The Great Rock Discography

The Great Rock Discography
ISBN-10
0862415411
ISBN-13
9780862415419
Category
Music / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Pages
939
Language
English
Published
1995
Publisher
Canongate Press
Author
Martin Charles Strong

Description

The most incredible and indispensable directory ever published. Contains the 1,000 most important figures in the history of rock, ranging from ABBA to ZZ Top, Chuck Berry to the B-52's, Bob Dylan to DEVO, Bob Marley to Motorhead, and Pink Floyd to the Police. Features complete discographies of all featured artists -- including all singles and full track listings for each album; US and UK chart positions for every album and single; and biographies, style analysis, and recommended albums for each artist. Illustrated.

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