The History of British Rock

Chris Nickson's Guide To British Rock...

British rock has changed the world. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, punk, dance music, and the pop of recent years have all gone global and influenced everything musical. But there's been no history of British music from its skiffle roots to the present day.

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