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Marcovitz, Hal

The History of Rock and Roll

96 pp. | ReferencePoint | August, 2013 | Library ISBN 978-1-60152-598-7 $28.95
(3) YA Understanding World History series. Marcovitz surveys rock music's evolution from rhythm and blues in the 1930s to the 1990s grunge bands and beyond. In addition to profiles of influential DJs, producers, performers, and musicians, the engaging discussion touches on the effects of social and technological changes through the decades. Sidebars and captioned photos help break up the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

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