A comprehensive history of electronic music from the earliest experimental instruments to the modern EDM scene.

Ken Burns chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of the nation. From its roots in ballads, hymns, and the blues to its mainstream popularity, viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music. Features never-before-seen footage and photographs, plus interviews with more...

This book provides both a historical survey of rock from its evolution in the mid-1950s to the 21st century and introduces elements of music exclusively through rock and roll. A multitude of rock variations amid a bewildering array of styles, from soft rock to heavy metal to country rock. Each style is acutely analyzed with equal emphasis and an objective point of view. The Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, and Chicago...