Frame traces the development and history of Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Genesis, The Police, and more with his hand-drawn rock trees.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By TLeo@aol.com
Format:Paperback
An exhaustive look at the twists and turns of band members in some of the most important (and some of the most marginal) bands in rock history, thus providing the history of the genre through its participants -- which makes you think how chancy the whole enterprise has been. (If so-and-so hadn't bumped into so-and-so . . .) Frame obviously has a love for his subject and a love for detail, as indicated in the meticulous charts, with very small type (or draghtsman's handwriting, actually) abounding. If there's a problem with the book, it's that it effectively ends in 1980. I'm sure Frame is working on more, if he's still out there. Whattya say, Pete? More!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are a little (or a lot) compulsive about rock music, especially English rock of the sixties and seventies, this book will appeal to you. It explores, via graphic and textual connections, the geneaolgy and development of thousands of bands, from the Yardbirds to the Ramones, from their garage days to fame and fortune. Lovingly and lavishly researched, written and drawn, this tome contains interviews and facts that only Mr. Frame could have produced. A labor of love, and essential for any scholar of rock history, and a thumping good read, too. Hours of fascinating enjoyment.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the most frequently referred-to book I own. Its wealth of detail can keep you entertained - and informed - for many hours. While it is rather dated, most pages being drawn in 1978 and 1982, it still provides a phenomenal amount of information on the bands of the time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
not really as advertised
It wasn't what I would call 'good condition' - I had to spend half an hour uncreasing pages and the corners were quite battered
Published 15 months ago by Batreader
5.0 out of 5 stars
book
A+++ Great bargain for a fairly hard to find book. The price was right and it made before Christmas too. Thanks!
Published 17 months ago by John A. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Frame's Work is amazing
We have a couple of Peter Frame's rock history books. They are amazing. We look through them at least once a week when a group's name comes up. Read more
Published 20 months ago by knjlampe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book !
Gave this to my son who loves everything about music and this was a hit at Christmas. He was reading it before the night was over !
Published on December 28, 2010 by MackiePa
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of The Best
I have bought tons of rock-themed books over the years. This by far is one of my most treasured. I have studied it over and over since I bought it 10 years ago - and have referred... Read more
Published on August 12, 2010 by Marshall Carll
5.0 out of 5 stars
fast & efficient
Book was new (as described)and arrived in new condition due to good packaging and arrived much quicker than estimated which meant it was in time for Christmas. Read more
Published on December 27, 2009 by Meg S
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learn how much you don't know about rock
Pete Frame's complete rock family trees
All of Peter Frame's books are fascinating. You can spend hours pouring over this book. It's out of print, so grab one while you can!
All of Peter Frame's books are fascinating. You can spend hours pouring over this book. It's out of print, so grab one while you can!
Published on May 6, 2009 by Floyd's Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely fantastic, a must for any music fanatic
Not only do you get insights and tidbits that you never could have imagined, but they also get linked together in an informative and fun way. Read more
Published on June 16, 2007 by Nicholas R. Bencivenga
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Marriage Of Form and Function
Pete Frame's obsessive large-format (they HAVE to be or you'd go blind reading them) rock family trees are a feast of rock minutia and an elegant formal statement. Read more
Published on May 16, 2006 by Chris Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars
There`s always something new to learn ...
Hi, I`ve been listening to Music for a long time now and went through a lot of different styles and moods. Read more
Published on July 23, 2005 by THX1138
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