Music

An unofficial and unauthorized account of the rise of the Beatles and how they changed the world of music.

Without London band Wire, punk rock might never have developed beyond primitive three-chord thrash and cliched songs. This book tells the story of this crucial transitional band, from their early days dodging hostile crowds, up to their split in 1981 and beyond their mid-80s return and their various solo projects.

Between the awards ceremonies, world tours, writing and making hit records, Mick Hucknall has found the time to lead a colorful private life. He has attracted more than his fair share of attention from the world's tabloid press. But he is a famously private man, and up to now has revealed little about ...

Discover the true-life tales and people that inspired the music of one of the most spectacular rock bands of all time What were "The Houses of the Holy?" Where was the "Stairway to Heaven?" Which strange encounters led to such classics as "Kashmir" and "Tramples Underfoot?" This in-depth look at Led ...

A rollercoaster new history for the 50th anniversary of the 'Summer of Love', from a music business veteran who was actually there.

In their fifth decade together, the Rolling Stones are still the world's best rock band-and they're not slowing down. Fueled by the songwriting talents of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, they've created countless number-one singles and albums; produced the highest-grossing concert series ever ("Voodoo ...

In their fifth decade together, the Rolling Stones are still the world's best rock band-and they're not slowing down. Fueled by the songwriting talents of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, they've created countless number-one singles and albums; produced the highest-grossing concert series ever ("Voodoo ...

The revised and updated, complete illustrated history of rock 'n' roll's most dynamic band--Queen. They were renowned for stunning live performances, envied for rumors of their rock 'n' roll excess, and beloved for their occasionally anthemic and always virtuosic music. Nearly twenty years after the ...

Judy Parkinson combines an accurate and impressive knowledge with extensive research to produce an authoritative account of the private and public life of an extraordinary man. Chronicling his childhood, teenage years, early music, success in the music world, marriage, sexuality, football chairmanship, ...

Following a hugely successful touring exhibition throughout 2011-12, Paul Harries, Britain's pre-eminent rock photographer, has now selected the best of his stunning Slipknot photographs for a new book.

One of the most successful, influential and provocative bands of all time, Black Sabbath - dubbed "The Beatles of Heavy Metal" by Rolling Stone magazine - changed the landscape of popular music forever.

A musician looks at Wonder's life and career and explores the artist's writing and performing techniques with special emphasis on his early 1970s recordings.

This electric accompaniment to the best-selling Total Guitar Tutor is indispensible for the aspiring rock guitarist. A 74-minute CD provides a backing track for all the lessons, and most chapters feature up to 20 specifically written riffs of varying complexity. Two hundred photographs, 1000 diagrams, ...

Provides a general history of music and instruments, followed by a profile of nine woodwind and brass instruments, and an overview of rare brass instruments including the serpent and the fleugelhorn.

Reflected in the art on rock album covers is the history of rock and roll itself. ... The Illustrated History of Rock Album Art is a well-researched and stunningly illustrated account of one of the most popular and accessible art forms today.

(Book). The Interactive Fender Bible is a two-part package that gives players and collectors a new look at the history and importance of Fender electric guitars and amplifiers. Part One is a broadcast-quality 70-minute DVD in which author Dave Hunter and guitarist Carl Verheyen take you on a tour of ...

(Book). Part of the Fretmaster series, this book is geared to teach players both the history and technique of one of rock's greatest guitarists. It explores the musical life and legacy of Eddie Van Halen, from his high school days in Pasadena, California, to the present day, provides detailed accounts ...

(Book). Most musicians are familiar with the famous Bigsby Vibrato, but not as many know about the wonderful guitars that Paul Bigsby built in the 1940s. Bigsby, who was responsible for developing and refining the pedal steel guitar, also built the first modern solid body electric guitar for Merle Travis ...

Ultimate guide to the band that changed the sound and scale of pop music forever.