A brief history of rock, off the record
By: Wayne Robins
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 315
ISBN-13: 9780415974721; 9780415974738
Subjects: Rock music -- History and criticism
Description: The birth of rock 'n' roll signaled the blossoming of a new teenage culture, dividing generations and introducing a new attitude of rebellion and independence. From Chuck Berry to the Beatles, from punk rock to hip hop, rock 'n' roll has continuously transformed alongside or in reaction to social, cultural, and political changes. A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record is a concise introduction to rock history and the impact it has had on American culture. It is an easy-to-read, vivid account written by one of rock's leading critics. Pulling from personal interviews over the years, Wayne Robins interweaves the developments in rock music with his commentary on the political and social events and movements that defined their decades. --Publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-280) and index

Includes discography: p. 281-289