Definitive Illustrated
Encyclopaedia of Rock

Michael Heatley

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardcover

Extent: 448 Pages

ISBN: 9781844515219

Price: $49.95


Synopsis:

This is the ultimate guide to the most popular form of music, which at its widest interpretation covers a spectrum of genres, from rock ‘n' roll and soul to pop and funk. Divided into eras from Roots, through the Sixties to the Noughties, learn about the development of rock in the Sounds &Sources discussions before being introduced to the Key Artists of the time and their legacies. A–Z sections of artists and information on instruments, along with evocative photographs complete the experience. Whether a fan of Elvis or the Sex Pistols this is the book for you.

Michael Heatley is the author or editor of over thirty biographies, including Backstreet Boys: The Unofficial Book , Bon Jovi: In Their Own Words and Rolf Harris: The Most Talented Man In The World. In 1995, he wrote the liner notes to Rolf's best-selling album Rolf Rules OK!

Since 1977 he has written more than a hundred music, sport and TV books.

He has written for magazines including Privileged View (for viewers of UK Gold and UK Living), 442 and Fultime (Fulham FC), Music Week , Billboard , Goldmine (US record collecting magazine), Radio Times , Daily Record and the Mail on Sunday colour supplement.