is an LJ reviewer.--Ed.- James E. Ross, SeattleCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.