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Rock Music Styles

by Katherine Charlton

This book blends musical commentary into anhistorical and social framework as it traces the development of rock music from its roots in country and blues to the most contemporary trends. Through well-chosen song examples and easy-to-read listening guides, studentswill experience firsthand the defining characteristics ofrock styles and develop the ability to make connectionsbetween the popular music of yesterday and today. - Publisher.