Author David Aretha explores the lives of nine influential musicians in this volume. From Chuck Berry, "the father of rock ''n'' roll," to James Brown, "the godfather of soul," these musicians impacted music from their earliest hits, and their influences are still felt today. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person''s life and achievements.

Author David Aretha explores the lives of nine influential musicians in this volume. From Chuck Berry, "the father of rock ''n'' roll," to James Brown, "the godfather of soul," these musicians impacted music from their earliest hits, and their influences are still felt today. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person''s life and achievements.