American Rock: Guitar Heroes, Punks, and Metalheads

by Erik Farseth Narrated by Intuitive

Overview

A guitarist fires off riffs. A drummer pounds out primal rhythms. Fans scream along to a booming chorus. These are the sounds of rock.

When rock 'n' roll first shook up young audiences, parents and politicians screamed in protest. But artists soon used the music to make protests of their own. Since rock's birth in the 1950s, its sounds have been blasted from garages to stadiums. The music can be the soundtrack to rebellion, a tool for self-expression, or just a way to bang your head.

Find out what inspired rock pioneers to pick up their guitars. Discover the stories of outrageous punks and grungy alternative rockers. And learn more about legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Metallica, and Green Day.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"From bluegrass to blue-eyed soul and bubblegum pop to hip-hop, readers discover the exciting evolution of music in America. Origins, influences, controversies, and artists are presented in a writing style that is engaging and accessible. Revealing quotes by artists are highlighted. Musical terms such as 'melisma,' 'grunge,' and 'punk' are worked in seamlessly and defined in the texts as well as in the glossaries. 'Must Download' playlists (which include songs that span styles and decades) appear throughout each title, encouraging readers to listen to the best music in each genre. Every title is packed with color and black-and-white photographs, snazzy fonts, and vivid sidebars. The indexes are not thorough (e.g., Pearl Jam has its own page, but the band is not in the index), but the books are short and well organized enough that this, most likely, is not a problem. This informative set will be useful for reports and of high interest to reluctant readers." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Children's Literature - Kasey Giard

In 1951 when pioneer Bill Haley recorded his first album mixing country, gospel and R & B, rock and roll was born. Guitar-makers Fender and Gibson began manufacturing solid-bodied electric guitars to allow the sounds of the guitar and bass to be heard over the sounds of the other instruments. Rock artists contributed to the civil rights movement by singing about racial issues and social injustice. The 1970s and 80s artists brought punk, hard rock and heavily costumed bands and gave way to grunge emo in the 90s and 2000s. American Rock gives a quick but comprehensive overview of the progression of rock across the last six decades. Each chapter focuses on a particular period of development and the artists with the greatest contributions and ends with a list of must-have tracks from iconic artists, perfect for anyone looking to further explore the genre. A glossary of terms, mini-biographies, a succinct timeline of important milestones, and a more comprehensive list of recommended music finish this great resource.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170076789
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	American Music Milestones
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Related Subjects

• Kids
• Entertainment & Performing Arts - Kids
• Music - Kids
• Pop & Rock Music - Kids

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