A chronology of rock and roll covers artist debuts, major concerts, record releases, gold records, videos, and television shows

Rock on Almanac: The First Four Decades of Rock 'N' Roll : A Chronology

Arts & Photography

Nite, Norm N.

Music

Harpercollins

For the millions of fans who enjoy the facts and history as much as the music, and for the industry professionals who need quick facts, here is an updated edition of a popular chronology covering four decades of rock music. Includes a Foreword by Dick Clark and more than 400 dazzling photographs of stars, groups, and album covers. More than 25,000 copies of Rock On books sold.

Rock on Almanac: The First Four Decades of Rock 'n' Roll: A Chronology

HarperCollins, Publishers

Inside Flap: ROCK ON: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of rock n' Roll by Norm N. Nite Now completely updated to include all the latest information on the lives and music of the artists, Rock On (Volume II) remains the authoritative book on rock n' roll from 1964 to 1978, the years of change. This comprehensive book examines in alphabetical order (from Abba to ZZ Top) the lives and work of all the rock stars whose recordings between 1964 and 1978 made the top 100 on the pop charts. Each of the more than 1,000 entries contains biographical information; data on instruments played, vocal position in the group, and recording career (including the most important albums); and a discography containing the names, dates, and record labels of all chart singles recorded by the group or solo artist. More than 250 photographs show the stars as they looked in their heyday. An appendix of lesser known (but equally important) artists and an index of song titles complete the book. In addition to rock n' roll artists, the author includes the outstanding country, popular, disco, and novelty artists whose songs made the top 100 during the years of change. From back cover: Norm N. Nite, "Mr. Music," originally from Cleveland and station WGAR, has been a guest on numerous radio shows around the country and has appeared on dozens of national TV shows talking about rock n' roll. At present he hosts a weekend show on WCBS-FM radion in New York City. He is also the author of

Rock On Volume 2: The Years of Change 1964-1978

Slight signs of age to book, DJ has edgeware and is price clipped, Intro By Dick Clark, The Solid Gold Years, Photos and info of all groups and singles. 6 1/4 By 9 1/4 by 1 3/4"

Rock on: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll : The Solid Gold Years

Ty Crowell Co.

Rock On, Volume II : The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll, The Modern Years : 1964 - Present

Reference

Thomas Y. Crowell, Publishers

The behind-the-scenes battle for the Rock Hall For 25 years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has defined Cleveland's image as the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World." But while the Rock Hall has become an iconic landmark for the city of Cleveland and for fans of rock and roll around the world, it was just one missed phone call away from never being built in Cleveland. If the prominent singer and actress Lesley Gore hadn't contacted radio personality Norm N. Nite in August 1983, the Hall of Fame would not be in Cleveland--period. Earlier that summer, Gore had learned that the newly formed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was looking for a city to house their planned museum honoring the history of rock. Gore knew that a year earlier, Nite had pitched an idea for a similar museum, so she reached out to let him know that other figures in the music industry were working to turn his dream into a reality. Nite immediately joined the project's Rules and Nominating Committee and spearheaded the campaign to bring the museum to Cleveland. At the time, the search committee was considering several other cities, including Memphis, Detroit, and New York, but Nite argued that the city's deep historical connection to rock music through Alan Freed and the Moondog Coronation Ball made Cleveland the perfect location. He began lobbying local and state politicians, fundraising with music moguls and civic leaders, and promoting the museum to the broader Cleveland public. As fans got involved, especially with their overwhelming response to a USA Today phone poll, Nite's campaign to bring the Hall to Cleveland was ultimately successful. This book, told from Nite's insider perspective, draws on both first-person accounts and exclusive interviews with influential business leaders, government officials, and giants of the music industry. A detailed record of the Rock Hall's inception and creation, The House That Rock Built becomes a true tribute to the people who made it happen--through Herculean efforts--and to the music it celebrates.

The House That Rock Built: How it Took Time, Money, Music Moguls, Corporate Types, Politicians, Media, Artists, and Fans To Bring the Rock Hall To Cleveland

Feran, Tom

Humor & Entertainment

The Kent State University Press

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