Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll 1944-1964
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Who were the first giants of American rock and roll? Which songs and labels and performers drove rock's emergence and explosive growth in the mid-twentieth century? In what ways did the rhythm and blues sound created by African-American composers, singers, and musicians between the world wars become the foundation of early rock and roll? This wide-ranging encyclopedia answers these questions and many more through informative biographical profiles, coverage of noteworthy recordings and performances, and entries on important record labels, concert venues, and related musical genres including blues, folk, gospel, and Western swing.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Ace, Johnny
Ballard, Hank
Beach Boys
Berry, Chuck
Berry, Richard
Blackwell, Otis
Blues
BMI
Bonds, Gary U.S.
British Rock and Roll
Brown, Ruth
Burnette, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Champs
Clark, Dick
Cochran, Eddie
Collins Kids
Country and Western
Cover Songs
Dale, Dick
Diddley, Bo
Domino, Fats
Doo-wop
Drifters
Eddy, Duane
Ertegun, Ahmet
Esquerita
Everly Brothers
Feathers, Charie
Fender, Freddy
Folk-Blues Revival
Freed, Alan
Garcia, Augie
Girl Groups
Goffin, Gerry and Carole King
Haley, Bill
Harris, Wynonie
Hawkins, Dale
Hawkins, Screamin' Jay
Higgins, Chuck
Holly, Buddy
Jackson, Wanda
Jordan, Louis
King, Ben E.
Kingsmen
Latino Rock and Roll
Legends
Leiber, Jerry and Mike Stoller
Lewis, Jerry Lee
Little Richard
Motown
Nelson, Ricky
Orbison, Roy
Otis, Johnny
Paul, Les
Paul Revere and the Raiders
Perkins, Carl
Phillips, Sam
Pomus, Doc
Presley, Elvis
Price, Lloyd
Ray, Johnny
Rhythm and Blues
Robinson, Smokey
Rockabilly
Ronettes
Rosie and the Originals
Shangri-Las
Shannon, Del
Soul Music
Spaniels
Spector, Phil
Surf Instrumentals
Tharpe, Sister Rosetta
Thornton, Big Mama
Turner, Big Joe
Turner, Ike and Tina
The Twist
Valens, Ritchie
Ventures
Vincent, Gene
Williams, Larry
Williams, Maurice
Women in Rock and Roll
Wray, Link
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
Ace, Johnny
Ballard, Hank
Beach Boys
Berry, Chuck
Berry, Richard
Blackwell, Otis
Blues
BMI
Bonds, Gary U.S.
British Rock and Roll
Brown, Ruth
Burnette, Johnny
Cash, Johnny
Champs
Clark, Dick
Cochran, Eddie
Collins Kids
Country and Western
Cover Songs
Dale, Dick
Diddley, Bo
Domino, Fats
Doo-wop
Drifters
Eddy, Duane
Ertegun, Ahmet
Esquerita
Everly Brothers
Feathers, Charie
Fender, Freddy
Folk-Blues Revival
Freed, Alan
Garcia, Augie
Girl Groups
Goffin, Gerry and Carole King
Haley, Bill
Harris, Wynonie
Hawkins, Dale
Hawkins, Screamin' Jay
Higgins, Chuck
Holly, Buddy
Jackson, Wanda
Jordan, Louis
King, Ben E.
Kingsmen
Latino Rock and Roll
Legends
Leiber, Jerry and Mike Stoller
Lewis, Jerry Lee
Little Richard
Motown
Nelson, Ricky
Orbison, Roy
Otis, Johnny
Paul, Les
Paul Revere and the Raiders
Perkins, Carl
Phillips, Sam
Pomus, Doc
Presley, Elvis
Price, Lloyd
Ray, Johnny
Rhythm and Blues
Robinson, Smokey
Rockabilly
Ronettes
Rosie and the Originals
Shangri-Las
Shannon, Del
Soul Music
Spaniels
Spector, Phil
Surf Instrumentals
Tharpe, Sister Rosetta
Thornton, Big Mama
Turner, Big Joe
Turner, Ike and Tina
The Twist
Valens, Ritchie
Ventures
Vincent, Gene
Williams, Larry
Williams, Maurice
Women in Rock and Roll
Wray, Link
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | May 28 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 384 |
| ISBN | 9798765132296 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 23 bw |
| Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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