About this title: The story of the first generation of rock and roll, exploring the reasons that conspired to make Memphis, Tennessee, the birthplace of rock and roll. Robert Gordon describes the careers of several influential musicians and the crosscurrents of business and culture that made rock and roll possible.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Atria
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780743410458ISBN:0743410459
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780571198481ISBN:0571198481
Description: Good. Dust Jacket Included. BB. Nice ex-library hardback with identifiers. Text pages are clean, unmarked. Jacket protected by plastic. All items are carefully and securely packed to insure they arrive in the advertised condition. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780571198818ISBN:0571198813
Description: Very Good. 1995 Faber and Faber. Trade paperback. NOT Remaindered. NOT ex-library. Black and white photographs. Binding tight. Covers have light edge and surface wear, with a few very small nicks. Corners mildly curled. Spine NOT creased. Pages clean and unmarked. 303 pages. Foreword by Peter Guralnick. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780571198481ISBN:0571198481
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Text in Italian, English. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 303 p. Audience: General/trade. Book is in excellent condition. Cover has a light crease on lower corner. Pages are clean, binding is tight. We ship daily, Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Collectible 1st pbk Edition ( 2001), 1st printing with 10 full numberline. Excellent condition. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Minor shelfwear. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Description: New. 0571198813 Cover has very little shelf wear. No spine seams. No remainder mark. Pages are clean with no markings, no creases and no dog-ears. Trade Paperback. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ATRIA
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780743410458ISBN:0743410459
Description: New. Gordon's critically acclaimed and richly entertaining exploration of the birthplace of rock and roll is peopled with Delta bluesmen, manic deejays, matinee cowboys and Elvis. read more
Edition: First Paperback Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Pocket Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780743410458ISBN:0743410459
Description: Very Good. No Jacket As Issued. 311 pgs. including "further reading, watching and listening" and index of names. Very little shelf wear. Interior is clean and unmarked. This is that rare music book that illuminates the culture, that sees the music as more than just records and concerts but as integral to discussions about race, economics and how people live. read more
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