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Title details for The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 2 by Ed Ward - Available

The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 2

1964–1977: The Beatles, the Stones, and the Rise of Classic Rock

by Ed Ward
David Colacci
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It's February 1964 and The Beatles just landed in New York City, where the NYPD, swarms of fans, and a crowd of two hundred journalists await their first American press conference. It begins with the question on everyone's mind: "Are you going to get a haircut in America?" and ends with a reporter tugging Paul McCartney's hair in an attempt to remove his nonexistent wig. This is where The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 2 kicks off. Chronicling the years 1964 through the mid-1970s, this latest volume covers one of the most exciting eras of rock history, which saw a massive outpouring of popular and cutting-edge music.
Ed Ward weaves together an unputdownable narrative told through colorful anecdotes and shares the behind-the-scenes stories of the megastars, the trailblazers, DJs, record executives, concert promoters, and producers who were at the forefront of this incredible period in music history. From Bob Dylan to Bill Graham, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Byrds, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, and more, everyone's favorite musicians of the era make an appearance in this sweeping history that reveals how the different players, sounds, and trends came together to create the music we all know and love today.

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  • Release date

    November 19, 2019

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      • ISBN: 9781977361615
      • File size: 370038 KB
      • Duration: 12:50:54

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Listeners may feel overwhelmed by this second volume of rock-and-roll history, as its beginning is a summary of the previous volume, which ends in 1963. The history then slows down some, but it still offers a lot of information to take in. Colacci conveys hints of the author's dry humor and does a good John Lennon impression, but the fast pace and wide scope of this audiobook are daunting. The Beatles play a large role in the story, naturally. Listeners will also hear about Andy Warhol and Frank Zappa, ROLLING STONE magazine and the Rolling Stones, Monterey Pop and Woodstock. It may be too much for some, but unfamiliar stories pop up among the oft-told tales to reward listeners. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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