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Completely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous 1,800, The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock & Roll is the authoritative volume on the world's music makers -- from the one-hit wonders to the megastars.
In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its first Rock & Roll Encyclopedia. Almost two decades later, it has become the premier guide to the history of rock & roll, and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene, it tells the story of rock & roll in a clear and easy reference format, including complete discographies, personnel changes for every band, and backstage information like date and place of birth, from Elvis Presley to Eminem.
Since the last edition, the music scene has exploded in every area, from boy-bands to hip-hop, electronica to indie rock. Here, the Encyclopedia explores them all -- 'NSync, Notorious B.I.G., Ricky Martin, Radiohead, Britney Spears, Blink-182, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Portishead, Fatboy Slim, Fiona Apple, Lil' Kim, Limp Bizkit, Oasis, Outkast, Yo La Tengo, TLC, and many, many more. The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll, Third Edition includes all the facts, phenomena, and flukes that make up the history of rock. Accompanying the biographical and discographical information on the nearly 2,000 artists included in this edition are incisive essays that reveal the performers' musical influences, first breaks, and critical and commercial hits and misses, as well as evaluations of their place in rock history. Filled with hundreds of historical photos, The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia is more than just a reference book, it is the bible of rock & roll.
Book Club Questions for The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century):
- Did Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles emphasize any specific themes throughout The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century)? What do you think Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century)? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) reveal Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century):
- Did Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles make persuasive arguments in The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century)? Did The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century)?
- How does Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Holly George-Warren, Patricia Romanowski, Jon Pareles biased within The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century)? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Revised and Updated for the 21st Century) make you want to read next? Why?
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