Rock and roll : an introduction
In this unique exploration of rock and roll, Campbell and Brody take an evolutionary approach, giving students the whole picture of this vastly popular music and its inherent musical relationships. Beginning with the roots of rock, the authors proceed chronologically to discuss all rock styles and their influences, from '50s R&B up through the birth of new wave. This text sets itself apart with its treatment of rock as an integrated family of musical styles, inclusive view of the evolution of this music, and in-depth musical discussion. Also includes information on African American influences, Afro-Cuban music, Allman Brothers, art rock, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, black music, blues, boogie woogie, David Bowie, James Brown, Caribbean music, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Sam Cooke, country music, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, crossovers, dance music, Deep Purple, Delta blues, disco, Fats Domino, doo-wop, Bob Dylan, economy, electric blues, electric guitar, Everly Brothers, Aretha Franklin, funk, Marvin Gaye, globalization, Berry Gordy, gospel, heavy metal, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, John Lee Hooker, Michael Jackson, jazz, Robert Johnson, jump bands, Carole King, Latin rock, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, "Maybellene", Paul McCartney, Monterey Pop Festival, Motown, New Orleans music, new wave, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", persona/stage presence, Elvis Presley, punk, rap, reggae, rock hybrids, Rolling Stones, "Satisfaction (I Can't Get No)", sexuality, Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Simon, soul music, stage shows, Stax Records, storytelling songs, synthesizers, Velvet Underground, Muddy Waters, women, Stevie Wonder
Print Book, English, ©1999
Schirmer Books, New York, ©1999