An unsweetened look at the men and women who made and recorded music during the Fabulous 50s. Some of them became famous, while others are barely footnotes today. Most were making it up as they went along - inventing a genre in the process.
Don't confuse this book with a piece of Happy Days fluff. Even if you think you know about 50s music and culture, you’re sure to find some surprises. Ducktails, Drive-ins and Broken Hearts can be enjoyed by newcomers to the era as well as by grizzled veterans. You're bound to learn something new about the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll, and you’ll admire the depth of scholarship, as well as the good old-fashioned storytelling.
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