rock music

A collection of over two hundred photographs that explores the history and culture of rock and roll music from the mid-1950s into the early years of the twenty-first century.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the music of Paul McCartney and provides overviews of the songs, albums, and musical periods of the musician as well as critiques of each.

A memoir in which rock critic Steve Almond discusses his obsession with rock music and its role in every aspect of his life, shares stories of some of his experiences pursuing the rock-and-roll lifestyle, and includes lists and recommendations.

A two-volume set that provides detailed biographical profiles of twenty-four of the most influential men and women in the history of rock and roll music, exploring their inspirations, innovations, and lasting impact on rock and roll music.

Discusses the interrelation of art, sociology, and politics between 1965 and 1972, covering liberation movements, political activism, protests, and demonstrations, featuring the efforts of musicians such as John Lennon, Bob Dylan, James Brown, and Fela Kuti.

When Johnny completes an alcohol rehabilitation program and his mother sends him to live with his uncle in North Carolina, he meets Maria, who seems to understand his fascination with the new wave band Blondie, and he learns about his deceased father's youthful forays into "glam rock," which gives him perspective on himself, his past, and his current life.

Examines the growing popularity of Christian rock music and the Christian pop culture in American society, and profiles some of the popular groups such as P.O.D., Switchfoot, Creed, and Evanescence.

Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in 1931, and was murdered seven years later. He reappears in 1992 on the Spokane Indian Reservation and meets Thomas Builds-the-Fire, who starts Coyote Springs, an all-Indian Catholic rock-and-roll band.

Eighteen-year-old Flynn Robinson drops out of his senior year to play guitar in a top club band, but when he is faced with the first of many moral decisions, he begins to wish he had more of an education under his belt.

Profiles the life of Sting, including his education, his music and acting career, success, and future plans.