This study of the rockn'roll period provides a history and illustrated survey of the last 50 years, including the songs, personalities and events which gave each decade its particular character. A rockn'roll record box lists major musical events, key record releases, births and deaths. In addition, each section contains biographies of the each decade's significant figures, a discussion of the alternative scenes of each period, and a trash history of feuds, rip-offs, sex scandals and lurid cases of the decade. A news in brief entry lists international events and places the decade in historical context.