Description: Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll: Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll by Editors Rolling Stone Completely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous edition, "The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock & Roll" is the authoritative volume on the world's music makers—from the one-hit wonders to the megastars. Over 200 photos. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Completely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous 1,800, "The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock & Roll" is the authoritative volume on the world's music makers — from the one-hit wonders to the megastars.In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its first "Rock & Roll Encyclopedia." Almost two decades later, it has become the premier guide to the history of rock & roll, and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene, it tells the story of rock & roll in a clear and easy reference format, including complete discographies, personnel changes for every band, and backstage information like date and place of birth, from Elvis Presley to Eminem.Since the last edition, the music scene has exploded in every area, from boy-bands to hip-hop, electronica to indie rock. Here, the "Encyclopedia" explores them all — 'NSync, Notorious B.I.G., Ricky Martin, Radiohead, Britney Spears, Blink-182, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Portishead, Fatboy Slim, Fiona Apple, Lil' Kim, Limp Bizkit, Oasis, Outkast, Yo La Tengo, TLC, and many, many more. "The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll, Third Edition" includes all the facts, phenomena, and flukes that make up the history of rock. Accompanying the biographical and discographical information on the nearly 2,000 artists included in this edition are incisive essays that reveal the performers' musical influences, first breaks, and critical and commercial hits and misses, as well as evaluations of their place in rock history. Filled with hundreds of historical photos, "The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia" is more than just a reference book, it is the bible of rock & roll. Back Cover In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its first Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll. Almost two decades later, it has become the premier guide to the history of rock and roll and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene, it tells the story of rock and roll in a clear and easy reference format, including complete discographies, personnel changes for every band, and backstage information like date and place of birth, from Elvis Presley to Eminem. Since the last edition, the music scene has exploded in every area, from boy-bands to hip-hop, electronica to indie rock. The Encyclopedia explores them all-N Sync, Notorious B.I.G., Ricky Martin, Radiohead, Britney Spears, Blink-182, Sean Combs, Portishead, Fatboy Slim, Fiona Apple, Lil Kim, Limp Bizkit, Oasis, Outkast, Yo La Tengo, TLC, and many, many more. The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll, Third Edition includes all the facts, phenomena, and flukes that make up the history of rock. Accompanying the biographical and discographical information on the nearly 2,000 artists included in this edition are incisive essays that reveal the performers musical influences, first breaks, and critical and commercial hits and misses, as well as evaluations of their place in rock history. Filled with hundreds of historical photos, The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia is more than just a reference book, it is the bible of rock and roll. Long Description Completely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous 1,800,The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock & Rollis the authoritative volume on the worlds music makers -- from the one-hit wonders to the megastars. In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its firstRock & Roll Encyclopedia.Almost two decades later, it has become the premier guide to the history of rock & roll, and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene, it tells the story of rock & roll in a clear and easy reference format, including complete discographies, personnel changes for every band, and backstage information like date and place of birth, from Elvis Presley to Eminem.Since the last edition, the music scene has exploded in every area, from boy-bands to hip-hop, electronica to indie rock. Here, theEncyclopediaexplores them all -- NSync, Notorious B.I.G., Ricky Martin, Radiohead, Britney Spears, Blink-182, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Portishead, Fatboy Slim, Fiona Apple, Lil Kim, Limp Bizkit, Oasis, Outkast, Yo La Tengo, TLC, and many, many more.The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll, Third Editionincludes all the facts, phenomena, and flukes that make up the history of rock. Accompanying the biographical and discographical information on the nearly 2,000 artists included in this edition are incisive essays that reveal the performers musical influences, first breaks, and critical and commercial hits and misses, as well as evaluations of their place in rock history. Filled with hundreds of historical photos,The Rolling Stone Encyclopediais more than just a reference book, it is the bible of rock & roll. Details ISBN0743201205 Author Editors Rolling Stone Short Title ROLLING STONE ENCY OF ROCK & R Edition Description Revised and Upd Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 0743201205 ISBN-13 9780743201209 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 781.660 Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-30 Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Subtitle Completely Revised and Updated Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Age 12-17 Publisher Touchstone Books Pages 1136 DOI 10.1604/9780743201209 Edited by Pareles, John Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2001-12-11 UK Release Date 2001-12-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8564048;
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ISBN-13: 9780743201209
Book Title: The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll: Completely Revised and Updated
Item Height: 235mm
Item Width: 197mm
Author: John Pareles, Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Writing & Reading, Music
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Publication Year: 2001
Type: Référence
Item Weight: 1494g
Number of Pages: 1114 Pages