All Music Guide to Rock
Subtitle: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul
By: edited by Vladimir Bogdanov, Chris Woodstra, Stephen Thomas Erlewine.
Contributors: Bogdanov, Vladimir, 1965-; Woodstra, Chris.; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: AMG All Music Guides
Publisher: Backbeat Books; All Media Guide
Published: 2002
Place of publication: San Francisco, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1399
Subjects: Sound recordings -- Reviews.; Rock music -- Discography.; Popular music -- Discography.; Rock music -- Bio-bibliography.; Rock music -- History and criticism.
Genres: Reviews.; Discography.; Bio-bibliography.
Description: "Now in its third edition, the All Music Guide to Rock is the definitive record guide, offering expert advice on rock music in all its incarnations. Comprehensive yet easy to use, this thoroughly revised and updated guide offers insightful information about favorite artists and recordings, while shining a spotlight on forgotten gems.".

"From Roy Orbison to Radiohead, this guide covers it all, capturing the evolution of rock & roll and its split into a dizzying array of specialty niches. Over 14,000 albums have been reviewed and rated by AMG's music critics as they guide you through the evergrowing range of recordings, including compilations, box sets, reissues, and collections from the past and present.

You'll also find concise biographies of over 2,000 artists, as well as educational essays and "music maps" that chart the evolution of musical styles, highlighting key performers and influences."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes discographies and reviews.