Rock Stars Encyclopedia

by Luke Crampton and Dafydd Rees

Book Overview

Beware the person who tries to read this hefty reference cover to cover. And don't think they're not out there ... or rather, they're inside, attempting to fulfill their insatiable appetites for music... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789446138
• ISBN13: 9780789446138
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 1042 Pages
• Weight: 5.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 7.4" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

Wish there was more!

This is a fabulous reference book for anyone interested in the varied genre of rock and roll. Great source book and historical documentation of bands and individual musicians. Makes you wish there was a follow up for the period after that covered in this volume. A must for anyone curious about the evolution of rock and roll!

Indispensable Book for Rock Fans!

We have gone through two previous editions of Crampton and Rees' exhaustive work (prior to the VH1 endorsement) in our household and will probably be buying this edition in the near future."Rock Stars Encyclopedia" contains entries on most of the major (and several minor) rock stars and acts, including time lines charting events in their respective careers such as personnel changes, deaths, album releases, single releases, and major concerts. I have seen one or two minor errors in the previous editions, yet the authors are kind enough to ask readers to submit corrections if any errors are seen in the text. Don't expect to be doing so however because these guys are right about 99.9% of the time.This book is frequently resorted to as the final say in arguments between me and my son, a virtual expert in the field. It is invaluable to afficianados of modern music. I'd give this book 10 stars if I possibly could...it's that good!

Very Well Put together Book

Vh1 does a Fantastic Job Here with this Book.Lots of Interesting Information & Very Well Detailed.it makes Sense since VH1 is alot more focused On Music than MTV Nowadays.It's A Great Read For The Music Lover.

A Must Have Book

This is the one book that all music lovers should buy, whether you are just a music fan, the college DJ or the radio DJ because of all the detailed information that they give you about each artist. I found this book in Tower Records at I was ready to buy it right then and there, because it was awesome. They list all of the different artist alphabetically from David Bowie to Whitney Houston to Buddy Holly. It has almost, if not every artist ever to record a song. It has a time line detailing there life, which schools they went to, and all of their records. As a former college disc jockey, and someone that is trying to break into radio now as an intern, and a music lover with hundreds of CD's, I highly recommend this book. Satifaction is guaranteed.

The quintessential guide of biographies of rock performers

This book addresses the need of every rock music fan to learn about every detail and nuance about their favorite group/peformer. The chronological ordering of events and specific details encompassing chart positions in the UK and US, as well as touring and recording info gives you a complete picture of a groups accomplishments and history. If your goal is to learn how a performer developed, what where the major milestones in that career, this is the ultimate resource