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

Introduction

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.