Rock School: A Comprehensive Guide to the Secrets of Rock 'N Roll
(C) 1985 Educational Broadcasting Corp / (WNET / New York)
Publisher / First Ed: Cherry Lane Music (January 1, 1984), 191 pages
ISBN-10 089524-308-3, 95000, $14.95 cover price
Includes original Guitar Chord Sheet
Is the Companion book for the BBC TV Series Rock School 1983 and WNET / New York, USA, hosted by Herbie Hancock
Comprehensive coursework covering the 1980's technology, technique and vocabulary needed to play Guitar, Bass & Drums in a Rock or other period band.
Includes guide to reading music, chords, melody, box diagrams, tablature, standard notation, playing left handed, photos and comments. See extensive Index.
Although primarily focused on Rock instruments and technique,
also has comprehensive sections on: Blues, Heavy Rock / Heavy Metal, Funk, Disco and Reggae.
Besides the era music technique, this book features a huge collection of classic musician and band photos, demonstration and personal technique licks by top musicians of the day including:
Tony Banks
Bill Bruford
John Entwistle
Jan Hammer
Gary Moore
Carl Palmer
Andy Taylor
Sly and the Family Stone
The Clash
Bronski Beat
Depeche Mode
Thomas Dolby
Freddie King
Annie Lennox
The Mahavishnu Orchestra
The Pointer Sisters
Motörhead
Jimi Hendrix
Bootsy Collins
The Smiths
U2
Rick Wakeman
and MANY MORE!
Excellent historic series by the 1980's musical masters for nostalgia, entertainment, insight into technique and equipment for reproducing vintage songs, plus rare period photos of the bands and artists.
Used book, good condition, has minor cover scratches and corner bends, but is entirely readable.
Sold AS IS, see photos for condition.
Mailed economically in a padded envelope via USPS Media Mail.