The history of rock roll volume one 1920 1963 is a worthy book on an unwieldy and multifaceted subject a book this far reaching cannot and does not pretend to be comprehensive the author invites the reader to use youtube and other media to explore the subjects further. This book is chock full of so many names dates and amazing facts about the inception of rock and roll music and crucial elements in its history 1920 to 1963 though a hefty volume 380 pages it has so many interesting tidbits and behind the scenes stories that it is enjoyable reading. The history of rock roll volume one 1920 1963 is a worthy book on an unwieldy and multifaceted subject a book this far reaching cannot and does not pretend to be comprehensive the author invites the reader to use youtube and other media to explore the subjects further. The history of rock roll volume 1 shines a light on the far corners of the genre to reveal the stories behind the hugely influential artists who changed the musical landscape forever praise for the history of rock roll volume 1 1920 1963 the history of rock roll still feels like a whirlwind tour and makes you wish you had . The history of rock roll volume 1 shines a light on the far corners of the genre to reveal the stories behind the hugely influential artists who changed the musical landscape forever in this first volume of a two part series ward shares his endless depth of knowledge and through engrossing storytelling hops seamlessly from memphis to