{"product_id":"the-history-of-rock-roll-volume-2-19641977-the-beatles-the-stones-and-the-rise-of-classic-rock","title":"The History of Rock \u0026 Roll  Volume 2: 19641977: The Beatles  the Stones  and the Rise of Classic Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom rock and roll historian Ed Ward comes a comprehensive  authoritative  and enthralling cultural history of one of rocks most exciting eras.  Its February 1964 and The Beatles just landed in New York City  where the NYPD  swarms of fans  and a crowd of two hundred journalists await their first American press conference. It begins with the question on everyones mind: \"Are you going to get a haircut in America?\" and ends with a reporter tugging Paul McCartneys hair in an attempt to remove his nonexistent wig. This is where The History of Rock \u0026amp; Roll  Volume 2 kicks off. Chronicling the years 1964 through the mid-1970s  this latest volume covers one of the most exciting eras of rock history  which saw a massive outpouring of popular and cutting-edge music.  Ward weaves together an unputdownable narrative told through colorful anecdotes and shares the behind-the-scenes stories of the megastars  the trailblazers  DJs  record executives  concert promoters  and producers who were at the forefront of this incredible period in music history. From Bob Dylan to Bill Graham  Jimi Hendrix  Janis Joplin  The Byrds  Aretha Franklin  The Rolling Stones  and more  everyones favorite musicians of the era make an appearance in this sweeping history that reveals how the different players  sounds  and trends came together to create the music we all know and love today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44983971545141,"sku":"ByrdShop_1250165199","price":28.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781250165190.jpg?v=1770816835","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-history-of-rock-roll-volume-2-19641977-the-beatles-the-stones-and-the-rise-of-classic-rock","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}