The mythology tied to rock music in the United Kingdom and Ireland is as famous as it is varied. The first edition ofRock Atlaswent some way to uncover these stories and legends, but this second edition goes even further, with more than 70 percent new entries telling the fascinating tales behind seven hundred amazing music locations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

From the story behind the famousZiggy Stardustalbum cover to the tale of how the gravestone of Eleanor Rigby inspired John Lennon, this book is a must have for any true fan of rock music.