A comprehensive overview of rock & roll in Ohio from the 1950s to the present, the book is divided into 14 chapters. Inside you'll find: the complete story behind "Hang On Sloopy" and the Ohio State University tradition; How Cleveland won the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Alan Freed and the rise of rock & roll; New Wave and the Akron sound - Devo & The Pretenders; Cincinnati powerhouses WLW radio and King-Federal Records; Alternative rock in Ohio; Heartland rock - Joe Walsh, Michael Stanley and the Raspberries; Buckeye rock on TV - WKRP In Cincinnati; Soul, Funk and R&B in Ohio; and much, much more! This well-documented book also chronicles the musical scenes around the Buckeye State.

Hang on Sloopy: The History of Rock & Roll in Ohio

Biographies & Memoirs

Talevski, Nick

Arts & Literature

Guardian Express Media

Rock and roll's various musical ingredients are examined, including jazz, blues, country, folk and gospel. Also explored are rock's early musical trends such as rockabilly, doo-wop, girl groups, surf music, teen idols, R&amp;B and soul. Additionally, rock and roll was impacted by technological advances such as the transistor radio and the 45rpm record, cultural and social movements, fast-talking deejays, the emergence of the teenager, revolutionary dances such as the Twist, payola, and the rise of independent record companies. The book concludes with the arrival of the British Invasion.

The Origins and Early History of Rock & Roll

Arts & Photography

West, Robert D.

Music

Packed with history and trivia, the Ohio Book of Lists is a compilation of Buckeye facts. Chapters include sports, music, films, business, food, education and more! A book that targets both the casual reader and serious Ohio history buff, topics include drive-in theaters, comedians, amusement parks, rock stars, films shot in Ohio, museums, comic strip artists, authors, inventors, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, deejays and radio stations, the Amish, television shows set in Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ohio State University, the Soap Box Derby, sports rivalries across the state, and hundreds more! The first book of its kind, the Ohio Book of Lists is also an essential reference guide.

Ohio Book of Lists

Hudson, Dave

Reference

The story of Rush Limbaugh is told through quotes and narratives from people on all sides of the debate including presidents, entertainers, politicians, athletes, journalists, friends and enemies, Democrats and Republicans, and Liberals and Conservatives. Across 25 chapters, Limbaugh's personal and public battles are examined and debated.

Rush Limbaugh: An Oral & Media Biography

Gordon, Scott

Leaders & Notable People

The Traveling Wilburys were formed in 1988 when five rock legends joined forces for an informal recording session inside a cluttered garage in Los Angeles. The five seasoned musicians – Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison – had gathered to write and record what was intended as a throwaway B-side track. 
After Harrison submitted the completed song to his record company, he was told that it was too good to be hidden away on the flip side of a European single. Instead, he was instructed to regroup with his fellow musicians and to record an entire album of songs. But for the newly formed supergroup, there was no roadmap, no detailed plan, no record company involvement and no expectation of success.
Nicknamed the Billion Dollar Quintet, the five musical legends could all speak of their own individual achievements, their own musical triumphs, as well as their own extended periods of fan indifference. Some of the members had already establishment close knit relationships, while others barely knew each other. 
This book chronicles how the Traveling Wilburys were formed, what went into the making of their two hit albums and why they never toured. The book also examines how the careers and personal lives of these five men overlapped as well as how they influenced one another. Lastly, this book looks at the group’s musical legacy.

The Traveling Wilburys: The Biography

Thomas, Nick

As the definitive biography of American-bred rocker Tom Petty, this fully updated and revised book examines his extensive music career, his personal life and his many public battles. After a momentary but pivotal encounter with Elvis Presley at age 10, Petty felt destined to pursue a career in rock and roll. Raised on a steady diet of Elvis and the Beatles, Petty left the safe confines of Gainesville in 1974 and headed for Los Angeles. Although Petty fared poorly with his early group Mudcrutch, he later formed the Heartbreakers. But with his career taking various twists and turns, Petty also thrived as a solo artist, a cofounder of the rock supergroup the Traveling Wilburys and a member of the reformed Mudcrutch. Along the way, Petty was forced to battle his own record company in court, nearly lost his life in a house fire, spent two years as a recluse after a painful divorce and became best friends with a former Beatle, George Harrison. As a prolific singer and songwriter, Tom Petty made music that mattered and remained at the top of his game for four decades with timeless rock anthems such as "Breakdown," "Refugee" and "I Won't Back Down." Tragically, Petty died unexpectedly at age 66, while battling a hip fracture.

Tom Petty: A Rock And Roll Life

Humor & Entertainment

Joe Walsh: From the James Gang to the Eagles

This is the first biography of Joe Walsh, from his days in the James Gang to his membership in the Eagles. One of the most colorful characters in all of rock and roll, Walsh has enjoyed a successful musical career for more than five-decades. With his offbeat attitude and quirky sense of humor, he earned a number of nicknames including the Analog Man and the Clown Prince of Rock Guitar. In the process, he wrote and recorded some of the most memorable classics of the 1970s including "Rocky Mountain Way," "Life's Been Good" and "Funk #49." As a member of the Eagles, Walsh helped to craft a number of enduring rock standards such as "Hotel California," "In The City" and "Life In The Fast Lane." This book chronicles Walsh's often-complicated life as a musical showman, a talented guitarist and a much-respected ordinary, average guy.

The Traveling Wilburys: The Biography: (Revised & Expanded)

The Traveling Wilburys: The Biography, Revised & Expanded

Nick Thomas

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Hang on Sloopy: The History of Rock & Roll in Ohio

The Origins and Early History of Rock & Roll

Ohio Book of Lists

Rush Limbaugh: An Oral & Media Biography

The Traveling Wilburys: The Biography

Tom Petty: A Rock And Roll Life

Joe Walsh: From the James Gang to the Eagles

Joe Walsh: From the James Gang to the Eagles

The Traveling Wilburys: The Biography: (Revised & Expanded)

The Traveling Wilburys: The Biography, Revised & Expanded