100 Legends of Rock. Live Sound in Every Phrase

The debates about the value and harm of rock music have consumed no less printing ink than the makeup used on all of Kiss's tours. But how can one argue about a musical element that avoids definitions and rigid forms? The 100 names and stories described in this book allow us to appreciate the rebellious power of music, which is not bound by time. Under one cover are the unquestionable authorities of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd, as well as "shadow" classics, including the creators of garage psychedelia The 13th Floor Elevators, the cult country rocker Gram Parsons, and the critically acclaimed Big Star, recognized decades later. In 100 tales of madness, iconic events, and creative insights, the entire path of revolutionary musical form is traced, from the naive early rock and roll to the conceptuality of prog, the heavy stride of hard rock, and the avant-garde experiments of the punk underground. A useful addition is a recommended classic album for each chapter.