rock music

Traces the history of rock and roll music from its roots in blues and jazz to the popularity of rap in the 1990s, discussing significant and influential artists and trends.

Profiles Aerosmith, the rock group whose string of hits, which has spanned over twenty-five years, includes "Dream On," "Walk this Way," and "Draw the Line.".

Lily Xiao can't wait to go to Camp Rock Out this summer, where she'll finally be able to shed her "class robot" good girl reputation and start her journey to becoming the next Eddie Vedder! And she can't wait to do it with her best friend and cousin, Vivian, who's just moved from Taiwan to Lily's California hometown. But as the two cousins work their way through seventh grade, Vivian struggles more and more with her schoolwork, which is all taught in English. If Vivian can't get her grades up, her parents won't let her go to rock camp. Determined to help, Lily embarks on a mission to push their school to provide more support for English-as-a-Second-Language learners like Vivian. But her first-generation immigrant family is nervous about Lily challenging the status quo. We should be grateful to be here, they always say. With Camp Rock Out on the line, Lily will need to decide how far she'll push against her family's wishes in order to stand up and speak out.

A collection of songs about fun at the beach for children.

"An oral history of The Beatles from never-before-seen interviews. All You Need Is Love is a groundbreaking oral history of the one of the most enduring musical acts of all time. The material is comprised of intimate interviews with Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, their families, friends and business associates that were conducted by Beatles intimate Peter Brown and author Steven Gaines in 1980-1981 during the preparation of their international bestseller, The Love You Make, which spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list in 1983 and remains the biggest selling biography worldwide about the Beatles Only a small portion of the contents of these transcribed interviews have ever been revealed. The interviews are unique and candid. The information, stories, and experiences, and the authority of the people who relate to them, have historic value. No collection like this can ever be assembled again. In addition to interviews with Paul, Yoko, Ringo and George, Brown and Gaines also include interviews from ex-wives Cynthia Lennon, Pattie Harrison Clapton, and Maureen Starkey, as well as the major social and business figures of the Beatles' inner circle. Among other sought-after information the interviews contribute definitively as to why the Beatles broke up"--Provided by publisher.

In 1989, outcasts Marty, Jonny, Lenny, and Doug start a band called the Rock Gods, and they can't believe their luck when they get to chance to open for local rock legend Tommi Tungstun at his upcoming gig. But there's one thing none of the boys expected: mutated monster pigs. Soon, it's up to the four teens to save their town from total destruction.

"This title explores the ways rock 'n' roll was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how rock 'n' roll became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of rock 'n' roll"--Amazon.

Lupe Lopez arrives for her first day at Hector P. Garcia Elementary School ready to show everyone she's a rock star. But the teacher has rules and Lupe isn't allowed to drum on anything she wants with her pencils and no one shows up to join her fan club. The next day though, Lupe meets a couple of new friends that give her an idea for how to express her identity as a rock star.

"Much too loud for those around her, Lady B. Marie, whose heart beats for rock 'n' roll, belts out her music alone in a tranquil meadow until a colorful band of beetles comes along, searching for a place to put on a show"--Provided by publisher.

Stuck in Group A with the kids who can't read, upbeat first grader Lupe Lopez is made fun of by a rival but refuses to let that stop her from becoming a reading rock star.