Browse: Rowman & Littlefield (publisher), Rock & Pop

As both a scholar and bassist, Burns melds a professional musician's ear with a musicologist's analytical pen to produce a tribute and history of the genre. . . The inclusion of both an extensive... — American Reference Books More…

Historian and musician West's book is an excellent look at how the Police accomplished success by synthesizing disparate influences into 'marketable, mainstream music, which has remained viable... — Publishers Weekly More…

Teachers who are interested in teaching rock singers can consult resources such as this volume. Singers interested in performing professionally in the rock genre will find this book informative... — Journal of Singing More…

Music-journalist Banister takes a look at Southern rock, digging into historical information to explain why he thinks these 100 songs are the best representation of the genre. Each song entry... — Booklist More…

Ensminger offers an exploration of identity, belief, protest, and advocacy as they specifically intersect with punk music and culture and, along the way, chronicles a genre of music with great... — The Journal of American Culture More…

Katz engagingly recounts fascinating stories in an insightful, intelligent, sometimes wistful and sometimes funny style that makes this one of the few rock memoirs worth reading from beginning... — Publishers Weekly More…

Counting Down Bob Dylan: His 100 Finest Songs is the first publication in a new series titled Counting Down that ranks and discusses the best songs by famous musicians. This foundational volume... — American Reference Books More…

Like a competent musical surgeon, Philo cuts wide margins in his account, beginning with Lonnie Donegan's 1955 recording of Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter's 'Rock Island Line,' igniting the British... — All About Jazz More…