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Overview
Lyrical genius can touch an emotional nerve—and so can the pages of The Book of Rock. In the most comprehensive encyclopedia of rock and roll to date, guitar heroes rub shoulders with tortured geniuses, and the flamboyant masters of showmanship receive the same treatment as reclusive poets. Showcasing a gallery of 500 saints, sinners, and martyrs of rock history, The Book of Rock provides a fresh, provocative guide to the world's most influential singers and musicians. Each artist is given equal deference—500 pages, 500 defining photographs, 500 defining quotes, with text that highlights their achievements and their influence, along with essential biographical information, critical comments from the artists themselves or fellow musicians, and a selected discography. The Book of Rock pays tribute to the artists that imposed an indelible mark on the half-century of musical extravaganza we call rock and roll. Selections include Aerosmith, Beastie Boys, Eric Clapton, Dead Kennedys, Eurythmics, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Gabriel, Buddy Holly, INXS, Judas Priest, Kinks, Little Richard, Midnight Oil, Nirvana, Sinead O'Connor, Pavement, Queen, Ramones, SoundGarden, 10,000 Maniacs, U2, The Verve, The Who, X, Yardbirds, and ZZ Top.Editorials
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In The Book of Rock, 500 influential rock 'n roll artists are celebrated, each with a page of photos, quotes, and biographical info. Featuring a wide variety of bands, from punk legends like the Ramones and the Dead Kennedys to classic rockers the Who and Aerosmith, The Book of Rock is a who's who of rock 'n' roll. Selective discographies are included for each featured star, so readers can check out the best of the artist's music.Book Details
Published
September 20, 2005
Publisher
Pavilion Books
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781862056954