Shake, Rattle & Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll

by Holly George-Warren, Laura Levine (Illustrator)

From Bill Haley and His Comets to James Brown and his Famous Flames, this fun and fact-filled introduction to the pioneers of rock & roll will have you dancing in the aisles. These are fourteen original stars who created a brand-new sound almost fifty years ago—they influenced a generation of teenagers and inspired many of today’s most important musicians.

Genres: Music, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 2001

Reviews

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chronicles the "musical earthquake called Rock and Roll" through short biographies of some of the key players. Includes: Bill Haley, Fats Domino, LaVern Baker, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Bo Didley, Carl Perkins, The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Wanda Jackson, Ritchie Valens and James Brown.

[James Govednik · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first book by the authors of Honky Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels: The Pioneers of Country and Western Music. Profiles of 14 Rock & Roll pioneers, with biographical essays on the left and colorful folk-art style portraits on the right. Both of these texts would be good models for student writing and publishing. The essays average around 300 words. For ages 9-12.

[Kimley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great gift for your rock-n-roll friends who decide to procreate!