Encyclopedia of Classic Rock by David Luhrssen and Michael Larson

Examining one of the most popular and enduring genres of American music, this encyclopedia of classic rock from 1965 to 1975 provides an indispensable resource for cultural historians and music fans.

• Provides readers with summaries of the careers of all significant rock artists during a peak period in the music's history
• Proposes a theory for understanding the development and history of rock music
• Presents the necessary historical and socioeconomic context to help readers more fully understand how rock music developed as it did during its formative decade
• Offers information in an easily searchable A–Z format accompanied by sidebars, a bibliography, and a timeline that serves students' research projects

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