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From his early, crazy days as a founding member of Metallica, Dave Mustaine has seen and experienced everything in the world of rock n’ roll. From his young triumphs and ignominious ouster from the band for his hard-partying ways to his later rule over Megadeth, one of the most successful...

In 1991, five wannabe Mancunian musicians came together and cracked the spark that ignited the explosion which became Oasis. The band went from obscurity to a global phenomenon in the space of a year, achieving world-wide recognition and selling over 70 million records. What started out as five young lads with a common dream of becoming rock stars eventually disintegrated into in-fighting, clashes of egos, and financial disputes.

Book package features a black simulated-leather cover with gold foil stamping and black ribbon bookmark. The fact that KISS is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. From the beginning Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley had a clear-cut vision of what they wanted to do and...

Miles to Go is a frank and intimate exploration of Miles Davis' eccentric working life, drug habits, paranoia, depression, and subsequent recovery. Murphy explores Davis' troubled relationship with his children and the controversial role Cicely Tyson played in his life. The book also delves into the dynamics that made Davis' band work so well together, placing Davis' work in a historic, literary, and musical framework.

Raw, gritty, compassionate, surprising and darkly funny - Australian legend Jimmy Barnes' unforgettable childhood memoir. A household name, an Australian rock icon, the elder statesman of OzPubRock - there isn't an accolade or cliché that doesn't apply to Jimmy Barnes. But long before Cold Chisel and Barnesy, long before the tall tales of success and excess, there was the true story of James Dixon Swan - a working class boy whose family made the journey from Scotland to Australia in search of a better life.

Taylor Swift atingiu o topo das paradas com estilos musicais que vão do country ao pop, ao folk, ao indie-rock. Esta biografia envolvente conta a história de como um dos maiores ícones pop do mundo deixou de crescer em uma fazenda de árvores de Natal para lotar estádios em todo o mundo. Desde seu álbum de estreia homônimo em 2006, a superestrela pop vendeu mais de 200 milhões de discos, esgotou os ingressos de incontáveis arenas durante suas turnês ao redor do mundo e quebrou recordes de bilheteria com seu filme da The Eras Tour.

Gary Wright discusses the release of his album Human Love, his vision for the internet as a new platform for musicians, and the changing landscape of the music industry. He reflects on the stories behind classics including "Dream Weaver," "Love Is Alive," and "Really Wanna Know You," while sharing memories of Spooky Tooth, his enduring friendship and collaborations with George Harrison, and the creative experiences that shaped his remarkable career as a songwriter, performer and producer.

Gary Wright reflects on his return to recording after a seven-year hiatus, revealing the inspiration behind his more organic musical direction and the making of the album Who I Am. He discusses blending Indian instruments with synthesizers, the enduring success of "Dream Weaver," his approach to songwriting, and his work in film music.

Tom Petty reflects on the making of his landmark solo album Southern Accents, discussing his recovery from a serious hand injury, his collaboration with Dave Stewart, and the creative process behind songs including "Don't Come Around Here No More" and "Rebels." He also shares insights into working with producer Jimmy Iovine, balancing his solo work with The Heartbreakers, experimenting with new sounds, and why he considers the album one of the most innovative and personal records of his career.

Bob Spitz, acclaimed author of The Beatles: The Biography, discusses the extensive research behind his definitive account of the world's most influential band. In this revealing interview, he explores the myths surrounding The Beatles' early years, the importance of Hamburg and the Cavern Club, the band's unique internal relationships, and the roles of Brian Epstein and George Martin.

Jens Hart - Geschichten die sein Leben schrieb Teil 2. Eine Reise durch viele Jahrzehnte Musikgeschichte & Begegnungen mit allen Höhen und Tiefen. Erlebnisse eines Herzblutkünstlers mit Blick hinter die Kulissen. Begegnungen, die sein Leben geprägt und bereichert haben. Ein Hörbuch, das fasziniert und zeigt, wie nah Freud und Leid im Show-Business und privat beieinander liegen. Gäste in diesem Hörbuch sind Marina Lau, die an seiner Seite eine bedeutende Rolle spielt sowie die Sportlegende Egon Müller - vierfacher Speedway-Weltmeister.

Join rock-legend, former Shihad frontman and lead singer of The Adults Jon Toogood in this unflinching and no-holds-barred memoir. This is more than a rock story. Toogood looks back on a 37-year career that helped define New Zealand rock music, and the personal cost that came with it. From a...

Visionary rapper of the groundbreaking "The Humpty Dance," producer of Tupac Shakur's iconic "I Get Around," and driving force of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground, Shock G shares his story in Keep It Beautiful. This illustrated memoir by Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, as told to Alexis...

Bloomsbury Presents The Mess That Made Them by Ryan T. Pozzi, read by John Moraitis What if the artists we call “geniuses” weren’t born extraordinary at all—but simply refused to stop creating when life made it nearly impossible? Ryan Pozzi invites readers to step closer, past the...

'This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written' GUY GARVEY, Elbow 'A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand' TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans 'Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows' JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths 'Clint knows it all, has done it all'...

There is no shortage of earnest books about the cultural significance of musicians like David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon. But George Michael does not attract such attention. The music he produced is not generally deemed worthy of serious analysis, yet such dismissals overlook how...

From a dedicated member of Beyoncé’s “BeyHive”, an in-depth exploration of the lessons and affirmations of Beyoncé’s work and how she continues to speak for the historically unspoken for This is not a Beyoncé biography. This is a love letter to a musician whose songs star in our first...

The first all-encompassing biography of Elliott Smith, offering an intimate portrait of his life and musical legacy with brand-new interviews, lyrics, and correspondence from the people closest to him, many speaking for the first time Nobody Broke Your Heart is a tender, nuanced narrative of...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller “A magisterial work that charts the 60-year journey of ‘the greatest rock and roll band in the world.’ . . . Hundreds of books have been written about the Rolling Stones, but few sparkle quite like Spitz’s. For anyone who loves or even likes the...

The too-wild-to-believe story of how Mexico’s queen of pop became involved in a sex cult In 2000, an international manhunt was underway for Mexican superstar Gloria Trevi, her manager Sergio Andrade, and the young girls in their entourage. They had gone on the run after Trevi and Andrade were...