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The birth of rock and roll : the illustrated story of Sun Records and the 70 recordings that changed the world / Peter Guralnick and Colin Escott ; foreword by Jerry Lee Lewis.

by Guralnick, Peter.

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Weldon Owen, an imprint of Insight Editions, 2022.

Sun Records -- History.

Rock music -- to 1961 -- History and criticism.

Rock music -- 1961-1970 -- History and criticism.

Sound recording industry -- United States -- History.

9781681888965 (hc.)

255 p. : ill. (some color), portraits ; 31 cm.

Includes discography (pages 234-247) index.

"Sun Records: the label that launched Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins. This is where rock 'n' roll was born. Authored by two of the most acclaimed music writers of our time, 'The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll' looks at this history of this legendary label through the lens of 70 of its most iconic recordings. Accompanying the recordings is the label's origin story and a look at the mission of the label today, as well as fascinating dives into subjects such as the legenday Million Dollar Quartet, and how the song 'Harper Valley, P.T.A.' funded the purchase of the label. Featuring hundreds of rare images as well as a foreword by music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, this unique book is for anyone who wants to know about rock 'n' roll and where it all started."--Jacket.

Music criticism and reviews.

Lewis, Jerry Lee.

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