Metallica: The Thrash Stash takes you along on the wild, wild ride that was the evolution of the hugely successful band. This beautifully designed and illustrated book also contains rare items of removable facsimile memorabilia from throughout the band's history.
Led Zeppelin documents the incredible journey of four talented rockers on the path to musical glory, and reveals the stories behind all of their recordings. It adds up to the essential re-telling of the greatest story of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll ever. This book takes you closer than ever before to ...
The 80s will take you back to the days when too much was never enough, Madonna was everywhere, people wanted to know who shot J.R., E.T. phoned home, and Bill Cosby made America laugh.
Read the extraordinary sory so far of the Backstreet Boys in this fantastic picture-packed biography containing all the facts on Nick, Kevin, AJ, Brian, and Howie. With behind-the-scenes info about their lives and loves, plus gorgeous photographs of the boys at work.
Twenty years ago David Sheff climbed the back steps of the Dakota into the personal thoughts and dreams of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. From the kitchen to the studio and up those fateful Dakota steps, Sheff recorded 20 hours of tape, discussing everything from childhood to the Beatles.
From T. J. English, the New York Times bestselling author of Havana Nocturne, comes the epic, scintillating narrative of the interconnected worlds of jazz and organized crime in 20th century America. Dangerous Rhythms tells the symbiotic story of jazz and the underworld: a relationship fostered in some ...
Bob Dylan was always a painfully honest song writer, whether reflecting upon the charged political situation of the time or upon his own turbulent personal life. This book assesses the circumstances behind his most famous songs. '
Derided as a mere circus act by critics yet adored by such modern rock icons as Marilyn Manson, Limp Bizkit, Nirvana and Nine Inch Nails, Kiss are a genuine American legend commanding fanatical loyalty in a Kiss Army numbering millions. All over the world, Kiss are famed for their unique face-painted ...
"ABBA Thank You For The Music" traces the fascinating story of the Swedish supergroup through every one of their songs, from the multi-platinum hits to the more obscure fan favourites.
An avid music fan from a young age, A Casual Life is centred around six particularly memorable band t-shirts owned by Euron Griffith as he grew older (but not necessarily wiser). From the disastrous first (and last) gig by his debut band, through to his eventual deal with a major label, from life growing ...
Metallica grew from the fledgling thrash metal scene of the early 1980s to become one of the biggest metal acts in the history of music. They still play sell out concerts around the globe and their music is critically acclaimed.
For centuries Irish people expressed their deepest feeling through song. Emigrants carried songs to America and wrote new songs to express the frustrations and sorrows of life in a new country. These became part of life, performed on every occasion from family gatherings to community events and the vaudeville ...
Changes charts Bowie''s career from working class beginnings as a balladeer, the awakenings of Bowie the entertainer, the disposable idol of the glitter years, the experimental albums, and his renaissance in 1980 with Scary Monsters.'
Explores the evolution of jazz singing with profiles of great performers, discussing how they learned their craft and the experiences that shaped their careers
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 ...
