Dig That Beat!: Interviews With Musicians At The Root Of Rock 'N' Roll

Disc jockey Alan Freed coined the term "rock and roll" in the 1950s. Rooted in rockabilly, rhythm and blues, country and western, gospel, and pop, the genre was popularized by performers like Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rock and roll's originators and revivalists continue to entertain crowds at roots music festivals worldwide. This book presents stories about performers' lives on the road and in the studio, along with the stories behind popular songs. Informative biographical profiles are provided. Artists sharing their experiences include Dale Hawkins, Big Jay McNeely, Ace Cannon, Sleepy LaBeef, Billy Swan, Robin Luke, Rosie Flores and James Intveld. Conway Twitty, Buck Owens and Janis Martin are also featured. 9780786474462 0786474467 245 BOOK Music NOT_MATURE http://books.google.com/books/content?id=aFdiCQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=5&edge=curl&source=gbs_api en

• | Author: Sheree Homer
• | Publisher: Mcfarland & Company
• | Publication Date: May 25, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 244 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0786474467
• | ISBN-13: 9780786474462