Brief History of Rock

A survey of guitar-based rock - tracing all genres, from the late 1960s blues-rock boom to '90s blues and R&B. It covers all the essential people, events and developments, giving an informative and thoughtful history, alongside key artists and tracks. It is suitable for rock fans.

About the author

Michael Heatley edited the acclaimed History of Rock partwork (1981–84). He is the author of over 50 music biographies, ranging from Bon Jovi to Rolf Harris, as well as books on sport and TV. He has penned liner notes to more than 100 CD reissues, and written for magazines including Music Week, Billboard, Goldmine, Radio Times and the Mail on Sunday colour supplement.

Summary

A survey of guitar-based rock - tracing all genres, from the late 1960s blues-rock boom to '90s blues and R&B. It covers all the essential people, events and developments, giving an informative and thoughtful history, alongside key artists and tracks. It is suitable for rock fans.

Product details

• Authors: Jason Draper, Michael Heatley
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2019
• EAN: 9781787552838
• ISBN: 978-1-78755-283-8
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Music, Industrial / commercial art & design, Flame Tree Music, history of rock, music, rock music, rock and roll