<human>: What are some of the best books to read about the history of rock and roll?
<bot>: Some of the best books to read about the history of rock and roll include: 'The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll' by David Hepworth, 'Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songs of All Time' by John Blaney, 'The History of Rock and Roll' by Chris Nickson, 'Rock and Roll: An Unruly History' by Simon Reynolds, 'This Is Your Life, Elvis Presley' by Alanna Nash, 'The Velvet Underground' by Victor Bockris, and 'The Beatles Anthology' by Hunter Davies.