THE BIRTH OF LOUD: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll

Tells the story of the invention of the electric guitar, and tracks the instrument's rise to become the most important musical tool of the twentieth century. Spotlighting the rivalry between innovators Leo Fender and Les Paul, Port shows how two men dramatically transformed popular culture and brought music into the modern age. Photos.