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The Rock'n'Roll Era was a 53-volume series issued by Time-Life during the late 1980s and early 1990s, spotlighting songs from the early years of the rock and roll era, primarily the pre-Beatles era of 1954-1964.
Time Life's first successful foray into rock music came in 1986, with a series called "The Rock 'n' Roll Era." Each volume in that series—like similar series that followed—focused on a particular year (in this case, 1955 through 1964—the early, pre-Beatles years of rock music), a stylistic trend or particular artist influential in rock music.
Feb 22, 2008 · In 1986, Time-Life started a series of 2-LP boxes (this time with a one-sheet folded pamphlet instead of a booklet) called The Rock 'n' Roll Era. It was to prove to be a massive seller, with some 50+ volumes before it was through.
Sep 21, 2023 · Rock Music: A Historical Perspective. Rock music can trace its roots back to the early 20th century when various musical styles began to converge. One of the key influences on the emergence of rock was the blending of African rhythms and melodies with European harmonies and instruments.
Sep 13, 2023 · From its roots in blues and R&B to the explosive emergence of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s, and the subsequent evolution through the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, rock music has remained a dominant force in the music industry.
Classic Rock was a 31-volume series issued by Time Life during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The series spotlighted popular music played on Top 40 radio stations of the mid-to-late-1960s.
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On the heels of two successful pop music-intensive series, "Big Bands" (1983) and "Legendary Singers" (1984), Time-Life took a gamble by delving into a style of popular music it had strove to avoid for many years: rock and roll.
