The Art of Rock and Roll
| Author | : Charles T. Brown |
| Publisher | : Prentice Hall |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105008682903 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art of Rock and Roll written by Charles T. Brown and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1992 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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