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256 pg. Hardcover Book

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233 pg. Hardcover Book

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368 pg. Hardcover Book

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408 pg. Paperback Book

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257 pg. Hardcover Book

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304 pg. Paperback Book

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63 Pg. Hardcover Book

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144 Pg. Paperback Book

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The Amazing Story of Ozzy Osbourne, from Heavy Metal Madness to Father of the Year on MTV's "The Osbournes"

249 Pg. Paperback Book

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364 pg. Paperback Book

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217 pg. Paperback Book

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262 pg. Paperback Book

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516 pg. Hardcover Book

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430 pg. Hardcover Book

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750 pg. Hardcover Book

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328 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 156025226X

In "Sting--The Secret Life of Gordon Sumner", Wensley Clarkson takes us beyond the public image to disclose all the intimate and personal details of his life: his troubled childhood and difficult relationship with his family; the never-before-revealed details of his early sexual exploits and drug abuse with other band members of The Police; the story of how his idealistic attempt to save the Brazilian rainforest nearly cost him his career as a rock star; his affair that destroyed his first marriage and how he met his wife, actress Trudie Styler; and how Sting and his family coped with the tragic loss of their dear friend Gianni Versace. Based on two years of research on both sides of the Atlantic, plus interviews with Sting's colleagues, lovers, relatives, childhood companions, friends and rivals, the portrait that emerges is often startling. This book explodes the myths and creates a fresh new insight into this quintessential rock star.

207 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 184240220X

192 pg. Paperback Book

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361 pg. Paperback Book

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In the course of his unique 30-year career, Taj Mahal has embraced the blues, folk, reggae, R&B, gospel, rock 'n' roll, zydeco, Caribbean, African and Hawaiian music, and has worked with and influenced some of the greatest musicians of our time. Mick Jagger, John Lee Hooker, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt and Keb' Mo' are just a few of the stars who tell their own stories of this influential musician. Other recount tales of touring in an African war zone; of putting together revolutionary bands; and of playing "inside a song" with Taj.

Off-stage, the double Grammy award-winner steps out of the shadows and invites the reader into his private life. He tells of personal tragedies previously not revealed. His immediate family talk of their brother, their husband, and their father with frank sincerity. The result is this astonishing but, above all, honest account of the life of a bluesman.

191 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 0743470206

344 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0306810875

Bing Crosby once said, when asked to explain his successes: "Every man who sees one of my movies or who listens to my records or who hears me on the radio, believes firmly that he sings as well as I do, especially when he is in the bathroom shower." And it's not surprising that his classic auobiography, "Call Me Lucky", is written in the casual, confident tone of a man singing in the shower. In these pages, Bing tells us how he developed his unique style to produce an unequaled string of hit jazz and pop records, and shares stories about music, horses, golf, movies, and contemporaries--Bob Hope, Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, to name just a few. Writing at the apex of his fame, Crosby looks back on a rich and absorbing life--and a phenomenal career--and says with Bingian modesty, hey, Call Me Lucky.

728 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0316886459

Bing Crosby dominated American popular culture as no one ever has. From the dizzy era of Prohibition through the dark days of the Second World War, he was the world's most beloved entertainer. But he was also more than that: Bing Crosby was a musical innovator who practically invented modern pop singing.

In this universally acclaimed biography, the eminent cultural critic Gary Giddins draws on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to numerous archives as he brings Bing Crosby, his work, and his world to vivid life--and firmly reclaims Crosby's central role in American cultural history.

93 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 1842401688

260 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0823077276

The Beat is the first book to explore the musical, social, and cultural phenomenon of go-go. Rooted in funk and hip-hop, go-go--the only musical form indigenous to Washington, D.C.--features a highly syncopated, nonstop beat and vocals that are spoken as well as sung. The book chronicles the development and ongoing popularity of go-go, focusing on many of its key figures and institutions, including established acts like Chuck Brown (the Godfather of Go-Go), Experience Unlimited, Rare Essence, and Trouble Funk; well-known DJs, managers, and promoters, and filmmakers who have incorporated go-go into their work. Going to a go-go is perhaps the only way to gain a full appreciation for the music, but reading The Beat is the next best thing!

202 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 0806129077

237 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 0312286112

Beginning with Elvis Presley's break from the John Wayne mold, Riley traces the development of men and women who challenged the status quo while articulating a new code of behavior. Rock's code, Riley argues, allows men to explore their feelings more openly, while freeing women to let loose their lusty and aggressive impulses. Provocative and illuminating, Fever shows how everybody from Tina Turner to Mick Jagger, Lesley Gore up through Bruce Springsteen, have taught men and women new ways to think about themselves--and each other.

144 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0140046801

239 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 1860743145

Why was Bob Marley chosen to lead reggae onto the international stage? What is the importance of Rastafari in the development of reggae? What trends are emerging in the music today?

The answers are in Jamaican Warriors, an entertaining exploration of the cultural, social, and historical roots of reggae and its modern-day relevance.

143 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 0811843548

From legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall comes this rare collection of stunning, intimate pictures of jazz musicians.

304 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 0823083381

142 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0061051403

Already a legendary performer in the music industry, Jewel has been writing poetry, short stories, and prose since she was young. She's also a bestselling author, poet, and actress. Now this uniquely talented artist opens the pages of her most intimate journals to give readers, fans, and friends a glimpse of her magical, turbulent life.

Drawn from life on the road during her Spirit World Tour, Jewel captures unforgettable moments from her childhood in Alaska, her beginnings as a struggling artist, and her challenges as a daughter, sister, and woman. With acutely observed, eloquent depictions of the musicians, lovers, bikers, strangers, celebrities, and characters that inhabit her world--and illustrated throughout with candid, never-before-seen photos of Jewel and her own photojournalism and drawings--Chasing Down The Dawn is more than a collection of vignettes, observations, and stories. It is a finely wrought mosaic in prose and poetry, set to the rhythms of life.

81 pg. Hardcover Book

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192 pg. Hardcover Book

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216 pg. Paperback Book

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93 pg. Paperback Book

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208 pg. Hardcover Book

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The story of OutKast has never before been told. Now in Hey Ya!, you'll go behind the scenes into the world of Big Boi and Andre 3000, from their start as teenage hopefuls in Atlanta to their international rise to fame. Along the way you'll learn about the creative forces that have kept them on the cutting edge of hip-hop for a decade, and keep them pushing forward into tomorrow. From their first breakthrough with "Player's Ball" to their six Grammy wins, their upcoming movie, and more, Hey Ya! is the ultimate look at two of the most boundary-pushing artists in music today and is the definitive guide to everything OutKast!

216 pg. Paperback Book

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211 pg. Paperback Book

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288 pg. Hardcover Book

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141 pg. Paperback Book

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338 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 0060781955

Through candid, original interviews and exclusive details about the group's extraordinary rise to the top--and its mortal end brought on by the tragic murder in 2002 of Jam Master Jay-- 'Raising Hell' tells of Run D.M.C.'s epic story, including the rivalries with jealous peers, their mentoring of such legendary artists as the Beastie Boys and Public Enemy, and the battles with producers, record executives, and one another. Ronin Ro delivers a meticulously researched, compellingly written, affecting behind-the-music tale of family, friendship, betrayal, murder, and the building of the culture and industry known as hip-hop.

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280 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0815410174

294 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 1574884778

Rock & Roll's Most Wanted includes stories from nearly fifty years of rock lore, legend, and legerdemain. Author Stuart Shea unearths facts that will leave you laughing in surprise or shaking your head in disbelief at this well-researched, irreverent romp through rock & roll history.

Rock & Roll's Most Wanted features twenty-five lists chronicling groups with the oddest names, haircuts, deaths, hit songs, and more. Fans looking for information and entertainment from the world of rock won't be left singing "I can't get no satisfaction."

269 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0879306351

As they create genres, smash myths, invent styles and make way for the future, the musicians you'll meet here keep rock's fire of rebellion burning. From vintage rock & rollers, to bands of the new wave, next wave and beyond, these iconoclasts walk the commercial edge to crash the borders and barriers of popular music.

Weaving firsthand interviews with personal insights, plus notes on recommended recordings, this book salutes the musical anarchists who have ignited generations of players and fans. Whether it's Ike Turner, who cut the first rock & roll record, or Talking Heads, who were first to fuse new wave with a global groove, Rip It Up! gets to the heart and soul of rock & roll attitude.

175 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 1930606028

From elder statesmen like David Bowie, new superstars like Gwen Stefanie, or controversial showmen like Marilyn Manson, rock stars are never at a loss for words. John D. Luerssen, drawing from his extensive career as a rock journalist, has culled these quotations from countless interviews, selecting choice cuts on subjects as diverse as religion, rock critics, drug use, and the battle of the sexes. Often obnoxious, sometimes introspective, and always remarkably compelling, Mouthing Off lets you eavesdrop on the stars without leaving your living room.

288 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 0753808544

530 pg. Paperback Book

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320 pg. Hardcover Book

ISBN: 1592236510

Singles is an indispensable chronological history of the popular music single. It features the work of chart-busting superstars, the influential masterpieces of great musicians, and the one-hit-wonder artists who managed to cram their entire musical careers into three minutes of glory. Inside, the roll call of classic pop hits runs from "Rock Around the Clock" to "Bohemian Rhapsody," and from "Good Vibrations" to "...Baby One More Time."

323 pg. Paperback Book

ISBN: 1860746047

Chris: Most of my early writing was written on a bed of hangover. It was a lovely place to be, that fantastic place between death and the next drink.

Glenn: The only time that mine and Chris's music ever became corrupted was after East Side Story, when we got the 'New Lennon and McCartney' tag. We went through a period of slightly pretentious writing, but fortunately we quickly drifted back down to earth.