The Story of Rock - Discoveries Author:Alain Dister On July 3, 1954, when Elvis Presley entered a recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee, the era of rock and roll began. Springing from its roots in the gospel and blues in the American South, rock became a huge business, a culture, and the voice of a generation in search of change. This book follows it from its beginnings, through the ... more »protest marches of the 60s, and the punk movement of the 70s, to all of its current and various manifestations. Along the way we'll find vivid portraits of its superstars portrayed against a constantly changing backdrop of a world in ferment.« less