What's that sound? : an introduction to rock and its history /

Covach, John.

What's that sound? : an introduction to rock and its history / John Covach. - 2nd ed. - New York : W. W. Norton, c2009. - 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The world before rock and roll (roots-1955) -- The birth and first flourishing of rock and roll (1955-1960) -- The demise of rock and the promise of soul (1959-1963) -- The Beatles and the British invasion (1964-1966) -- American responses (1964-1966) -- Motown pop and southern soul (1960-1970) -- Psychedelia (1966-1969) -- The growing rock monster (1970-1975) -- Black pop and the rise of disco (1970-1980) -- Mainstream rock, punk, and new wave (1975-1980) -- I want my MTV (1980-1990) -- Heavy metal, rap, and the rise of alternative rock (1982-1992) -- Conclusion (1990s and beyond: the more things change--).

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Rock music--History and criticism.

ML 3534 / .C7 2009