
Never a Dull Moment: 1971 — The Year That Rock Exploded
By: David Hepworth Category: Nonfiction Published: 2016 More DetailsRecommended by Colin Lukens, senior repository manager, Office for Scholarly Communication
David Hepworth explores popular music and musicians from 1971, positioning that year as the zenith of album-based rock and when the genre became self-aware. Funny, a bit gossipy, well-researched, and beautifully organized, Hepworth is a peerless historian of rock and roll’s adolescent period. Added bonus: It will inspire your playlist for the entire summer!