"Comprehensive in its coverage of different musical movements throughout the period it covers. Provides a thorough introduction to the history of pop music."
- Gregory Weinstein, Columbia College of Chicago
"Clear and concise writing."
- Deborah Wilson, Ohio State University, Marion Campus
"Its three greatest strengths are: Its emphasis upon social history, the explanation of the many different iterations of rock music, and the companion website. This book is an excellent study of rock music's place in Anglo-American social history."
- John H. Smith, Texas A&M University-Commerce
"It is a great book to stirring up discussions on some important social aspects of the music."
- Yolanda Williams, Minneapolis Community and Technical College