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**Read by the author, and featuring a bonus Q&A with Hattie Collins** From her late-80s beginnings, capturing our hearts as Charlene in Neighbours and singing 'I Should Be So Lucky' in a bubble bath, to her gold-plated hits like 'Spinning Around' and 'Padam Padam' soundtracking the euphoria of...

Da infância humilde à consagração artística; das descobertas da poesia ao punk dos anos 1970 e a gênese de clássicos como Horses. A trajetória íntima e criativa de uma das artistas mais influentes do nosso tempo. Às vésperas de completar oitenta anos e após os aclamados Só Garotos e...

A poignant, humourous and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir from one of Canada's most beloved musicians. From the prairies of Saskatchewan to sharing the stage with some of the most important musicians of all time, Colin James is one of Canada’s greatest talents. In Playing the Changes, Colin...

Em seu emocionante livro de memórias, a viúva de Chorão narra a história de amor dos dois. Um dos maiores ícones do rock nacional, Alexandre Magno Abrão, o Chorão, conquistou o Brasil sobretudo pela sua entrega na hora de compor e cantar. Essa mesma intensidade marcou a história de amor...

Some people think Jay-Z is just another rapper. Others see him as just another celebrity/mega-star. The reality is, no matter what you think Jay-Z is, he is first and foremost a business. And as much as Martha Stewart or Oprah, he has turned himself into a lifestyle. This audiobook explains just how Jay-Z propelled himself from the bleak streets of Brooklyn to the heights of the business world.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if a life in music were not merely remembered, but staged like a drama of ambition, exile, genius, and destiny? In *My Life*, Richard Wagner offers one of the most revealing autobiographical documents in the history of music. Dictated over many...

'Wonderful' Lauren Laverne 'Insanely thorough deep dive into a masterpiece and its maker *****' Record Collector 'Exhaustive examination of Prince's grandest opus' Mojo 'Meticulous' Classic Pop 'Terrific' Word in Your Ear podcast -------------------------------------------- There are pop stars...

Alina und Tim sind zwei Menschen, die in ihrem Leben immer wieder erfahren mussten, wie es sich anfühlt, unterschätzt, gebremst oder nicht ernst genommen zu werden. Schon früh begegneten ihnen Vorurteile, Ängste und Grenzen, die andere für sie festlegen wollten. Doch ihre Geschichte zeigt...

Jens Hart - Bühne, Bett & Rock'n Roll - Teil 2. Eine Reise durch viele Jahrzehnte Musikgeschichte und Erlebnisse mit allen Höhen und Tiefen eines Herzblutkünstlers mit Blick hinter die Kulissen und Begegnungen, die sein Leben geprägt und bereichert haben.

Former Eagles bassist and vocalist Randy Meisner looks back on the band's extraordinary rise and the music that made them one of rock's most enduring acts. He shares memories of writing and performing "Take It to the Limit," the painstaking creation of Hotel California, life on the road, and the musicianship and perfectionism behind the Eagles' distinctive sound. Meisner also speaks candidly about fame, his reluctance to embrace the spotlight, and his eventual decision to leave the band, while reflecting with pride on a musical legacy that continues to reach new generations.

From Ziggy Stardust to the Berlin years and beyond, this compelling portrait traces David Bowie's extraordinary evolution as one of rock music's most innovative artists. Featuring Bowie's own reflections alongside insights from those who worked with him, it explores his collaborations with John Lennon and Brian Eno, his battles with fame and addiction, and the constant reinvention behind albums such as Young Americans, Heroes, Scary Monsters, and Let's Dance.

Don Henley discusses his return to music after an extended absence and the ideas behind his deeply personal and socially conscious work. He reflects on family, environmental concerns, corporate power, technology, artists' rights, and the changing music industry, whilst revealing the inspiration behind songs from his new album. Henley also shares stories of collaborating with artists including Stevie Wonder and offers a fascinating perspective on creativity, responsibility, and making music with something meaningful to say.

Paul McCartney looks back on a remarkable musical journey, from the creative experiments of The Beatles to Wings and his adventurous solo work. He shares stories behind landmark recordings, reflects on the tensions and inspirations that shaped albums such as Sgt. Pepper and the White Album, and traces his evolution as a songwriter, bassist, and producer. Along the way, McCartney speaks candidly about criticism, fame, creative freedom, and the enduring impulse to keep experimenting rather than follow musical trends.

2026 EDITION FEATURES A NEW, EXCLUSIVE FOREWORD BY NOEL GALLAGHER ADAPTED INTO A LIMITED SERIES DIRECTED BY DANNY BOYLE 2016 Foreword by Chrissie Hynde Without the Sex Pistols there would be no punk rock, and without Steve Jones there would be no Sex Pistols. It was Steve who formed Kutie Jones...

‘They did not seem arrogant or entitled. I didn’t see them bossing around their staff or being horrid to studio assistants. But they did worry if this was all there was. All this fame and fortune, was it really all that great? The world saw them as an overnight success, who had come from...

Immerse yourself in Stevie Nicks's incredible life to learn invaluable pearls of wisdom from this portrait of one of today’s most resilient music icons. "Just dance. This will pass. Love will find a way. It always does." Written by music journalist Rachel Brodsky, Lessons & Lace draws on...

Imagine que um amigo seu é músico e escritor conhecido mundialmente – como Neil Peart, baterista e letrista da lendária banda de rock Rush. A cada dois ou três meses, ele envia para você uma carta cheia de grandes sacadas, ricamente ilustrada com fotos, falando...

Acho que era outubro de 86. Ali começava uma história que continua até hoje. E só parece melhorar. Uma história sobre três garotos sem os braços tatuados, nerds e amigos de colégio, que amavam música, sonhavam em formar uma banda de...

The legendary lost manuscript of Grateful Dead co founder and primary lyricist Robert Hunter, written in the early 1960s—a wry, richly observed, and enlightening remembrance of “the scene” in Palo Alto that gave rise to an incredible partnership of Hunter and Jerry Garcia. “Strange to...

The definitive biography of songwriter Randy Newman, told with his full cooperation, by acclaimed biographer and longtime Los Angeles Times music critic, Robert Hilburn Randy Newman is widely hailed as one of America’s all-time greatest songwriters, equally skilled in the sophisticated...