First Edition – Available to Pre-order
Publishing and dispatching in December 2026
The Great Rock Bible is the ultimate reference work for anyone passionate about popular music.
More than ten years in the making, this landmark work by Martin C. Strong is published in two substantial hardback volumes containing more than 2,000 pages of artist biographies, discographies, musical genres and reference material.
Volume Two – The New Testament – covers the history of popular music from 1977 to the present. Together with Volume One – The Old Testament, covering 1920 to1976 – it represents the complete reimagining of Martin Strong’s classic The Great Rock Discography.
This is a brand new book. Martin returned to the drawing board and created an entirely new work, expanding its scope, increasing the depth of coverage and embracing the full spectrum of contemporary music.
As well as comprehensive artist entries and discographies, The Great Rock Bible includes detailed guides to musical genres, helping readers explore the artists and recordings that define each style.
From rock, folk, country and blues to jazz, soul, funk, reggae, ska, ambient, fusion, world music, glam, krautrock and many more, The Great Rock Bible is designed to be both an authoritative reference source and a book to browse for pleasure.
Whether you are a lifelong collector, a music enthusiast or simply curious about the artists who shaped modern music, The Great Rock Bible is the definitive companion.
Specifications
● Page size: A4 (297 × 210 mm)
● Extent: 1,072 pages
● Binding: Hardback
● Illustrated
Available to pre-order now. Publication and dispatch are planned for December 2026.