100 Legends of Rock. Live Sound in Every Phrase

Debates about the value and harmfulness of rock music have consumed as much ink as was used in all of Kiss's tours. But how can one argue about a musical element that evades definitions and frozen forms? The 100 names and plots from the history of rock described in the book allow us to appreciate the rebellious power of music that is not subject to time. Under one cover are unquestionable authorities like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd, alongside "shadow" classics, including the creators of garage psychedelia The 13th Floor Elevators, iconic country rocker Gram Parsons, and the critically acclaimed Big Star, recognized decades later.

In 100 stories of madness, landmark events, and creative revelations, the entire journey of revolutionary musical form is traced from the naive early rock and roll to the conceptuality of prog, the heavy rumble of hard rock, and the avant-garde experiments of the punk underground. A useful addition is a classic album recommended for each chapter.