The Rock Pack

by James Henke, Ron van der Meer

For every fan of rock and roll, this extraordinary "interactive" book is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's complete treasure of the artists, the music, and the culture that make the world of rock. From Bo Diddley and Lead Belly to Jimi Hendrix and Joni Mitchell to Pearl Jam and Nirvana, the myriad forms of rock are presented.
The book is crammed with memorabilia and facsimiles, from the most famous album covers and posters to guitars and sitars. Meet the deejays and the musicians, visit their studios and their sets, and test your knowledge with the interactive trivia quizzes. The CD features interviews with the pioneering movers and shakers of the rock world. Visit in 3-D form some of rock's greatest shrines and performances.
With separate pull-out booklets on the best independent labels, rock art and memorabilia, the British Invasion, Woodstock and the festivals, and more than 200 full-color photographs and illustrations.

Genres: Music

12 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 1997

About the author

James Henke was a writer, music editor and eventually managing editor at Rolling Stone before becoming the first curator at the Rock and Roll of Fame, where he served for 19 years.

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