The Penguin Encyclopaedia of Popular Music

From Abba to ZZ Top by way of James Brown, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra, this comprehensive reference book on popular music encompasses the extraordinary range of modern music from country, cabaret, reggae, folk, gospel, rock ‘n’ roll, and swing.

More than 3,000 entries illuminate the careers of top performers, songwriters, and musicians and outline the histories of important record labels.