Play Like Elvis! How British Musicians Bought The American Dream

Description

Play Like Elvis by Mo Foster is a fascinating blend of music history and memoir that explores the early evolution of British rock guitar and its deep roots in American rock ’n’ roll.

Originally published in the UK as Seventeen Watts?, this edition highlights the cultural influence of Elvis Presley and the explosion of electric guitar-driven music in the 1950s and 60s.

Through first-hand stories and interviews with pioneering musicians, Mo Foster captures how a generation of UK players learned, adapted, and transformed the sound of rock music—ultimately shaping the modern music industry.

This book is ideal for musicians, music historians, and fans of classic rock history.

Key Features

• Insight into the birth of British rock guitar
• Rare stories from early session musicians
• Cultural impact of Elvis Presley on UK music
• Written by acclaimed bassist and author Mo Foster
• Perfect for collectors of music history books