Legends of Rock Guitar by Pete Prown and HP Newquist

DESCRIPTION

Over 300 major rock guitar figures are examined in a strong coverage
which examines both the playing styles and evolution of rock guitar.
This blends a cultural and social history of rock music in general with
a more in-depth survey of styles and musical genres, creating a
colorful survey of rock music with more musical depth and background
than competing titles offer. 

Product Description

This book is a virtual encyclopedia of great electric guitar players,
with 35 chapters examining the major players in each important era of
rock. The book begins with rock's birth from the blues, covering
masters like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. It proceeds to cover
rockabilly greats like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly; through
the mop tops and matching suits of the British Invasion; to the
psychedelia of the Dead and Hendrix; glam rock's dresses and
distortion; fusion virtuosos like Metheny, Gambale, and Henderson;
metal masters; shred stars; grunge gods; grindcore; and much more.
Legends of Rock Guitar is not only a great resource for guitar fans,
but an interesting and well-researched chronology of the rock idiom.
264 pages, 8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch.