George-Warren, Holly

Chronicles the history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the inductees from 1986 until 2010, with quotations and first-person anecdotes from musicians such as Ray Charles, David Bowie, Isaac Hayes, Keith Richards, Eddie Vedder, Patti Smith, and others.

Profiles important and influential performers of country and western music, including the Carter Family, Roy Acuff, Gene Autry, Bill Monroe, Patsy Cline, and Loretta Lynn.

Provides a history of cowgirls in America from the 1840s to the present. Profiles dozens of equestriennes, sharpshooters, wranglers, and performers in real life and film. Includes photographs and quotes.

A compendium of words and images by and about writers and artists of America's Beat Generation, including William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Hunter S. Thompson, and Jack Kerouac.

Collection of one-page biographies with accompanying illustrations of some of the more influential stars of rock music, such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly.