Louisiana rocks!
Subtitle: the true genesis of rock and roll
By: by Tom Aswell.
Publisher: Pelican
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Gretna, La
Language: eng
Number of pages: 500
ISBN-13: 9781589806771
Subjects: Popular music -- Louisiana -- History and criticism
Description: "A showcase of Louisiana's musical heritage, this history of rock and roll music and its Louisiana roots presents an in-depth study of the industry players and musicians who contributed to establishing the Pelican State as the birthplace of rock and roll"--Cover, p. 2.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The birth of rock & roll : Cosimo Matassa and J&M Studio; title: The groundbreakers; title: The birth of R&B; title: The Baton Rouge connection; title: Blues artists; title: Cajun & zydeco; title: Swamp pop; title: The Louisiana hayride; title: The others; title: Session artists; title: Songwriters; title: Epilogue : a new beginning.