Gish, D. L

Provides a history of the development of opera music and discusses its styles and noted composers and performers.

Traces the origins of rock and roll music from its beginnings through the 1990s, discussing musical instruments, performers, and styles, such as pop, folk, heavy metal, funk, disco, punk, rap, hip-hop, post modern, and alternative.

Traces the history of country music from its beginnings through the 1990s, describing musical instruments, performers, and styles, such as bluegrass, honky tonk, and country rock.