A lively half-century history of rock and roll profiles performers and music that completely reshaped world culture, placing an emphasis on the pivotal year of 1956 while citing the contributions of such figures as Elvis, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard. Title: A Brief History of Rock 'n' Roll Author: Johnstone, Nick Publisher: Perseus Books Group Publication Date: 2007/11/22 Number of Pages: 304 Binding Type: PAPERBACK Library of Congress: 2008564910 Additional Detailswhile pop music hit the big screen with \"Rock Around the Clock\"". In one year the youth quake went overground. Music journalist Nick Johnstone charts the events of this turning point and the origins of rock and roll" BRAND : JOHNSTONE, NICK SKU : 9780786720514 UPC : 9780786720514
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