Illustrated History of Rock - by Susana Monteagudo & Luis Demano (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Trace the history of rock and roll with this playful journey through the decades, artists and styles that make this such a diverse and beloved art form. For children and parents alike, this colorful and lovingly illustrated book travels from the 1950s into the 21st Century, illuminating key artists from each decade that represent their time period as well as supplying brief historical context for each era. The following chapters illuminate all the related musical styles from heavy metal to hip hop, iconic songs and albums, the anatomy of bands, fashion tribes from hippies to goths, the women of rock, legends lost and so much more - enough to inspire any young afficionado or musician!"--

Book Synopsis

Trace the history of rock and roll with this playful journey through the decades, artists and styles that make this such a diverse and beloved art form. For children and parents alike, this colorful and lovingly illustrated book travels from the 1950s into the 21st Century, illuminating key artists from each decade that represent their time period as well as supplying brief historical context for each era. The following chapters illuminate all the related musical styles from heavy metal to hip hop, iconic songs and albums, the anatomy of bands, fashion tribes from hippies to goths, the women of rock, legends lost and so much more - enough to inspire any young afficionado or musician!

Review Quotes

"...Illustrated History of Rock is the first rock and roll book I've read that makes rock and roll seem truly dangerous since perhaps Please Kill Me." - Mike Segretto, Psychobabble