Handyside, Chris

Chronicles the history of country music from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1800s into the twenty-first century, and looks at the careers of artists who have influenced the direction of the genre.

Explores the history of blues music, describing key figures in its evolution such as Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter, Bessie Smith, and Robert Johnson; its different forms; and its influence on rock artists such as Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and the White Stripes.