Full name: The Sound Of The City: The Rise Of Rock And Roll

Author: Charlie Gillett Year: 1970 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Music, History, Non Fiction Purchase/reserch links: Goodreads Amazon LibraryThing ISBNs: 9780306806834 0306806835

This comprehensive study of the rise of rock and roll from 1954 to 1971 has now been expanded with close to 100 illustrations as well as a new introduction, recommended listening section, and bibliography. Similar books: Stranded by Greil Marcus Unsung Heroes Of Rock 'n' Roll by Nick Tosches Generation Ecstasy by Simon Reynolds Bootleg by Clinton Heylin Mystery Train by Greil Marcus Last Night a DJ Saved My Life by Bill Brewster The Wrecking Crew by Kent Hartman Yeah Yeah Yeah by Bob Stanley A Change Is Gonna Come by Craig Werner Schubert's Winter Journey by Ian Bostridge Music Quickens Time by Daniel Barenboim The Dark Stuff by Nick Kent The Heart of Rock & Soul by Dave Marsh Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures by Chris Ott Deep Blues by Robert Palmer Rip it Up and Start Again by Simon Reynolds Bass Culture by Lloyd Bradley Language of the Spirit by Jan Swafford Altamont by Joel Selvin