Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Music

What do Franz Liszt, Louis Armstrong, Woody Guthrie, and Elvis Presley have in common? What s the story on the birth of the banjo, the electric guitar, and the Stradivarius violin? Why did disco happen? Who are the punk princesses? These are just a few of the questions answered in this lively book. Filled with facts, trivia, and stories about the world s musicians, instruments, songs, and more, this endlessly diverting "plunge" dips into the history of Motown, muzak, and marching bands; tells the secret stories behind the hits; explores legendary venues like the Grand Ole Opry, the Apollo, and the Fillmore; spots the rarely sighted two-hit wonders ; describes the origins of karaoke, rap music, and the cha cha cha. In short, it includes all the music news that s fit to print is here in a variety of formats longer entries for extended sojourns and brief tidbits for shorter stays.