Rock History-The Musician's Perspective - Couverture souple

Dr. Rob Brosh

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1532371748 ISBN 13 : 9781532371745

Editeur : DDG Publishing, INC, 2018

Synopsis

Rock History-The Musician's Perspective is a comprehensive three-part rock music history textbook designed for college (and related) level music courses. This eighteen chapter work begins with a look at the early roots of rock music. It then progresses through the genre of rockabilly to the rise of Elvis Presley, to the evolution of the blues and its impact on early rock 'n' roll. Next, early rock icons such as Little Richard and Chuck Berry are profiled. The evolution of the blues in rock progresses to the British supergroups such as The Rolling Stones, Cream, and Led Zeppelin. The Beatles and the Solo Beatles highlight a chapter and a chapter on the American answer to the British Invasion investigates many iconic bands and artists such as The Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix. Part two is divided into seven chapters that explore the genres of folk-rock, art rock, country and southern rock. Then, heavy metal and hard rock are explored followed by classic rock bands and singer-led classic rock artists. This section ends with a chapter on progressive rock. Part three begins with punk rock and new wave followed by the pop-rock genre. A chapter follows on rock in the "big" 1980's, the grudge movement of the 90's, and alternative rock. A chapter on important styles that mixed with rock (such as rap-rock)continue and the book concludes with a special chapter on visionary artists and bands that have pointed to the future of rock music. What makes Rock History-The Musician's Perspective unique is; the dozens of groundbreaking albums profiled, hundreds of important rock songs explored, and hundreds of quotes from the artists themselves. This comprehensive book documents what made rock music the most exciting and ever-evolving combination of subgenres in music history. Rock History-The Musician's Perspective will provide you with the complete history of rock music.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DDG Publishing, INC
• Date d'édition: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1532371748
• ISBN 13: 9781532371745
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 387
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible