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The third edition of this textbook adds color photos and album covers on every page. In an introductory chapter (new to this edition), Covach (music, University of Rochester) and Flory (music, Carleton College) describe formal types in American popular music, look at instrumentation and recording techniques, and review rock in film, TV, and music videos. Subsequent sections cover rock music decade by decade, from its roots in the 1920s through the past 10 years. In addition to performers, styles, and movements, the text also discusses major festivals, regions, and international influences; there is also material on drugs and the quest for higher consciousness, female singer-songwriters, and the rise of the disc jockey. Each chapter offers listening guides, boxes comparing the elements of poplar songs, and essays by outside authors. This edition contains new material on independent rock after the punk movement. A companion website offers music links, performer biographies, and software that synchronizes songs with commentary. A test bank, lecture slides, and art from the textbook are available for teachers. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
