The One Minute Music Book Club – The History of Rock by Chris Rosen

June 22, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Views

Kids gotta start somewhere, right? This is a good, easy-to-read introduction to the history of rock published by Crabtree Contact, a publisher of educational books. At 32 pages (including many pictures and an index), The History of Rock by Steven Rosen might be what the little tyke needs.

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is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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