Paul D. Grushkin Book order (chronological)

In the music world, cars symbolize inspiration, freedom, and style, serving as a means to reach gigs. From Robert Johnson’s “Terraplane Blues” to Xzibit’s “Pimp My Ride,” cars are a recurring theme in rock-n-roll. Despite their prevalence in American songs, the connection between music and automobiles has rarely been explored—until now. This beautifully produced volume by best-selling music writer Paul Grushkin offers a thematic illustrated examination of the remarkable 50-plus-year relationship between rock music and motoring, spanning genres from early R&B to surf, metal, punk, and hip-hop. Featuring renowned photographers like Steve Coonan and Jim Marshall, as well as acclaimed illustrators and poster artists, the book showcases the synergy between music and cars. Iconic rockers such as Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, and Snoop Dogg are celebrated for their associations with automobiles. The narrative is enriched with anecdotes and commentary from famous musicians and passionate rock-n-rollers alike, highlighting their shared love for rock and cars. This exploration reveals the profound impact of automobiles on the music scene, making it a captivating read for enthusiasts of both music and motoring.

   From the 1950s through today, here is the complete visual history of the rock concert poster: the funkiest bills advertising Elvis, B.B. King, and Howlin' Wolf; the multicolored psychedelic hallucinations promoting the Grateful Dead, Dylan, and the Doors; the deliciously tasteless art for the Sex Pistols, Crime, and the Clash. From the Red Dog Saloon in San Francisco, where the psychedelic scene started, to CBGB, New York's punk Mecca, and beyond. 1,500 images searched out world-wide from clubs, attics, and bedrooms—as well as more formal collections—are reproduced in their original blazing colors. Replete with firsthand history—including exclusive interviews with scores of insiders, poster artists, musicians, and promoters—this is the ultimate high for the rock music fan, required reading for the poster collector, a treasure trove for the graphic artist, and a riotous feast for anyone who digs pop culture.

A riotous feast of images that will give rock music fans a nostalgic high. Electric, outrageous, erotic, blatant, vital - 1,500 rock concert posters from the 1950s through today are reproduced in their original blazing colors in this complete visual history. It's the ultimate book for rock fans, poster collectors, or anyone who digs pop culture. 1,500 full-color illustrations, 100 black-and-white photographs.