Red Rock: The Long, Strange March of Chinese Rock & Roll

“In-depth, thoughtful, and well-written. . . . An especially welcome addition to world music collections.” —Library Journal (October 15, 2011)

“The ancient rhythms of East meets West have rarely been played out so intensely or at such a raucous volume.” —Jonathan Watts, author, When a Billion Chinese Jump

“No dusty research required, no distant Q&A’s necessary, as performer, promoter, writer and pure fan, Campbell was part of the Beijing rock scene when the needle hit the mainline . . . [An] insider’s guide to the otherwise impenetrable world of what will become known as the golden period of Chinese rock music . . . pulsing with the energy of the country itself.” —Steve Barker, DJ, BBC Radio

“Jonathan Campbell’s Red Rock has the narrative power of a fine novel, and is at the same time a cogent work of historical analysis . . . the benchmark against which all future accounts of the phenomenon will be measured.” —Teng Jimeng, author, Music-Made America: Popular Music Since 1960s

“A vivid and faithful description of Chinese rock, Jon Campbell has achieved a significant feat with this book.” —Hao Fang, former editor Rolling Stone (China)

“This is a rare China book that isn’t focused on politics or profits, simply people yearning for change and a stage.” —www.online.WSJ.com

“The West has largely forgotten the power of rock ‘n’ roll. . . . In China, the music never has seemed more vital or necessary, and as an astute listener, sharp journalist, and excellent writer, Campbell does an outstanding job explaining why.” —Jim Derogatis, rock critic, co-host of Sound Opinions