Louisiana Rocks!: The True Genesis of Rock and Roll

by Tom Aswell (Editor)

An in-depth history of rock and roll's Louisiana roots. Taking the position that rock and roll started in New Orleans in 1947 when Roy Brown recorded "Good Rockin' Tonight," Aswell provides an expansive history of this beloved American music form. By looking at the Louisianan influences of swamp pop, Cajun, zydeco, R&B, rockabilly, country, and blues music, the author explores the way these musical forms gave birth to rock and roll as we know it today.

504 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Tom Aswell is an award-winning journalist who worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for twenty-five years. His work has appeared in nine Louisiana newspapers including the Baton Rouge Advocate and the Monroe News-Star. A former disc jockey, he owned and coached a semi-pro baseball team and has worked for the State of Louisiana, Office of Risk Management since 1991. He lives with his wife in Denham Springs, Louisiana."