"Describes the history of popular music genres, starting with the rock-and-roll movement of the 1950s. Explains how genres have been created based on social and cultural events through recent history. Case studies highlight how world events and technology influenced artists that led new genres of music"--Provided by publisher.

A tribute to more than two dozen legendary music artists who significantly influenced the landscape of music for generations to come, from Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash.