Rock & Roll Research

This guide will help you get started researching Rock & Roll books, databases where you can find journal articles, and websites.

Do you already have a specific artist, song, or genre in mind?

• If you do, try searching JETfind for related books, either by entering the song's title, or the artist's name. 
• If you're searching for criticism and commentary about the song, try entering the artist's name and the word criticism ("Elvis Presley" AND criticism).
• You might also search for a genre or style
• Concert

Sample searches below will open in JETfind.

If you haven't picked an artist, song, or theme check the links below to get started.

Library Subject Headings for Rock and Roll

• Alternative rock music
• Bass guitar music
• Guitar music
• Heavy metal
• Motion pictures and rock music
• Progressive rock music
• Rock music - Analysis and appreciation
• Rock music - California
• Rock music - England
• Rock music - History and Criticism
• Rockabilly Music
• Women rock musicians