The only available in-depth reference guide' to American popular music, this should be joyously welcomed by all students of the field. The first two chapters cover pop music in general and pop music before the 20th century; the other five focus on the literature of pop's genres from Tin Pan Alley, Bands, Broadway, and Hollywood' to Rock.' Each bibliographical essay surveys bibliographies and discographies first, then general reference, biographies, and history and commentary. Over 1100 of the most important books and magazines (no articles) and special library collections are listed through 1981. ... Highly recommended for most reference collections