ISBN 10: 0131897845 ISBN 13: 9780131897847

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2003

Drawn from the vaults of Sony Music and other labels, this CD sampler offers a representative compilation of musical styles that led to and exemplify the sounds of the rock/rap era of popular music. The compilation is organized chronologically. Contact your local Prentice Hall representative to set up a package with this this CD and any music text. This CD whets students' appetites, stimulates conversation, and encourages further investigation.

About the Author:

"Reebee Garofalo" has taught at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 1978. He is the co-author of "Rock 'n' Roll is Here to Pay" (1977), editor of "Rockin' the Boat" (1992), and co-editor of "Policing Pop" (2003). He has written numerous articles and lectured internationally on a broad range of subjects relating to popular music and the music industry and serves on the editorial collective of the "Journal of Popular Music Studies." As a fan, musician, and educator, he is immersed in music, particularly its use as a community resource and an educational tool.