{"product_id":"the-history-of-rock-roll-volume-1-1920-1963-paperback","title":"The History of Rock \u0026 Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Ward\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEd Ward covers the first half of the history of rock \u0026amp; roll in this sweeping and definitive narrative--from the 1920s, when the music of rambling medicine shows mingled with the songs of vaudeville and minstrel acts to create the very early sounds of country and rhythm and blues, to the rise of the first independent record labels post-World War II, and concluding in December 1963, just as an immense change in the airwaves took hold and the Beatles prepared for their first American tour. \u003ci\u003eThe History of Rock \u0026amp; Roll, Volume 1 \u003c\/i\u003eshines a light on the far corners of the genre to reveal the stories behind the hugely influential artists who changed the musical landscape forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this first volume of a two-part series, Ward shares his endless depth of knowledge and through engrossing storytelling hops seamlessly from Memphis to Chicago, Detroit, England, New York, and everywhere in between. He covers the trajectories of the big name acts like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and Ray Charles, while also filling in gaps of knowledge and celebrating forgotten heroes such as the Burnette brothers, the \"5\" Royales, and Marion Keisker, Sam Phillips's assistant, who played an integral part in launching Elvis's career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor all music lovers and rock \u0026amp; roll fans, Ward spins story after story of some of the most unforgettable and groundbreaking moments in rock history, introducing us along the way to the musicians, DJs, record executives, and producers who were at the forefront of the genre and had a hand in creating the music we all know and love today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd Ward (1948-2021)\u003c\/b\u003e was a renowned rock music critic for such publications as \u003ci\u003eCrawdaddy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCreem\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Austin American-Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e. As NPR's \"Fresh Air\" rock-and-roll historian for more than thirty years, Ward shared his musical knowledge of musicians and bands, both famous and obscure, to an audience of fourteen million listeners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the founders of Austin's South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festivals, Ward's books include \u003ci\u003eThe History of Rock \u0026amp; Roll, Volume One: 1920-1963\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe History of Rock \u0026amp; Roll Volume Two, 1964-1977: The Beatles, the Stones, and the Rise of Classic Rock\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMichael Bloomfield: The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar Hero\u003c\/i\u003e. From 2018-2020, he offered in-depth commentary about his rock history books as co-host of the Let It Roll podcast.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772581019936,"sku":"9781250138491","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/52a5b3140417da7a6228f8c6d05cfbd6.webp?v=1780408834","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-history-of-rock-roll-volume-1-1920-1963-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}