Revised 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 One – The Old Testament – covers the history of popular music from 1920 to 1976. Together with Volume Two – The New Testament, covering 1976 to the present day – it represents the complete reimagining of Martin Strong’s classic The Great Rock Discography.

This is far more than an updated edition of The Great Rock Discography. 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. And this new edition of The Old Testament updates all the entries to the present day.

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.