Judith L. DiGrazia
Carr, Roy and Tyler, Tony.
The Beatles: An Illustrated Record
. New York: Harmony Books, 1978.
A fascinating book for students; filled with stories and memorabilia on the Beatles.
Clark, Dick and Robinson, Richard.
Rock, Roll and Remember
. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1976.
A good insight on the origins of a show that can still be seen today, American Bandstand; its origins as well as its growing pains.
Hibbard, Don J. and Kaleialoha Carol.
The Role of Rock
. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc. 1983
A good reference work on the roll the music played in the lives of its audience. Also contains a very good bibliography and discography.
Leaf, David.
The Beach Boys and the California Myth
. New York: Grosset and Dunlap, 1978.
Great background on the myth and it’s originators as well as the results of the myth. A must for Beach Boy fans.
Miller, Jim.
The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll
. New York: Random House, 1980.
A very absorbing thorough history of just about anyone who was anyone, including a famous Do-Wop group from Hillhouse High School. Lots of pictures and a great discography.
Obst, Lynda Rosen.
The Sixties
. New York: Random House / Rolling Stone, 1977.
A pictorial guide to the 60’s with some interesting brief written accounts of the times.
Pichaske, David.
A Generation in Motion: Popular Music and Culture in the
Sixties
. New York: Schiner Books, 1979.
This book ties the music and the events of the sixties together. It uses lyrical quotes and pictures very effectively to bring out the importance of the music.
Schaffner, Nicolas.
The Beatles Forever
. Harrisburg, Pa.: Cameron House, 1977.
A very well illustrated account of the impact The Beatles had on the 60’s.
Scaduto, Anthony.
Bob Dylan
New York: W. H. Allen, 1972.
The best biography of Dylan to late. A must for anyone who wants to understand one of the most powerful singer/songwriters of the 60’s.