This book contains information and facts about 19508217s and 19608217s music and the rise of Rock and Roll It covers the music and the players, and how it all came about The book highlights the events and artists that made the two decades pivotal in the history of music Rock and Roll gave rise to iconic performers, like Elvis Presley and the Beatles This book makes the events of these two decades come alive again and might just get your toes tapping Don8217t blame us if you wish to make some 8220Mashed Potatoes8221 for dinner after reading Expect to learn:A Short History of Rock and Roll MusicEverything you need to know about the music of the 508217s and 608217s and none of the other stuff Chapter 1 It BeginsChapter 2 8220Firsts8221 in the FiftiesChapter 3 Yours, Mine and OursChapter 4 Group and Solo ToppersChapter 5 Transition to the SixtiesChapter 6 Rock and Roll Comes of AgeChapter 7 8220Firsts8221 in the SixtiesChapter 8 8220United8221 in our Love of MusicChapter 9 Group and Solo ToppersChapter 10 Transition to the Seventies