What’s That Sound?

What’s That Sound?

An Introduction to Rock and Its History

John Covach


Overview

Informed by John Covach’s skills as a teacher, music theorist, and performer, What’s That Sound? is an exciting survey of rock from its roots to the present,covering rock’s great figures, rock’s visual culture, and the ways in which the music business has influenced and has been influenced by rock music.  This textbook is complemented by the Norton Rock History Web Site and by listening guides to over 70 major songs, ensuring that you will have everything you need to study and review effectively.