Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll Revised and Updated for the 21st Century

In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its first Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll. Almost two decades later, it has become the premier guide to the history of rock and roll and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene, it tells the story of rock and 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. The Encyclopedia explores them all-'N Sync, Notorious B.I.G., Ricky Martin, Radiohead, Britney Spears, Blink-182, Sean 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 and 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 and roll.Romanowksi, Patricia is the author of 'Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll Revised and Updated for the 21st Century', published 2001 under ISBN 9780743201209 and ISBN 0743201205.