A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record tells the story of rock and roll: from its birth in the conservative 1950s, its blossoming during the 1960s, the disco and punk revolutions to the rise of hip hop culture.
Wayne Robins traces rock's musical roots and demonstrates how political and social developments laid the groundwork for the blossoming of a new, teen culture. Students listening to rock today are unlikely to know the full history of the genre, its performers, or the social and cultural trends that shaped it. This book provides a concise introduction to rock music and culture written by one of rock's leading critics.