The art of rock and roll / Charles T. Brown.
| Author/creator | Brown, Charles T. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication Info | Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice-Hall, ©1992. |
| Description | xiv, 336 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Elements of rock -- Listening skills -- The sources of rock -- Early rock: pre-Bill Haley -- Bill Haley and the Comets -- Elvis Presley and Memphis rockabilly -- Broadening of the style -- Soul/Motown -- The Beatles -- California: north and south -- Folk-rock -- English rock -- Art and eclectic rock -- Country rock -- Jazz-rock, funk, and disco -- Heavy metal -- Punk, new wave, and alternative music -- Techno-funk/pop, rap, MTV dance music, and the future. |
| Abstract | This book analyzes compositions using an easy chart style that shows the evolution of rock from 1949-1990. The author discusses the basic historical and cultural changes in each decade from the 50's through the 80's, and offers a representative selection of listening assignments in each chapter to reinforce the topics covered. Coverage includes: elements of rock, sources of rock, early rock-pre Bill Haley, Elvis Presley and Memphis rockabilly, soul/motown, the Beatles, jazz-rock, funk and disco, heavy metal, punk, new wave, and alternative music. Additional third edition highlights: expands the coverage of heavy metal to include thrash, speed, and death metal styles; includes coverage of rap, MTV, and dance music. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 328-329), discography (pages 318-327), and index. |
| LCCN | 91031870 |
| ISBN | 0130448923 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3534 .B76 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |