A History of Rock Music: The Rock-and-Roll Era

A History of Rock Music: The Rock-and-Roll Era by Gass, Glenn. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780253031501.

A History of Rock Music: The Rock & Roll Era is a celebration of the roots of rock & roll and its emergence as the soundtrack to teenage rebellion and a liberatingly raucous, joyous and rebellious music for one especially fortunate generation. The book is a lovingly detailed examination of the pre-Beatles 1950s era of classic rock & roll, with special attention devoted to the musics varied musical influences, most notably the Blues, Country & Western, Gospel Music, Boogie-Woogie and Rhythm & Blues. It is both a detailed history and a musical appreciation of Americas greatest artistic gift to the world.