Publisher's Synopsis
Rock historian Ed Ward shares the behind-the-scenes stories of the musicians, DJs, record executives, concert promoters, and producers who were at the forefront of this incredible time in music history. The story begins with the Beatles landing in New York where the NYPD, swarms of fans, and a crowd of 200 journalists await their first American press conference, which opens with the question 'Are you going to get a haircut in America?' and ends with a reporter tugging on Paul McCartney's hair in an attempt to remove his nonexistant wig. This is where volume tow of 'The History of Rock & Roll' kicks off. Chronicling the years 1964 through 1977, this latest volume covers the most exciting era of rock history which saw a massive outpouring of popular and cutting-edge music.
