Rock Music Styles: A History [Paperback]

Katherine Charlton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0697340554 | ISBN-13: 978-0697340559 | Publication Date: October 1, 1997 | Edition: 3

From rock's European precursors to its country, blues, and gospel sources, this complete guide unearths the musical and cultural roots of rock music, opening readers eyes, ears, and minds along the way. A highly readable blend of music commentary and history, this sweeping yet succinct narrative shows the links between rock's beginnings and today's beat. Full coverage of such related pop genres as Disco and Funk, Latin, Reggae, and Ragga are also included.

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About the Author

Katherine Charlton, Mt. San Antonio College

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 3 edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0697340554
• ISBN-13: 978-0697340559
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,836,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock history book, June 24, 2009

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Michael Munari "dachillmaster" (Wheatland, WY) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book for an overview of the history of rock and roll. It provides a look at the music from the last 50 years. I especially like the listening guide for songs. You have to find your own listening examples on youtube or buy them. Without listening the book only covers so much about the development of rock music. Outstanding book.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced, comprehensive look at rock from the beginning., March 30, 1999

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Paul Saevig, [e-mail] (Santa Ana, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rock Music Styles: A History (Paperback)

Ms. Charlton's History is the rare rock book written from a musician's point of view. She starts from the very beginning in blues and jazz, and traces the various developments in what we call "rock". For example, she shows there could be no Rolling Stones without Little Richard, and no Little Richard without Howlin' Wolf and gospel. Ms. Charlton is eminently democratic in her even-handed discussion of ALL important rock acts, from Chuck Berry and Bill Haley to Ten Inch Nails. The roles of these groups are musicians are woven together in prose that is always calmly reflective and thorough, while never without enthusiasm. Ms. Charlton obvious loves rock music, and her book is an enduring trust for all those who love it also.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rock Music Styles, March 8, 2010

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This review is from: Rock Music Styles: a history (Paperback)

the book was in good condition, just wish it could have been shipped out a little sooner