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From rock's European precursors to its country, blues, and gospel sources, this complete guide unearths the musical and cultural roots of rock music, opening readers eyes, ears, and minds along the way. A highly readable blend of music commentary and history, this sweeping yet succinct narrative shows the links between rock's beginnings and today's beat. Full coverage of such related pop genres as Disco and Funk, Latin, Reggae, and Ragga are also included.

Chapter 1 American Popular Music Before Rock and Roll
European Influences from Colonial Days Through the Early Nineteenth Century
Minstrel Shows
The Middle Nineteenth Century and the Civil War Era
Tin Pan Alley and Musical Theater
Swing Dance Bands
The Beginnings of Rock and Roll
Chapter 2 The Blues Roots of Rock Music
Musical Roots of the Blues
Country Blues
Urban Blues
Chicago Blues
Classic Blues
Rhythm and Blues
Blues- and Rhythm-and-Blues-Based Rock of the Fifties
Chapter 3 The Country Roots of Rock Music
Country Styles That Have Influenced Rock Music
Blues and Rhythm and Blues Played by Country Musicians
Rockabilly
Rockabilly-Influenced Rock
Chapter 4 The Gospel Roots of Rock Music
Spirituals
Gospel Music
Doo-Wop
Chapter 5 Pop-Styled Rock Music
The Payola Scandal
Teen Idol Pop
New York Pop
Phil Spector’s "Wall of Wound" Productions
The Surf Sound
Surf Revival
Chapter 6 Folk and Folk-Rock Music
Early Folk Groups
Bob Dylan
Folk-Rock Music
Folk Rock in Britain
Chapter 7 Soul Music
The Musical Roots of Soul
Chicago Soul
Memphis Soul
Atlantic Records
Motown
Philadelphia Soul
Influences of Soul on Later Styles
Chapter 8 The British Invasion
Skiffle
The Beatles
Other Mersey Groups
Rock in London
Chapter 9 The Blues Revival
The Rolling Stones
Other Important British Blues Revival Bands
The American Blues Revival
Chapter 10 Garage Bands, Bubblegum, and Power Pop
Garage Bands
Bubblegum
Power Pop
Chapter 11 Psychedelic Rock
The San Francisco Sound
Psychedelic Rock Beyond San Francisco
Chapter 12 Revivals of Country-Styled Rock
Country rock
Southern Rock
Rockabilly Revival
Chapter 13 Jazz Rock and Fusion
Jazz Rock
Fusion
Other Jazz Influences on Rock
Chapter 14 Singer/Songwriters
Chapter 15 Funk and Disco
Funk
Disco
Chapter 16 Art Rock
Art Rock Combining Rock and classical Instrumentation
Art Rock by Classically Trained Performers
Art Rock Influenced by Avant-Garde Trends
Chapter 17 Glitter and Glam
Glitter and Glam
Glam Bands of the Eighties and Early Nineties
Chapter 18 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
Early Influences on Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
Hard Rock
British Heavy Metal
American Heavy Metal
Expansions of the Heavy Metal Style
Chapter 19 Punk Rock and New Wave
Early Influences on the Development of Punk
New York Punk
British Punk
Hardcore Punk on the West Coast
American New Wave
British New Wave
Chapter 20 Ska and Reggae
Ska
Reggae
Afro-Reggae
Ska and Reggae Influences on Rock
Ska Revival and Oi!
Dub, Dancehall, and Ragga
Chapter 21 Hip Hop and Rap
East Coast Rap
West Coast Rap
Latino Rap
Rap Combined with Other Styles
Chapter 22 Mainstream Rock of the Eighties and Nineties
Mainstream Artists
Chapter 23 Underground and Alternative Rock Styles
Alternative Rock from Britain
Gothic Rock
Industrial Rock
Post Punk in the United States
Riot Grrrls and Other Feminist Trends

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Rock Music Styles: A History

Rock Music Styles: A History

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Summary

Table of Contents

European Influences from Colonial Days Through the Early Nineteenth Century

Minstrel Shows

The Middle Nineteenth Century and the Civil War Era

Tin Pan Alley and Musical Theater

Swing Dance Bands

The Beginnings of Rock and Roll

Chapter 2 The Blues Roots of Rock Music

Musical Roots of the Blues

Country Blues

Urban Blues

Chicago Blues

Classic Blues

Rhythm and Blues

Blues- and Rhythm-and-Blues-Based Rock of the Fifties

Chapter 3 The Country Roots of Rock Music

Country Styles That Have Influenced Rock Music

Blues and Rhythm and Blues Played by Country Musicians

Rockabilly

Rockabilly-Influenced Rock

Chapter 4 The Gospel Roots of Rock Music

Spirituals

Gospel Music

Doo-Wop

Chapter 5 Pop-Styled Rock Music

The Payola Scandal

Teen Idol Pop

New York Pop

Phil Spector’s "Wall of Wound" Productions

The Surf Sound

Surf Revival

Chapter 6 Folk and Folk-Rock Music

Early Folk Groups

Bob Dylan

Folk-Rock Music

Folk Rock in Britain

Chapter 7 Soul Music

The Musical Roots of Soul

Chicago Soul

Memphis Soul

Atlantic Records

Motown

Philadelphia Soul

Influences of Soul on Later Styles

Chapter 8 The British Invasion

Skiffle

The Beatles

Other Mersey Groups

Rock in London

Chapter 9 The Blues Revival

The Rolling Stones

Other Important British Blues Revival Bands

The American Blues Revival

Chapter 10 Garage Bands, Bubblegum, and Power Pop

Garage Bands

Bubblegum

Power Pop

Chapter 11 Psychedelic Rock

The San Francisco Sound

Psychedelic Rock Beyond San Francisco

Chapter 12 Revivals of Country-Styled Rock

Country rock

Southern Rock

Rockabilly Revival

Chapter 13 Jazz Rock and Fusion

Jazz Rock

Fusion

Other Jazz Influences on Rock

Chapter 14 Singer/Songwriters

Chapter 15 Funk and Disco

Funk

Disco

Chapter 16 Art Rock

Art Rock Combining Rock and classical Instrumentation