Uncle John has proven once again that he is in tune with our legion of loyal readers. This 516-page musical masterpiece dedicated to all things noteworthy ranges from silly one-hit wonders to culture-changing musical milestones. Youll get a glimpse into the future of music and go back to the days when prehistoric man first started communicating in song. So plug in your amp; turn the dial up to 11; and have a blast reading abouthellip;- The origins of nearly every genre and style of music -- including rock; country; jazz; the blues; rhythm-and-blues; hip hop; punk; folk; polka; opera; muzak; disco; and even marching bands- Musical legends; from "outsiders" like the Shaggs and the Carter family; to giants like the Beatles; Elvis; and Weird Al Yankovic- The stories of legendary music venues like the Grand Ole Opry; the Apollo; and the Fillmore- How a computer glitch led to Right Said Freds 1991 hit "Im Too Sexy"- Why waltzing was considered as scandalous in its early days as rock was in its early days- The birth of the banjo; the electric guitar; karaoke; and the Stradivarius violin- How John Williams struck a universal chord with his score for Star Wars
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