The second edition of Encyclopedia of Rock, Pop & Folk Music in Canada is the most comprehensive book of its kind. It details the wide diversity of musical talent in this country. This long-awaited book, updates the 1994 first edition with more record labels and numbers as an answer to the hundreds of letters requesting additional information.

In order to complete this Canadian treasure, Rick Jackson has done an extensive study as a result of his interviews with Canadian artists since 1973.

From Terry David Mulliigan from MUCHMUSIC: Rick Jackson is to be commended for his dedication to the industry and his love of the music and the people that make it."

From Valdy: "It will become the reference source for years to come. Well done, Rick Jackson. I'll use this book weekly.