Quick Links
- Music Library HomeCentral web site for music research at UCLA.
- Listen OnlineListen online to jazz, opera, classical, popular songs, and more.
- Indexes to Music JournalsIndexes to articles in music journals, MPA: Music and Performing Arts Online is best for this class.
- Arts LibrarySee links for Art History and Film, Theater, and Television.
- Off-Campus (VPN or Proxy Server) Access to Library eResourcesHow to access licensed online content from off-campus.
Other Research Guides to Consider
- The Beatles his guide is designed to provide you with resources about the Beatles and their musical styling (e.g., Skiffle, Rock-n-Roll) that will help you to prepare for class exams, papers, and/or projects.
- Music Research Resources Online Quick links and short descriptions of all internet resources for music available at UCLA.
Get In-Person Research Help
Still need help locating materials and/or developing your research methodologies?
In-person research assistance is available in the Music Library.
Summer Session Research Help Hours
By appointment only; please email me.
Matthew Vest
Purpose of This Guide
This guide will direct you to both primary and secondary sources (e.g., recordings, filmed productions, monographs, journals) about Rock 'n Roll. These resources can be used for course projects, term papers, or general research. Please contact me if you have questions, or have suggestions to improve this guide.
Subject Headings to Assist with Research on Rock 'n Roll
Subject Headings denote the library catalog's groupings for similarly related materials. Knowing how to use subject headings will tailor and ultimately maximize your research results.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of subject headings used to recall materials about Rock 'n Roll.
Library Subject Headings for Rock 'n Roll |
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| Alternative rock music |
| Bass guitar music (Rock) |
| Guitar music (Rock) |
| Heavy metal (Music) |
| Motion pictures and rock music |
| Progressive rock music |
| Rock music--analysis and appreciation |
| Rock music--California--Los Angeles--History and criticism |
| Rock music--England |
| Rock music--History and criticism |
| Rockabilly music |
| Women rock musicians--Biography |