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Alexander St. Press Music Reference
Includes African American Music Reference, and hundreds of individual titles such as Becoming Jimi Hendrix, Shout, Sister, Shout! The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story.
Credo Reference
Academic Wikipedia - use this to find out more about musicians - and about issues in psychology.
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History of rock and roll by Larson, Thomas E.
Call Number: 781.6609 LARSON 2014

ISBN: 9781465238863

Publication Date: 2014

This book explores the connection between the music and the culture in which it interacted.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (videorecording) by Jones, Quincy
Call Number: MV Circulation Desk: 781.6609 ; WIC Videos: DVD HISTORY

ISBN: 0790794586

Publication Date: 2004

This 10-part documentary covers rock 'n' roll history from its humble beginnings in the '50s to Lollapalooza in the '90s. Experience favorite rock 'n' roll moments through hundreds of exclusive interviews, classic footage and concert performances.
The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll by Patricia Romanowksi (Editor); Holly George-Warren (Editor); John Pareles (Editor); Rolling Stone Magazine Editors
Call Number: Reference 781.663 ROLLING 2001

ISBN: 0743201205

Publication Date: 2001-11-08

In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its first Rock & Roll Encyclopedia. Almost two decades later, it has become the premier guide to the history of rock & roll, and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum as its official source of information.

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