How's this one as an overall history of rock?
What's That Sound?: An Introduction to Rock and Its History [Author: John Covach], 3rd edition, published on February, 2012
Any other recommendations?
Hint: I have been listening to rock for almost all my life since I was around twelve years old (now I am 46), except for several periods of jazz-only listening, but never cared to buy and read a rock encyclopedia (unlike my quite extensive collection of jazz books of any type).
Thanks in advance!
AgustÃn