1961-1970

Tales and photos reveal the story of Sam Phillips' legendary record label, and the origin of rock and roll.

Places rock & roll music in historical perspective with the decade's top news stories, movies, TV shows, fads, and lifestyles. Hit records are listed by year, artist, popularity, and subject.

Chronicles the changes that occurred in the development of rock music during the 1960s and 1970s and discusses how the music and the times influenced each other, who the most influential musicians were, what the most important events were, and other related topics.

Traces the paths rock music took in the 1970s and describes how these paths crossed, discussing such acts as the Who, Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Yes, King Crimson, Jo Jo Gunne, and Atomic Rooster.

Presents a discussion of the counterculture in the U.S. in 1969, documenting the year through its musical performances across the nation by groups such as the Byrds, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, the Velvet Underground and the Fugs.

Photographic survey of the rock musicians of the sixties.

Tells the stories of pivotal events in the career of ten 1960s bands and musicians, including the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, and others, and lists the best songs and albums of each.

Highlights the influence of some of the important performers on the popular music scene in the 1960s, including the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, Simon and Garfunkel, the Who, and Stevie Wonder.

Traces the history of 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.