Rock is not just a genre of music. It is a way of being; an attitude. It was a movement that swept and sweeps stages around the world from the 1950s until present day. The universe of rock is a star-studded one; filled with artists and songs that have changed the world with their innovation, their ideas, their thoughts and their style. Almost 70 years since the birth of rock, this book honours the legends that gave it sound, as well as all of us who loved and go on living it. AUTHOR: Ernesto Assante is a renowned journalist, music critic, author and radio and television host. He has written a number of books publisher by White Star Publishers, including The Legends of Rock, U2. The Story and Images of a Rock Legend, Woodstock '69. Rock Revolution, The Beatles. 1962-1969 from Liverpool to Abbey Road, Info Rock. The History of Rock Music, Freddie Mercury. A Legendary voice. SELLING POINTS: . 480 pages of interesting information on the rock movement: a bible of Rock! . Features honouring the unique contribution of 80 influential rock artists . Large, colourful photos and captions for each artist - from Elvis Presley to Bob Dylan, the Beatles to The Rolling Stones, KISS to Nirvana, and Coldplay to Amy Winehouse 200 colour, 40 b/w illustrations