Rock concert: an oral history as told by the artists, backstage insiders, and fans who were there

Part 1. The 1950s. Los Angeles auditoriums ; Cleveland theaters ; Chicago clubs; Memphis fairs ; Northeast fests

Part 2. The 1960s. Folk at the mall ; Pop's endless summer ; Dylan invents rock ; Ballrooms and be-ins ; Festival mania

Part 3. The 1970s. Image, media, and branding ; Arenas, stadiums, and tours ; Sight and sound ; Concert maximus ; Rise of exurbia

Part 4. The 1980s. Not just another brick ; Killing the radio star ; Computerized ticketing ; And in the end, live aid

Epilogue

Fifty best live albums, Concert films, and rock docs.