Ed Ward covers the first half of the social history of rock & roll in this definitive book. Beginning in the 1920s when blues, country, and black popular music played over the air waves and the first independent record labels were born, this first volume of a two-part series finishes in December 1963, just as an immense sea-change begins to take hold and the Beatles prepare for their first American tour. Ward introduces you to the musicians, DJs, record executives, and producers who were at the forefront of the genre. Sharing story after story of some of the most unforgettable and groundbreaking moments in rock history, Ward reveals how different sounds, harmonies, and trends came together to create the sound we all know and love today. Ed Ward has been Fresh Air's rock & roll historian for the last 35 years reaching 14 million listeners. In these pages he shares his endless depth of knowledge and through engrossing storytelling hops seamlessly from Memphis to Chicago, Detroit, England, New York, and everywhere in between covering all the big-name acts everyone is already familiar with, while filling in gaps of knowledge with the more obscure and forgotten names of music's past. For all music lovers and rock & roll fans, this sweeping history will shine a light on the corners of the genre to reveal some of the less well-known yet hugely influential artists who changed the musical landscape forever.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
ST Martin's Press
ISBN-13
9781250071163
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228863468
Product Key Features
Author
Ed Ward
Publication Name
The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
242mm
Item Width
162mm
Item Weight
613g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ed Ward
Topic
Music
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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