Completely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous 1 800 The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock & Roll is the authoritative volume on the world s music makers--from the one-hit wonders to the megastars.In 1983 Rolling Stone Press introduced its first Rock & Roll Encyclopedia. Almost two decades later it has become the premier guide to the history of rock & roll and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene it tells the story of rock & roll in a clear and easy reference format including complete discographies personnel changes for every band and backstage information like date and place of birth from Elvis Presley to Eminem. Since the last edition the music scene has exploded in every area from boy-bands to hip-hop electronica to indie rock. Here the Encyclopedia explores them all-- NSync Notorious B.I.G. Ricky Martin Radiohead Britney Spears Blink-182 Sean Puffy Combs Portishead Fatboy Slim Fiona Apple Lil Kim Limp Bizkit Oasis Outkast Yo La Tengo TLC and many many more. The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll Third Edition includes all the facts phenomena and flukes that make up the history of rock. Accompanying the biographical and discographical information on the nearly 2 000 artists included in this edition are incisive essays that reveal the performers musical influences first breaks and critical and commercial hits and misses as well as evaluations of their place in rock history. Filled with hundreds of historical photos The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia is more than just a reference book it is the bible of rock & roll.