From Bakersfield to Beale Street: A Regional History of American Rock 'n Roll from Rockabilly to MTV

Traces the origins and evolution of American rock 'n' roll between 1940 and 1987 by examining the intersection of styles and regional influences. The blues, traditional country, and gospel music are the progenitors of rock'n' roll; evolving forms are shaped by distinctive influences in the South, the East and West Coasts, and the Midwest.