A chronological biography which offers a year-by-year guide to the careers and personal lives of the most successful and influential acts since the 1950s, from Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly to Boys II Men and Oasis. It details every act's entire UK and US chart histories for singles and albums, major music awards, notable concerts and tours, TV and radio appearances as well as birth and death places. It includes major artists from the worlds of Rock 'n' Roll, R&B, Soul, Country, Folk, Reggae, Punk, New Wave, Alternative, Indie, Dance and Heavy Metal.