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Best books to learn History of rock music, in order
Rock's story is best read as it happened: the blues and early rock foundations, then the 60s explosion, then punk and after — threaded through the landmark histories and the musicians' own memoirs.
Reading paths for history of rock music
Rock history: the albums, the chaos, the story
Beginner11books104 hrs4 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning history of rock music?
- Rock's story is best read as it happened: the blues and early rock foundations, then the 60s explosion, then punk and after — threaded through the landmark histories and the musicians' own memoirs.
- What's a good book to start history of rock music with?
- A strong starting point is Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after history of rock music?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Jazz appreciation, Hip-hop history & culture, Music theory.