Unterberger, Richie

Traces the folk-rock movement from 1966 to 1970, discussing how folk-rock music evolved, who the most influential artists were, and how it impacted the music industry.

Tells the stories of sixty rock musicians from the 1950s through the 1990s, whose music influenced the course of rock history, but who for one reason or another never reached a wide audience or achieved commercial success; and includes a CD which features rare songs from twelve relatively unknown groups and individuals.

A study of 1960s folk-rock music and its performers, discussing the roots of the genre, and focusing on the years between 1964 and 1966 when folk-rock was at its peak.

Contains a guide to American music, arranged by region, and describes artists, venues, and records from jazz, rock, rap, bluegrass, and more.