Perone, James E

Discusses the competetive nature of the music world since the emergence of the Beatles on television in 1964, chronicling the development of British rock through icons such as the Kinks, the Who, and various imitators of Elvis Presley, American rockabilly, Motown, and electric blues.

Presents information about the Woodstock festival, a three-day music and art celebration held in New York in 1969, looking at similar concerts held before and after Woodstock, and featuring alphabetically arranged entries on performers, organizers, and decision-makers behind the event. Includes discussion of the 1994 and 1999 anniversary concerts.

Examines the music of the late 1960s and early 1970s, discussing how the music of the era reflected the new attitudes and philosophies emerging during that time, with biographical sketches of key artists and information on significant performers, recordings, and terminology.