RocknRoll
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.58 (836 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B016PCQRL2 |
| Format Type | : | |
| Number of Pages | : | 497 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The author was "there"listening in the 50s & 60s, taking it all in, and his passion for the musicis evident on every page. "This epic work traces theroots of rock'n'roll music and its practitioners. This is a deliciously comprehensive book; insightful,witty and wise." (Merric Davidson, Toppermost)
Over 1000 Kindle pages if you use normal font size.. All you need to know about fifties and early sixties rock and roll music in one volume, from an author who cares passionately about the subject.Forming the core of the book are over 200 reviews of said music (which can be found on UK). The linking text provides a history of rock and roll from its roots in blues and country up to, but not including, the big shake-up in the early to mid sixties triggered by what the Americans call, the "British Invasion". Whilst aimed at the neophyte, the dyed-in-the-wool rock and roll fan should still find much in here to enjoy.And it's exhaustive. Along the way, the book takes in rockabilly, black group sounds, early soul, the parallel evolution of blues, the factory approach of the Brill Building and the like, and much, much more. The author doesn't only cover the recognised classic LP's (and singles) of the timeframe,
"this book represents everything that good writing about rock music should be" according to Pangur and The Scribe. In my opinion, this book represents everything that good writing about rock music should be. Its author is enthusiastic and knowledgeable and he writes with clarity and verve. Not only does he fill in many of the gaps in my knowledge of 1950s and early 1960s music but he also sheds new light on those artists who have had a great deal written about them before. Throughout the book, Stephens treats those musicians about whom he writes with a rare insight and empathy. He also succeeds in doing what every good music writer shou