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A rock 'n' roll tell all from David Bowie's sideman Earl Slick Earl Slick was just 21 when he was hired as lead guitarist for David Bowie. Forty years later he was on stage when Bowie suffered ..
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Guitar Family Trees is a striking visual account of the most prominent guitars in history. This striking visual catalog charts the histories of the most prominent and sought after guitars and th..
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Guns N' Roses emerged from Los Angeles in the 1980s with a reputation for hard-hitting music and a riotous rock 'n' roll lifestyle that earned them the title of "The Most Dangerous Band in the World."..
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A lush visual celebration of Pulp's sixth album, This Is Hardcore, featuring unseen photography, behind-the-scenes interviews and revealing visuals. From the mid- to late 1990s, Paul Burgess was..
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A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There's no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world's favorite pop star, songwriter, st..
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Heartstrings Melissa Etheridge and Her Guitars tells the singer's stories through each of her legendary instruments. Each chapter features a different one of her guitars each of which is named after a..
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Praised as a "thoughtful and illuminating" (The New York Times) work of music journalism, this is the unforgettable, fascinating, and unexpected account of one of the most performed and beloved songs ..
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Showcasing the third act of the gods of rock, David Hepworth looks at how enduring icons like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Pink Floyd remain on top in the ever-changing music game. When Paul ..
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'For years now, I've been taking fugitive snaps of my band, Radiohead. I've tried to catch out my friends with my small black Yashica T4 Super. They are so lost in their own moment of performance that..
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A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR There are few artistic acts more mysterious than writing a song. But what if a shift in perspective - and some practical guidance - could overcome that mystery? Any..
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Over thirty years after Ten, their genre defining debut record, Pearl Jam remains one of the most resonant, successful, and enduring bands in the history of rock music. Pearl Jam: Song by Song celebra..
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The eternal singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is seen anew, portrayed through a witty and comprehensive exploration of anecdotes, quotes, and lyrics by Henry Alford, "the most graceful of humorists" (Va..
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Cherished by fans and collectors, I Me Mine is the closest we will ever come to George Harrison's autobiography. This new edition has been significantly developed since the 1980 original; now printed ..
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Writing with refreshing passion, and with her own personal story at its heart, Alice Farnham sets out to explore what it means to be a conductor in modern times. Uniquely, she draws on a wealth of ins..
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'By mixing lo-fi charm into hi-fi science Into the Groove captures all the wonder and absurdity of its subject, jumping and skipping with real analogue delight.' - Sunday Times The story of recorded..
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Unofficial illustrated, comprehensive overview of Taylor Swift's music, including hidden references for Swifties to discover in beautiful package. Fearlessly jump and fall into the world of Taylo..
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The much-anticipated first book from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler With over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are one of the most influential bands of all time. Fro..
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Iron Maiden is a compendium of in-depth, entertaining, and profusely illustrated conversations about all seventeen of the legendary metal band's studio albums. In this new edition of Iron Mai..
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A journey into the mystical and spiritual side of the famed Doors front man * Reveals Jim Morrison as a shamanic initiate and esoteric teacher who used his role as a rock singer to promote the ad..
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In this book, I wanted to include items from my personal archive that have played a part in my career over 60 years, to give the detail behind the detail. - Jimmy Page From his early days as a yo..
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'The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.' Clemency Burton-Hill An inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from aw..
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This stunning publication offers the first full examination of the priceless scores at the heart of The Juilliard School's unparalleled collection that has supported the education of performing artist..
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A prelude to fame, Just Kids recounts the friendship of two young artists--Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe - whose passion fueled their lifelong pursuit of art. In 1967, a chance meeting between t..
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Patti's Smith's exquisite prose is generously illustrated in this full-color edition of her classic coming-of-age memoir, Just Kids. New York locations vividly come to life where, as young artists, Pa..
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Canadian performer k.d. lang broke new ground in the 1980s by blending the genres of punk and country, dubbed "cowpunk," with her band, the Reclines. Despite Grammy-award-winning recordings and freque..
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Hounds Of Love invites you to not only listen, but to cross the boundaries of sensory experience into realms of imagination and possibility. Side A spawned four Top 40 hit singles in the UK, 'Running ..
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Relive the greatest moments in the last 40 years of hardcore, punk, metal and rock with this incredible book by Kerrang!, alternative music's most trusted publication Celebrate 40 years of Ker..
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Celebrate a half-century of the hottest band in the land with Kiss at 50, a handsome retrospective by top metal journalist Martin Popoff featuring rare photos, memorabilia, and a gatefold timeline. ..
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When Kurt Cobain died at his Seattle home on April 8, 1994 at the age of 27, music lost the idol of an entire generation. Ernesto Assante, renowned music journalist, guides the reader through the pers..
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Kurt Cobain burst into American consciousness with a vengeance with the release of Nevermind, an instant classic that defined a sound and a generation. Three years later, he was dead of suicide, leavi..
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Labelled with Love: A History of the World in 100 Record Labels is a warm-hearted, reflective and affectionate musical odyssey through your record collection. It's an informative and revealing look at..
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FOREWORD BY JAMES MURPHY 'Literally changed the course of my life' James Murphy When someone says, 'You have to know your history...' this is it. A pop culture classic for over t..
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'You never knew what you were going to be confronted with when you went on Later...' Nick Cave 'Later... is a voyage of discovery for us as well as the viewers' Dave Grohl Dave Grohl and Alici..
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'Leonard Cohen taught us that even in the midst of darkness there is light, in the midst of hatred there is love, with our dying breath we can still sing Hallelujah.' - The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sa..
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'An absolute landmark/joy/gossip-fest/door to Narnia: the history of pop music before rock'n'roll. Fascinating. I can't recommend it enough.' - CAITLIN MORAN 'An encyclopaedic introduction to ..
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The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved roadie, assistant, confidant and friend A towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Malcolm 'Mal' Evans was an invaluable member of ..
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Dylan Jones' definitive oral history of The Velvet Underground draws on contributions from remaining members, contemporaneous musicians, critics, film-makers, and the generation of artists who emerge..
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Rebellion always starts somewhere, and in the music world of the transgressive teen whether it be the 1960s of the 2020s, The Velvet Underground represent ground zero. Crystallizing the idea of the bo..
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This book is inspired by true events but is not a biography. The truth is My Truth is not The Truth, and that's as honest as I can be. It's partially true, rather than painfully true, and I..
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The most complete and penetrating biography of the rock master Lou Reed. Since his death ten years ago, Lou Reed's stature and living presence have only grown. The great rock-poet presided over t..
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The most complete and penetrating biography of the rock master Lou Reed. Since his death ten years ago, Lou Reed's stature and living presence have only grown. The great rock-poet presided over t..
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REVISED EDITION WITH FIVE THOUSAND WORDS BONUS MATERIAL AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS M Train begins in the tiny Greenwich Village cafe where Smith goes every morning for black coffee, ruminates on the world as..
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A stunning photographic presentation of the guitars that defined the distinctive sounds and style of Johnny Marr with personal reflections and insights from the legendary guitarist himself. 'Gui..
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Set against the backdrop of the Beatles splintering over both business and creative issues, The McCartney Legacy: Volume 1: 1969-73 covers a period in which Paul McCartney recreated himself, both as a..
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From the stylist behind David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look, an electrifying peek behind the curtains during a legendary chapter of pop culture history.'Suzi Ronson was there as Bowie transitioned from ..
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Told in revelatory detail, this is the definitive exploration of the writing, recording and release of John Lennon's celebrated fourth solo album Mind Games. Described by Yoko Ono as 'ahead of i..
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'The closest we'll ever get to a straight up Bowie autobiography - but who'd ever want anything straight-up from Bowie?' - Rolling Stone In 2002, David Bowie and Mick Rock created Moonage Dayd..
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A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, from providing pain relief andalleviating anxiety and ..
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Daniel Levitin, world-leading neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author, explains the extraordinary power that music has to improve our health FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THIS IS Y..
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You may know the lyrics to every song by Nirvana or Sinatra, but what about those lesser-known artists? You might be a BTS obsessive, but do you know who their first producer was? If you think yo..
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In Music Films, Neil Fox considers a broad range of music documentaries, delving into their cinematic style, political undertones, racial dynamics, and gender representations, in order to assess their..
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