The History of Rock: For Big Fans and Little Punks (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781629377339)

"The History of Rock: For Big Fans and Little Punks is a magical mystery tour through popular music history, featuring trailblazing acts from the 1950s to the present. Colorful, stylish illustrations bring to life artists like Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Joan Jett, and Madonna, plus bands such as The Beatles, The Clash, Beastie Boys, and Pearl Jam, all of whom have inspired countless boys and girls to become musicians over the past seventy years. Included throughout the book are hand-picked recommendations from every time period, forming an extended playlist of over 1,000 songs that pay tribute to the genre and its many sounds. Divided into thirty-five different chapters, including "Pioneers Of Rock," "Women At The Helm," "Smash It," and "Hard As Rock," this vivid collection also covers the artistic movements that influenced rock or were influenced by it, such as blues, jazz, soul, and hip hop. What began as a successful Kickstarter campaign is now a must-have for rockers of all ages!"--

Author: Rita Nabais
ISBN-10: 1629377333
ISBN-13: 9781629377339
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2019
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.60h x 8.00w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/25/2019 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 11/04/2019