{"product_id":"the-rolling-stone-encyclopedia-of-rock-roll","title":"The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock \u0026 Roll","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompletely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous 1 800  The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock \u0026amp; Roll is the authoritative volume on the worlds music makersfrom the one-hit wonders to the megastars.  In 1983  Rolling Stone Press introduced its first Rock \u0026amp; Roll Encyclopedia. Almost two decades later  it has become the premier guide to the history of rock \u0026amp; roll  and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame \u0026amp; Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene  it tells the story of rock \u0026amp; roll in a clear and easy reference format  including complete discographies  personnel changes for every band  and backstage information like date and place of birth  from Elvis Presley to Eminem.  Since the last edition  the music scene has exploded in every area  from boy-bands to hip-hop  electronica to indie rock. Here  the Encyclopedia explores them allNSync  Notorious B.I.G.  Ricky Martin  Radiohead  Britney Spears  Blink-182  Sean Puffy Combs  Portishead  Fatboy Slim  Fiona Apple  Lil Kim  Limp Bizkit  Oasis  Outkast  Yo La Tengo  TLC  and many  many more. The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock \u0026amp; Roll  Third Edition includes all the facts  phenomena  and flukes that make up the history of rock. Accompanying the biographical and discographical information on the nearly 2 000 artists included in this edition are incisive essays that reveal the performers musical influences  first breaks  and critical and commercial hits and misses  as well as evaluations of their place in rock history. Filled with hundreds of historical photos  The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia is more than just a reference book  it is the bible of rock \u0026amp; roll.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946170445877,"sku":"ByrdShop_0743292014","price":43.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780743292016.jpg?v=1769926983","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-rolling-stone-encyclopedia-of-rock-roll","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}