Keith Moon was more than rock's geatest drummer, he was a phenomenal character and an extravagant hell raiser who in a final, uncharacteristic act of grace, actually did die before he got old.
The Ramones and the Making of Rock 'n' Roll High School
The first of its sort, The Ramones and the Making of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School provides readers with a detailed production history of this beloved film that draws upon extensive interviews the author has conducted with many of the people who contributed to its creation.
What does a rock star do after leaving the band? If you're David Lee Roth, you have a Las Vegas residency, write a memoir, become a radio host, start a YouTube series, star in a Japanese-language short film, launch a tattoo skincare line, and release a digital comic. And then you rejoin the band. The first book focused on Roth in twenty-five ......
All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio, The Ultimate Edition
The ultimate guide to all the gear used by the Beatles details exactly which guitars, drums, amplifiers, and keyboards they used throughout their revolutionary career
Born in 1940 as Richard Starkey in the Dingle, one of Liverpools most gritty, rough-and-tumble neighbourhoods, he rose from a hardscrabble childhood marked by serious illnesses, long hospital stays, and little schooling to emerge, against all odds, as a locally renowned drummer. Taking the stage name Ringo Starr, his big break with the Beatles ......
In 2011, the world will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Queen - one of the most innovative, glamorous, and influential bands in history. This title includes hundreds of images that accompany the songs range from handwritten lyrics to rare photographs from the stage to the studio. It also includes a complete discography of the band.
This book, a celebration of the Stevie Nicks phenomenon, takes us on her journey from peripatetic mid-West childhood to her explosion onto the music scene as chiffon-swathed rock goddess, right up to present day.
The Stories Behind Every Song Kylie Minogue, the Princess of Pop
From 'Neighbours' TV teen queen to Stock Aitken Waterman's megastar, the rise of Kylie Minogue to the top of the charts is one of the biggest smash hit success stories in pop music. Across 15 studio albums her transition from SexKylie (with help from Michael Hutchence) to IndieKylie (thanks to Nick Cave and Manic Street Preachers), then to ......