The release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band , the Woodstock Festival, Live Aid, the assassination of John Lennon. Moments that changed music forever. Spanning 50 years, from when Elvis Presley brought rock 'n' roll to the masses on Frank Sinatra's TV show to the shocking death of Michael Jackson, influential journalist—and passionate music fan—Paolo Hewitt selects 50 defining moments in rock history in this book. Episodes behind iconic songs and albums, untimely deaths, memorable shows, live incidents, and rock's most outrageous moments are chronicled in this comprehensive synthesis of the 20th century's greatest musical genre. Paolo Hewitt's dynamic and fluid text addresses each event from the privileged perspective of those who were there, explaining the background and immediate consequences of each moment, as well as its long-term significance and the legacy it left.
Alongside truly iconic moments, such as the birth of the Beatles and the murder of Marvin Gaye by his own father, you'll see other lesser-known but equally sensational incidents, such as the arrest of Keith Richards and Mick Jagger during an acid-fueled party, the Sex Pistols' appearance on Bill Grundy's talk show, and Pete Doherty breaking into the apartment of his best friend and bandmate, Carl Barât.
