The Seventh Stream: The Emergence of Rocknroll in American Popular Music by Philip H. Ennis offers an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of rock and roll within the context of American popular culture. Published in 1992 by Wesleyan University Press and University Press of New England, this paperback edition delves into the social, economic, and political factors that influenced this revolutionary music genre. Ennis masterfully traces the development of rocknroll as it emerged from various other music 'streams,' including pop, country, jazz, folk, and gospel.

Through detailed analysis, the author highlights how rocknroll became a symbol of youth rebellion and cultural change after World War II, featuring early stars like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley. This book is essential reading for music historians, sociologists, and collectors interested in the cultural impact and historical significance of rocknroll. With its academic rigor and engaging narrative, it remains a landmark study in American music and popular culture.

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