A cultural and musical history of the 1960s in Britain and America captures the pulse of the era through the music of the Beatles, critically analyzing why the group became a trans-Atlantic phenomenon while discussing the evolution of the group's music.

A colorful tribute to the music and culture of the rock 'n' roll era traces rock music's formative period from 1945 to 1964 and looks at the social forces, politics, historical events, and cultural institutions that shaped the period, in a volume enhanced by more than 150 photographs, memorabilia, and quotes from the era's musicians, poets, activists, and celebrities.

Combining firsthand reporting with historical research, provides a musical history of the birth of rock 'n' roll in the black juke joints where James Brown and B.B. King got their start.

"From the former senior editor of Rolling Stone and author of The Holy or the Broken, called 'thoughtful and illuminating' by The New York Times, a new book on the unlikely coming-to-be of Prince's now legendary album. Purple Rain is a song, an album, and a film--each one a commercial success and cultural milestone. How did this semi-autobiographical musical masterpiece that blurred R&B, pop, dance, and rock sounds come to alter the recording landscape...

All Roots Lead to Rock tells the story of a group of "couldabeens, hasbeens, shouldabeens," and just plain "weres" to show the many different influences that came together to make the mighty musical stew we call rock 'n' roll. The family tree of rock 'n' roll has many branches. And the roots are often lost in the dusky soil - far from view of even the most loyal listeners. So today's fans of Marilyn Manson may only be vaguely familiar with the original...