Rowman & Littlefield

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…

Ska music, often recognized as the precursor to reggae, originated in Jamaica in the 1950s, achieved worldwide popularity in the '70s and '80s, and remains influential today. This book thoroughly... — Booklist 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…