{"product_id":"the-history-of-rock-roll-volume-1-19201963","title":"The History of Rock \u0026 Roll  Volume 1: 1920-1963","description":"\u003cp\u003eEd Ward covers the first half of the history of rock \u0026amp; roll in this sweeping and definitive narrativefrom the 1920s  when the music of rambling medicine shows mingled with the songs of vaudeville and minstrel acts to create the very early sounds of country and rhythm and blues  to the rise of the first independent record labels post-World War II  and concluding in December 1963  just as an immense change in the airwaves took hold and the Beatles prepared for their first American tour. The History of Rock \u0026amp; Roll  Volume 1 shines a light on the far corners of the genre to reveal the stories behind the hugely influential artists who changed the musical landscape forever.  In this first volume of a two-part series  Ward shares his endless depth of knowledge and through engrossing storytelling hops seamlessly from Memphis to Chicago  Detroit  England  New York  and everywhere in between. He covers the trajectories of the big name acts like Elvis Presley  Buddy Holly  Chuck Berry  and Ray Charles  while also filling in gaps of knowledge and celebrating forgotten heroes such as the Burnette brothers  the 5 Royales  and Marion Keisker  Sam Phillipss assistant  who played an integral part in launching Elviss career.  For all music lovers and rock \u0026amp; roll fans  Ward spins story after story of some of the most unforgettable and groundbreaking moments in rock history  introducing us along the way to the musicians  DJs  record executives  and producers who were at the forefront of the genre and had a hand in creating the music we all know and love today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946801557557,"sku":"ByrdShop_125007116X","price":43.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781250071163.jpg?v=1769966868","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-history-of-rock-roll-volume-1-19201963","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}