Classic Rock

The rock sound of the 1960s and 1970s-the soundtrack to some of the most radical social and political upheavals of the latter half of the twentieth century-defined a
generation and immortalized a legion of performers whose energy and creativity drove them to unprecedented heights. Although this long, strange trip proved fatal to some of these performers, it showed the rest of the world that rock and roll will never die. Expertly written by a former deejay and experienced music journalist, and illustrated throughout with the moving and colorful imagen of two of the most tumultuous decades of the century, this incredible book is both an invaluable resource and a wild ride for readers of every description.

CONTENIDO:

Introduction, by Pete Fornatale
Prologue: The Roots of Classic Rock

1. The Magnificent Seven
2. The British Invasion
3. The California Sons
4. Streets of San Francisco
5. The Progressives
6. The Fashion Plates
7. That's All Folks
8. Southern Swing and Barroom Boogie
9. Radio-Ready Rockers
10. Heavy Metal Thunders
11. Clear Voices

Epilogue
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers
One-Hit Harrys
The Top Fifty. Classic Rock Song of all Time
Further Reading
Index