{"product_id":"2940153026534","title":"The Shakesouts Of Rock \u0026 Roll","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally, a book that tells the story of rock and roll music without the editorial stance that my generation was hipper than yours! \"The Shakeouts Of Rock And Roll\" by Freddie Downs gives each generation its credit for their contribution to the music in a fast moving narrative overflowing with dates, stats important events. Central to the book are appendixes such as a chart contrasting the pre-rock era to the rock era, significant moments in rock and roll Christmas music, one hit wonders and a unique feature \"The Top Ten That Never Were\" listing performances that can't be bought or downloaded anywhere! The book travels back to the obscure beginnings of the music with a chapter of major events for every year from 1948-now making it a work constantly in progress. You'll read about the controversies, the moments that shaped the culture beyond music, the tragedies and the triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's not only a way to return to your youth, but a bridge for dialogue between the generations to discuss the music they hold in common, now spanning a period of more than sixty years. Rock and roll and television both took hold at the same time, exerting a vast impact on the emerging youth culture. If you've never heard of Wynonie Harris, Chan Romero, Pink Lady or Marshall Crenshaw this book will fill in the gaps. Like every Freddie Downs book, \"The Shakeouts Of Rock And Roll\" required years to research and edit undergoing more than ten constructions and title changes from its modest inception in 1976. In 1981 the only copy of the manuscript was briefly lost in the mail in New York City, only to return to life again when alert postal service employees hunted it down and returned it intact to the author. Like rock and roll the book just wouldn't die no matter the amount of years required or the obstacles that got in the way. If you love this music, don't you owe it to yourself to make this decades long journey with the author to the heart of what the music was and the chrysalis of what it is becoming. This book is for everyone who loved Rock \u0026amp; Roll.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bill Kercher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081454534896,"sku":"2940153026534","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153026534_p0.jpg?v=1764027863","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153026534","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}