Dig That Beat!: Interviews With Musicians at the Root of Rock 'n' Roll

Homer, Sheree

ISBN 10: 0786474467 / ISBN 13: 9780786474462

Published by McFarland Publishing, 2015

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234 pages. 9.75x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-0786474467

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dig That Beat!: Interviews With Musicians at the Root of Rock 'n' Roll
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786474467
• ISBN 13: 9780786474462
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Disc jockey Alan Freed coined the term "rock and roll" in the 1950s. Rooted in rockabilly, rhythm and blues, country and western, gospel, and pop, the genre was popularized by performers like Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rock and roll's originators and revivalists continue to entertain crowds at roots music festivals worldwide. This book presents stories about performers' lives on the road and in the studio, along with the stories behind popular songs. Informative biographical profiles are provided. Artists sharing their experiences include Dale Hawkins, Big Jay McNeely, Ace Cannon, Sleepy LaBeef, Billy Swan, Robin Luke, Rosie Flores and James Intveld. Conway Twitty, Buck Owens and Janis Martin are also featured.

About the Author

Journalist Sheree Homer ran her own music magazine, Rockabilly Revue, for two years. Since 2006, she has contributed articles to various publications, including Blue Suede News. She lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin.