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"The definitive rock encyclopedia for the 21st century updated for the ever-changing world of music. ""An absolute must for any rock-music fan."" --Booklist ""A welcome and heavily used addition to any rock 'n' roll buff's library."" --Library Journal ""Will introduce browsers to music they hadn't realized they would like."" --Publishers Weekly This third edition of Rock Chronicles is updated to mark the recent loss of many important, innovative and beloved musicians who changed the world of music, including: David Bowie, the irreplaceable Prince, Tom Petty, George Michael, Lemmy of Mot�rhead, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, two of the three members of Emerson Lake and Palmer, poet philosopher Leonard Cohen, Gregg Allman, the great Chuck Berry, Glenn Frey of the Eagles, Leon Russell, J. Geils, and too many others. Designed for today's visual-savvy generation, the book uses color-coded infographics for quick-glance coverage of the ever-shifting line-ups, appearances, labels, sounds and successes of 250 of the most important rock acts from 1960 to time of press in 2018. Insightful commentary highlighted with photographs gives the lowdown on every member -- whatever their role in the band and however short-lived their time with them. Bands change their line-ups, musicians pass away, and of course new music is released. This new edition has been updated to reflect the many such changes since the previous book. These include: Date of death of deceased band members and revisions to the descriptive text to reflect this change Revised text if there has been a major development in an active band New albums for those bands still active on timeline Revised timelines for bands still active Grammy Awards Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. Comprehensive, information-packed and compelling, Rock Chronicles is the essential reference for everyone who loves rock music."

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"Comprehensive, information-packed, expertly organized, and compellingly presented, Rock Chronicles is the essential and thoroughly 'user friendly' reference for everyone who is a dedicated fans of rock music -- and all those associated with it. Simply stated, this new third edition of ""Rock Chronicles"" is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, college, and university library musicology reference collections in general, and Rock Music supplemental studies reading lists in particular.-- ""Midwest Book Review"" (12/1/2019 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] A must-have if you love music.-- ""Shelf Life"" (11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] An encyclopedia for the rock music fanatic.-- ""Louisville Courier-Journal"" (12/22/2012 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] For music lovers who are fascinated by details, this extensive collection will certainly appeal.--Terry Peters ""North Shore News"" (12/9/2012 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] For the music aficionado on your holiday shopping list, Rock Chronicles might fit the stocking.--Kevin Amorim ""Long Island Newsday"" (11/14/2012 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] More than 250 legendary rock 'n' roll bands (and more than 1,750 individual musicians) are profiled in this unique book... One- or two-page entries feature color-coded charts showing the core members of each band, their roles, and the time periods they were active... Readers can use this book to identify who was in what band, when, as well as find out who played on various studio albums. Fifty top bands (such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who) get an additional two-page spread of color photographs. Numerous cross-references abound, and an index lists all of the performers noted in the book. An absolute must for any rock-music fan, this book would make an excellent addition to circulating collections.--Rebecca Vnuk ""Booklist"" (2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] Rock Chronicles will fascinate any fan of music trivia.--Francois Marchand ""Vancouver Sun"" (12/15/2012 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] The subtitle aptly describes the scope of this encyclopedic survey of 250 rock acts. Find out who won what award, who played on what release and how every band broke up--or stayed together. Plus, excellent graphs that condense key info, and, of course, a ton of pics.-- ""NOW Magazine"" (12/23/2015 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] The year-in, year-out grind of rock stardom is meticulously mapped in this prosaic encyclopedia of notable bands. The AC/DC-to-ZZ Top selection includes 250 groups from the classic rock era and later...comprising all the familiar names along with influential obscurities... Colorful graphics detail album releases, sales figures, and shifting rosters of bandmates... Casual data-mining reveals striking patterns: rock music is almost as male-dominated as pro baseball; bands are such onerous workplaces that their members can't wait to quit; and they always come back for sexagenarian reunion tours.... Will introduce browsers to music they hadn't realized they would like.-- ""Publishers Weekly"" (3/12/2012 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] This alphabetically arranged encyclopedia offers opportunities for quick reference and casual browsing.--John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant ""School Library Journal"" (12/1/2012 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] Well-written and up-to-date ...this book will be a welcome and heavily used addition to any rock 'n' roll buff's library.--Brett Rohlwing, Milwaukee Public Library ""Library Journal"" (12/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)"

[Review for previous edition: ] For music lovers who are fascinated by details, this extensive collection will certainly appeal.--Terry Peters North Shore News (12/09/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] For the music aficionado on your holiday shopping list, Rock Chronicles might fit the stocking.--Kevin Amorim Long Island Newsday (11/14/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] This alphabetically arranged encyclopedia offers opportunities for quick reference and casual browsing.--John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant School Library Journal (12/01/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] Rock Chronicles will fascinate any fan of music trivia.--Francois Marchand Vancouver Sun (12/15/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] An encyclopedia for the rock music fanatic.--Louisville Courier-Journal (12/22/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] A must-have if you love music.--Shelf Life (11/01/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] More than 250 legendary rock 'n' roll bands (and more than 1,750 individual musicians) are profiled in this unique book... One- or two-page entries feature color-coded charts showing the core members of each band, their roles, and the time periods they were active... Readers can use this book to identify who was in what band, when, as well as find out who played on various studio albums. Fifty top bands (such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who) get an additional two-page spread of color photographs. Numerous cross-references abound, and an index lists all of the performers noted in the book. An absolute must for any rock-music fan, this book would make an excellent addition to circulating collections.-- (02/01/2013) [Review for previous edition: ] Well-written and up-to-date ...this book will be a welcome and heavily used addition to any rock 'n' roll buff's library.-- (12/01/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] The subtitle aptly describes the scope of this encyclopedic survey of 250 rock acts. Find out who won what award, who played on what release and how every band broke up--or stayed together. Plus, excellent graphs that condense key info, and, of course, a ton of pics.-- (12/23/2015) [Review for previous edition: ] The year-in, year-out grind of rock stardom is meticulously mapped in this prosaic encyclopedia of notable bands. The AC/DC-to-ZZ Top selection includes 250 groups from the classic rock era and later...comprising all the familiar names along with influential obscurities... Colorful graphics detail album releases, sales figures, and shifting rosters of bandmates... Casual data-mining reveals striking patterns: rock music is almost as male-dominated as pro baseball; bands are such onerous workplaces that their members can't wait to quit; and they always come back for sexagenarian reunion tours.... Will introduce browsers to music they hadn't realized they would like.-- (03/12/2012)

[Review for previous edition: ] More than 250 legendary rock 'n' roll bands (and more than 1,750 individual musicians) are profiled in this unique book... One- or two-page entries feature color-coded charts showing the core members of each band, their roles, and the time periods they were active... Readers can use this book to identify who was in what band, when, as well as find out who played on various studio albums. Fifty top bands (such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who) get an additional two-page spread of color photographs. Numerous cross-references abound, and an index lists all of the performers noted in the book. An absolute must for any rock-music fan, this book would make an excellent addition to circulating collections.--Rebecca Vnuk Booklist (02/01/2013) [Review for previous edition: ] Well-written and up-to-date ...this book will be a welcome and heavily used addition to any rock 'n' roll buff's library.--Brett Rohlwing, Milwaukee Public Library Library Journal (12/01/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] For the music aficionado on your holiday shopping list, Rock Chronicles might fit the stocking.--Kevin Amorim Long Island Newsday (11/14/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] For music lovers who are fascinated by details, this extensive collection will certainly appeal.--Terry Peters North Shore News (12/09/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] This alphabetically arranged encyclopedia offers opportunities for quick reference and casual browsing.--John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant School Library Journal (12/01/2012) [Review for previous edition: ] Rock Chronicles will fascinate any fan of music trivia.--Francois Marchand Vancouver Sun (12/15/2012)

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David Roberts has edited more than 20 music reference book projects at Guinness World Records including British Hit Singles and Albums and Rockopedia. He is also the author of Rock Atlas: 650 Great Music Locations and the Fascinating Stories Behind Them.

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