title: Unsung Heroes of Rock N Roll: The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll in the Dark and Wild Years Before Elvis
author:  Nick Tosches 
description: The myth has it that rock 'n' roll was born the day young Elvis Presley entered Sam Phillip's recording studio in 1954, but the truth is different according to this book. This book offers portraits of 25 performers - from the early Nat King Cole to Bill Haley - who preceded Elvis.
zlib_text: Sex. Drugs. Rock ‘n Roll. Nick Gorman’s got it all. He’s
  on top of the world, living his dream, playing guitar on
  stage in front of thousands of people with non-other than
  Marlowe. The famous singer could have had his choice of
  anyone to replace his former guitarist, but he picked Nick
  to tour with him. Now Nick’s star is on the rise, all thanks
  
  to Marlowe, who’s not only Nick’s idol but is fast becoming
  a terrific friend.
  In the blink of an eye, it all turns upside down. A drug-
  hazed time in a bed alone with Marlowe forces Nick to be
  aware that the rock star’s interest in him is more than just
  friendly. Then, before he can even react to that, both singer
  and guitarist are in a near-fatal accident that could ruin both
  their careers. What now? Marlowe’s in jail for two years
  and Nick is broken. Could they ever play together again,
  let alone explore the sizzling reverberations that still exist
  between them?
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