Encyclopedia of Rock 1955-1975

Popular Music: Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, Progressive Rock etc. [front flyleaf:] "This is the first publication of the widely-acclaimed Encyclopedia of Rock in hard covers, and also the first time that all three parts of this historical survey have been combined into one volume. Spanning the 20 years from 1955 to 1975, the Encyclopedia is without doubt the most detailed and comprehensive appraisal of the music in all its facets ever published. More than 40 contributing authors worked closely with the Editors, Phil Hardy and Dave Laing, together with Consultant Editors Greil Marcus and Greg Shaw (USA) and Charlie Gillett and Bill Millar (Great Britain) to achieve a coverage not only of the musicians themselves but songwriters, producers, record companies, musical styles, regions, radio and TV . . . all the influences that went into the growth of the most dynamic popular music of our time. The information is presented alphabetically within each chronological section, thus combining ease of reference with historical relevance. A major work like this could be tedious indeed without the spice of critical comment. However, the unique bringing together of so many authorities on different aspects of the music means that the reader is offered facts but also that important “extra”, sympathetic and informed criticism. In terms of a sense of perspective as well as reference value, the Encyclopedia will remain the standard work on its subject for years to come."