Capitol Rock (Book)

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Format: Trade Paperback Book, 250pp Label: Self-Published Year: 2021 Condition: New "Capitol Rock: Revised And Remastered Edition" is a comprehensive cultural history of Washington , D.C. area rock and roll. Focusing on the early era of rock music in the nation’s capital (1951-1976), author Mark Opsasnick combines overviews of the city’s vibrant night club and teen club scenes of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s with detailed coverage of local bands and musicians that made a national impact, including the Cherry People, the Fallen Angels, Danny Gatton, Link Wray, Nils Lofgren, Roy Buchanan, Roy Clark, and more. Mark Opsasnick has authored nine books on popular culture, rock and roll music and unexplained phenomena. He resides in Prince George’s County, Maryland and gives talks and presentations on Washington, D.C. area music history. Show more