Jim         Miller,Anthony DeCurtis,James Henke,Holly George-Warren
The ultimate illustrated history of rock & roll--comprehensive, authoritative, and fully updated with coverage of the most important new sounds and artists of the 1980s and '90s.,The classic history from ,Rolling Stone, that brings to life the evolution of a dynamic, revolutionary art form.,Beginning with rockâ€™s roots in blues, jazz and gospel, here are eye-opening portraits and critical assessments of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, James Brown and Bob Dylan, and more, all the way up to Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, U2, Prince, Public Enemy and other ground-breakers in rock, hip-hop, and heavy metal.,The essays are by the worldâ€™s preeminent rock writersâ€”among them Greil Marcus, Robert Palmer, David Fricke, Dave Marsh, Robert Christgau, Chuck Eddy, Stephen Holen, Bill Flanagan, Alan Light, J.D. Considine and many others.,The photography in the ,Illustrated History, is superlative, representing the works of the most celebrated photographers along with rare snapshots and long-lost photos from the early days of rock. Complete with detailed discographies on every important performer and genre, ,The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll, is an indispensable reference for every fan.
Music,Nonfiction,History,Reference
The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music