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Omnibus Press Bowie Odyssey 76
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£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group Raised on Radio
£21.25
Omnibus Press Bright Lights Dark Shadows
Book SynopsisBright Lights Dark Shadows is the ultimate account of the rise and fall of a legendary group and a biography of great perception.
£13.49
Faber & Faber Lit Up Inside Keep Er Lit
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£21.25
Thames and Hudson Ltd David Gilmour Luck and Strange Complete
£32.00
Gemini Books Group Ltd The Pocket Charli XCX
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£7.59
Gemini Books Group Ltd The Essential... Harry Styles
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£13.50
Faber & Faber No New York
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£17.00
Thrust Publishing 100 of The Worlds Best DJs
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£54.00
Octopus Publishing Group A Little Bit of Sabrina Carpenter
Book SynopsisCalling all Carpenters! From her Disney days to the Coachella stage, and now with smash hits that've been streamed billions of times, Sabrina Carpenter's journey to musical stardom is decoded in this book. If you have a taste for more, inside you'll also find inspiring quotes, fun-sized facts and a treasure trove of trivia.
£6.99
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£19.00
Penguin Books Ltd Useless Magic
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for fans of Florence + the Machine, with additional lyrics, poems and a new chapter of sermons Songs can be incredibly prophetic, like subconscious warnings or messages to myself, but I often don't know what I'm trying to say till years later. Or a prediction comes true and I couldn't do anything to stop it, so it seems like a kind of useless magic. 'Pop's high priestess bares her soul in this candid collection of poems and lyrics' Observer 'A treasure . . . beautiful. Generous in its honesty, by the end you feel as though you have climbed into the colourful, and sometimes tortured, world of a passionate artist' i 'Makes the reader feel as though they're peeking into a private journal' Refinery29Trade ReviewHer first book of poetry is an elegant collaged scrapbook * Observer *A treasure . . . beautiful. Generous in its honesty, by the end you feel as though you have climbed into the colourful, and sometimes tortured, world of a passionate artist * iNews *Pop's high priestess bares her soul in this candid collection of poems and lyrics . . . offering a chance to appreciate on the bare stage of the blank page the fineness of her words. And like fellow poet-musician Nick Cave, Welch has found a way for the song and the voice of the rabbit-hearted girl to coexist * Observer *A varied, visually arresting tome, it brings together poems, lyrics, sketches and notes from Welch's personal and professional life, making the reader feel as though they're peeking into a private journal * Refinery 29 *An alchemy of memoir and imagination * Waterstones Newsletter *
£17.09
McNidder & Grace The Story of the Christmas No. 1
£13.49
SelfMadeHero LOW
Book Synopsis LOW traces the aftermath of David Bowie’s ground-breaking tour of America, and the iconic “Berlin years” that followed. Hot on the platform heels of Starman: Bowie’s Stardust Years (SelfMadeHero, 2023), Reinhard Kleist masterfully concludes his two-part biography of David Bowie. In 1976, Bowie escaped the frantic madness and substance abuse of his life in Los Angeles for the Wall of the divided city of Berlin. With his friend Iggy Pop in tow, Bowie quit drugs and created LOW, the first album of his “Berlin Trilogy”. But even here, in some of the happiest days of his life, Ziggy Stardust would not let him go…LOW follows Bowie’s forays through West Berlin’s revolutionary music scene and wild club life, and takes us deep into his recording sessions at Hansa Studios. The friendship between Bowie and Iggy drives both artists to new creative heights, while Bowie’s relationship with the cabaret artist and drag icon Romy Haag illuminates his fascination with Berlin as a city on the brink. Kleist’s LOW is both a retelling of Bowie’s Berlin years and a vibrant portrait of the city itself. [This publication has not been prepared, approved, authorized, or licensed by the David Bowie estate or any related entity.]
£15.99
Faber & Faber Looking for the Perfect Beat
Book SynopsisFor fifty years as DJ, producer and remixer, Arthur Baker has been at the pioneering forefront of hip-hop, rock, and electronic music. His unique and genre-defying sound can be heard on tracks by legendary artists like New Order, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, the Rolling Stones, Al Green, Pet Shop Boys, Quincy Jones, New Edition, Hall & Oates, Neneh Cherry, Mogwai and Fleetwood Mac. Starting as a club DJ and disco producer at the start of the seventies in his native Boston, Baker moved to New York City in 1981. Through his early disco and hip-hop productions, he came to the attention of the most influential names in a music industry at the height of its powers. This would begin a career that would take him from the sweaty dancefloors of NYC to late-night studio sessions with Bob Dylan and to his celebrated anti-apartheid album Sun City, created with Little Steven Van Zandt. From the underground to the mainstream, Looking for the Perfect Beat is the unique story of an artist with a n
£21.25
Omnibus Press Queer Blues: The Hidden Figures of Early Blues
Book SynopsisFrom the very beginning, the blues has had a close connection with the LGBTQ community. There is a long and decorated history of so-called 'dirty blues' songs, stretching back beyond the earliest attempts to capture the blues on record. The 1920s and 30s saw the release of dozens of raunchy, bawdy blues recordings aimed at a knowing LGBTQ audience. Queer Blues tells the story of the pioneering LGBTQ composers and entertainers that wrote, performed and recorded these wonderfully outlandish, life-affirming songs and chronicles, including: Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Josephine Baker to Frankie 'Half-Pint' Jaxon and many more. This is the definitive account of the LGBTQ trailblazers of early blues and a fascinating consideration of the intersection between music and LGBTQ history, from the award-winning Darryl W. Bullock.Trade ReviewA Guardian Music Book of the Year 2023 A Resident Records Book of the Year 2023 'Darryl W. Bullock excavates and celebrates the fantabulous intersection of Blues and Queer Culture, highlighting racial struggles, explosive joy and creativity. I love this book!' Simon Doonan 'Meticulously researched and rich in detail, Queer Blues is fabulous in its debunking of myths and righting of wrongs' 4**** Mojo
£17.00
Omnibus Press The Lyrics of Syd Barrett
Book SynopsisDespite just a three-year tenure with the band, co-founder Syd Barrett’s influence on Pink Floyd was profound and long-lasting. If his guitar gave the early Pink Floyd a distinctive hallucinatory sound, his often obscure and surreal lyrics were perhaps even more intoxicating. The complete lyrics of Syd Barrett – 52 songs written for Pink Floyd and during his subsequent solo career – are presented together for the first time, along with rare photos and artwork, to form this beautifully illustrated book. Compiled in collaboration with the Syd Barrett estate, and featuring a foreword from former Pink Floyd manager Peter Jenner and a comprehensive introduction by biographer Rob Chapman, The Lyrics of Syd Barrett delves deep into one of rock’n’roll’s most imaginative and searing minds.
£13.49
John Murray Press How to Disappear
Book Synopsis'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 they don't see me with the camera.' Colin GreenwoodHow to Disappear is bassist Colin Greenwood's stunning portrait of Radiohead in his own photographs. Two decades in the making, he takes us on a journey into the heart of the 21st-century's most influential band, a maverick collective who have vastly broadened our musical landscape while they dominate and distort it. On stage, backstage, in the rehearsal room, behind the scenes, on tour, at work and at play, Colin's photographs, and the stories and memories they evoke for him in his accompanying text, form an intimate portrait of the musical and cultural iconoclasts as they travel through 'our middle years: all the joy and doubt and confidenc
£22.10
Faber & Faber Englands Dreaming
Book SynopsisA reissue of Jon Savage's landmark book on punk culture.
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group Freddie Mercury
Book SynopsisA biography of rock legend Freddie Mercury.Trade ReviewAn outstanding biography . . . A fitting testament to the creative genius * DAILY MAIL *'The definitive book of one of rock's greatest legends . . . A great read' * Time Out *For the first time, the full amazing story of the most outrageous rock star ever * THE PEOPLE *
£11.39
Omnibus Press Bowie Odyssey 74
Book SynopsisSimon Goddard's electric ride through Bowie's greatest decade reaches the halfway mark with this fifth instalment. Wickedly funny and shockingly tragic, Bowie Odyssey 74 is the story of one man trying to find his soul in a world that's gone to the devil.
£15.29
Faber & Faber One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem
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£10.44
Orion Publishing Co HipHop Is History
Book Synopsis''Questlove radiates passion, knowledge, wit and profundity as he reflects on this ever-evolving art form'' GUARDIANFor a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in 1970s Philadelphia, hip-hop was everything. He stayed up late to hear the newest songs on the radio. He saved his money to buy vinyl as soon as it landed. He even started to make his own songs. That kid was Ahmir ''Questlove'' Thompson.Now, in this landmark book, Questlove traces the creative, cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop, highlighting the forgotten influential gems and the chart-topping hits - and weaves it all together with the stories no one else knows. It is at once an intimate, sharply observed story and a sweeping theory of the evolution of the greatest artistic movement of our time. Questlove approaches it with both the encyclopaedic fluency of an obsessive fan and the unique expertise of an innovative participant. Hip-hop is history, and also his history.
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Sabrina Carpenter
£11.69
Wymer Publishing This Rock n Roll Wont Last You Know
Book SynopsisThis Rock 'n' Roll Won't Last You Know! charts John Verity's journey, as he follows his dream of fame and fortune in a business guaranteed to break your heart. From humble beginnings in Bradford, John would soon be travelling the world, sharing the stage with his heroes, including Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, and Janis Joplin.
£15.29
Omnibus Press Living in the Present with John Prine
£17.00
Hal Leonard Corporation Really Easy Piano: 40 Disney Songs
Book Synopsis(Really Easy Piano). This great collection lets even beginning piano students play their favorite Disney songs. It features 40 songs from the entire Disney catalog from Cinderella to Encanto and includes background notes and performance tips for each song. Songs include: The Bare Necessities * Be Our Guest * Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) * Breaking Free * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Colors of the Wind * Do You Want to Build a Snowman? * How Far I''ll Go * I See the Light * I''ll Make a Man Out of You * Into the Unknown * Let It Go * The Place Where Lost Things Go * Reflection * Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz) * Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious * Under the Sea * We Don''t Talk About Bruno * When She Loved Me * When Will My Life Begin? * A Whole New World * The World Es Mi Familia * You''re Welcome * and more!
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Amy Winehouse In Her Words
Book SynopsisGlobal iconSix-time Grammy winnerHeadline-makerThe most talented recording artist of her generationMuch has been said about Amy Winehouse since her tragic death aged just 27. But who was the real Amy?Amy Winehouse: In Her Words shines a spotlight on her incredible writing talent, her wit, her charm and lust for life. Bringing together Amy's own never-before-seen journals, handwritten lyrics and family photographs together for the first time, this intimate tribute traces her creative evolution from growing up in North London to global superstardom, and provides a rare insight into the girl who became a legend.*The Estate of Amy Winehouse will donate 100% of the advance and royalties it receives (net of agency fees charged) from the production and sale of this book to The Amy Winehouse Foundation (registered charity number 1143740). The minimum donation will be 70,000. These funds will assist the charity in continuing their vital work helping thousands of young people to feel supported in managing their emotional wellbeing and making informed life choices. Initiatives include Amy's Place, which provides addiction recovery housing for young women; resilience-building programmes in schools and music therapy programmes supporting children with special educational needs and life-limiting conditions. More information can be found at https://amywinehousefoundation.org.
£24.00
Little, Brown Book Group Coal Black Mornings
Book SynopsisEvening Standard Book of the Year. Observer Book of the Year. Guardian Book of the Year. Sunday Times Book of the Year. Telegraph Book of the Year. New Statesman Book of the Year. Herald Book of the Year. Mojo Book of the Year.Brett Anderson came from a world impossibly distant from rock star success, and in Coal Black Mornings he traces the journey that took him from a childhood as ''a snotty, sniffy, slightly maudlin sort of boy raised on Salad Cream and milky tea and cheap meat'' to becoming founder and lead singer of Suede.Anderson grew up in Hayward''s Heath on the grubby fringes of the Home Counties. As a teenager he clashed with his eccentric taxi-driving father (who would parade around their council house dressed as Lawrence of Arabia, air-conducting his favourite composers) and adored his beautiful, artistic mother. He brilliantly evokes the seventies, the suffocating Trade ReviewA remarkable feat, utterly true. This decade's Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius -- Douglas Coupland, author of Generation X and Girlfriend in a ComaCoal Black Mornings is a triumph . . . a bracingly honest work raised way above the celeb book fray by Anderson's obvious talent for writing . . . revelatory and delivered with writerly panache -- John Harris * Mojo *Fascinating . . . gorgeously written. On more than one occasion it made we well up . . . most certainly not just for the fan club * Guardian *A rich, sad and honest tale -- Olivia Cole * GQ *Beautifully crafted and brilliantly well-written . . . his memoir is a thought-provoking meditation on how our childhoods form the people we become, as well as a love letter to London . . . The book is perfect as it is, but there's no question that we need a second volume -- Anna van Praagh * Evening Standard *Coal Black Mornings is excellent: evocative, thoughtful and frank; an instant hit in a minor key. Anderson is particularly good on his unusual upbringing . . . as accomplished a writer of elegant prose as he was of narcotically enhanced lyrics about urban ennui -- Neil Armstrong * Mail on Sunday *a thrillingly energetic, bracingly entertaining snapshot of a writer hitting his first full flush, leaving you wishing two things. One: that you'd formed a band. Two: that he changes his mind about documenting the coke-blurred mornings to come * Record Collector *An ineffably romantic coming-of-age story; a beautiful reminder of the magic that happens round the edges * Sunday Times *Generous, funny, poignant * Financial Times *Perfect prose, thanks to which Coal Black Mornings does the job of describing the beauty in the banality better than any music memoir since Patti Smith's sublime Just Kids * Classic Pop *His memoir is melancholy and evocative, a dreamy ballad recalling the time before the drugs and the band break-up * Sunday Express *Personal and moving, unpolished and demure . . . Coal Black Mornings is a bravura performance * Times Literary Supplement *Revealing, funny and moving * Mail on Sunday *As an antidote to all the drug-fuelled destruction, I recommend Brett Anderson's elegant Coal Black Mornings, in which the Suede frontman looks back on his pre-fame days * Telegraph *Few rock memoirs are worthy of critical note. Brett Anderson's richly melancholic Coal Black Mornings was an exception. Eschewing the "coke and gold discs" template, the Suede singer recounts a childhood of bohemian poverty and traces his band's vivid prehistory -- George Eaton * New Statesman *It shouldn't have come as a surprise that one of British pop's most original lyricists would write a book almost poetic in its language and painterly in its eye for detail, but this illuminating, moving and generous memoir by the Suede frontman still had the power to confound . . . Coal Black Mornings is a thing of beauty and a work of art * Sunday Times *Richer and stranger than any tale of narcotic excess and success * Guardian *a tough-minded and emotionally acute account of the Suede singer's childhood and teenage years, about his relationship with his parents and the route map that pop music provided for him to march away from his suburban origins * Herald *2018 Music Book of the Year: A brilliant account of how growing up can be impossible and full of possibility, all at the same time -- Victoria Segal * Q *
£11.39
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to Harry Styles
Book SynopsisThe world''s biggest star squeezed down to a miniature pocket-size.Harry Styles is the hero we all deserve right now. And judging by the deafening noise he received on his sell-out world tour to support his acclaimed record, Harry''s House, he is the defining icon of our age, no doubt.With more than 80 million record sales (combined with One Direction), Harry is one of the very few modern superstars worthy of all the fuss. According to many, he is set to become the next Bowie. This tiny tome celebrates the star in the only way we know how in his own words, and more than 185 bitesize quotes. From his earliest pre-fame interviews right through to his most recent world tour, there''s no part of his life left unturned.As he turns 30 in 2024, and with a career-defining album and world tour about to be put to bed, whatever Harry does next will have the eyes of the world on him. While you wait for his return, The Little Guide to Harry Styles will keep
£6.99
Omnibus Press God Only Knows
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£11.69
Thames and Hudson Ltd Buzz Me In
Book SynopsisMartin Porter is an author, journalist and publisher who began his career as a technology writer/reporter in the mid-1970s for Rolling Stone, GQ and Premiere magazines. As editor and publisher of Pro Sound News, EQ, Guitar Player and Surround magazines, he has been one of the leading chroniclers of this golden period in music and audio technology. David Goggin, aka Mr Bonzai, is an award-winning author, photographer and music journalist. Together the authors manage the popular Record Plant Diaries Facebook page.
£24.00
Faber & Faber Beastie Boys Book
Book SynopsisTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES, GRAMMY-NOMINATED BESTSELLERA SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, ROLLING STONE, AND ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itselfby band members AD-ROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.THE INSPIRATION FOR THE 5-TIME EMMY NOMINATED, SPIKE JONZE-DIRECTED BEASTIE BOYS STORYOne of the greatest music books ever published.'MAX PORTERFormed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam AD-ROCK Horovitz and Michael Mike D Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks t
£28.00
Orion Publishing Co On Some Faraway Beach
Book SynopsisFOREWORD BY ALAN WARNER''A book that sets new standards for rock biography'' GuardianReissued as part of White Rabbit''s Deep Cuts series, On Some Faraway Beach is the first and only ever comprehensive and authoritative biography of Brian Eno, featuring interviews with many of his key collaborators over the years: from Bryan Ferry to David Byrne and Robert Wyatt. First published in 2008, it has been fully revised and updated to cover Eno''s life and creative output since, with brand new material and a new introduction by Alan Warner.''This exceptionally well-written biography duly celebrated [Eno''s] great achievements with Roxy, Bowie, Talking Heads and his own solo work in compelling detail'' Uncut''[An] honourable, authorised attempt to do justice to a mind-bogglingly restless and prolific subject'' Sunday Times
£13.49
Faber & Faber Beeswing
Book SynopsisTHE TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEARROUGH TRADE, THE TIMES, ROLLING STONE, CLASH, MOJO, UNCUTThe memoir of international music icon Richard Thompson, co-founder of the legendary folk rock group Fairport Convention.'I encourage everyone to read this wonderful book.'ELVIS COSTELLO'Thompson could be said to be an English Dylan - only in some ways he's even better than that.'GUARDIAN Richard Thompson came of age during an extraordinary moment in 1960s Britain - as music began to reflect a great cultural awakening, the guitarist and songwriter co-founded Fairport Convention, ushering in the era of folk rock. An intimate memoir of personal discovery and creative intensity, Beeswing vividly captures the life of an international music icon in a world on the cusp of change'Gripping . . . A quiet
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Shooting Star
Book Synopsis'A masterpiece. Beautiful, tragic and immaculately researched.' - Matt Everitt'Elliott was one of the best songwriters of our day and a formidable musician.' - Beck'There's an undercurrent of real sadness in a lot of his music ... and that's just really the way he was.' - Steve Drozd, Flaming LipsIn 2003, Steven 'Elliott' Smith died from two stab wounds to the heart. To this day, the autopsy evidence remains inconclusive as to whether the wounds were self-inflicted or the result of homicide. Either way, this tragic end to Elliott's short-lived though prodigiously talented life became the dark denouement of a story riddled with depression, mental illness, addiction and chronic substance abuse. Yet it is also a story of worldwide critical acclaim, of Oscar nominations and of some of the finest recorded music of the late twentieth century.Now, two decades after Elliott's death,
£11.69
Gemini Books Group Ltd The Pocket Chappell Roan
Book SynopsisA deep dive into the career, creativity, and influence of Chappell Roan, exploring her groundbreaking music and cultural impact.
£7.59
Methuen Publishing Ltd Too Many Songs
Book SynopsisThe words and music from Tom Lehrer's recorded collections - 'Songs by Tom Lehrer', 'An Evening Wasted with Tom Lehrer' and 'That Was the Year That Was' - including some songs previously unpublished.
£16.14
Headline Publishing Group Down with the System
Book SynopsisThe incredible first memoir by System Of A Down frontman Serj TankianWith nearly 40 million record sales, three albums topping the Billboard charts, a Grammy win and a legion of fans, System Of A Down are one of the biggest metal bands on the planet. At their core has always been Serj Tankian, whose journey from the streets of Beirut to rock superstardom is as remarkable and unlikely as you''ll get. By dint of luck, circumstance, struggle, and more than a little talent, Serj has had the chance to live an extraordinary life. In Down With the System, he retraces this remarkable and unlikely journey, and explores what it''s taught him - about music, about art, about activism, and about himself. From teaming up with Tom Morello to push social justice causes on unsuspecting metalheads, arguing with LAPD officers over the best way to quell his rioting fans, and traveling with Anthony Bourdain through Armenia one meal at a time, Down With the System is an immigrant''s tale, an activist''s awakening, and rock memoir unlike any other.
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers Why Bowie Matters
Book SynopsisA unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life's work and journey, and why he will always matter.When David Bowie died on 10th January 2016, it seemed the whole world was united in mourning. His greatest hits were sung tearfully in pubs up and down Britain, garlands of flowers were left at the Aladdin Sane mural in his old stomping ground of Brixton and tributes poured in from a galaxy of stars. To many of us, Bowie was so much more than a pop idol. But why?In Why Bowie Matters, Professor Will Brooker answers that question persuasively, as both a fan and an academic. A Bowie obsessive since childhood, he hit the headlines over the course of a year-long immersive research project that took him from London to Berlin and New York, following in Bowie's footsteps, only listening to music and reading books he loved, and even at times adopting his fashion.In this original and illuminating book, Professor Brooker approaches Bowie from various angles, re-tracing his childhood on the streets of Bromley, taking us through his record collection and bookshelves, and deciphering the symbols and codes of his final work, Blackstar to piece together how an ordinary suburban teenager turned himself into a legend, and how perhaps we too could be a little more Bowie.He shows us that while David Robert Jones died on that terrible day in January, David Bowie will live on forever.Trade ReviewPraise for Why Bowie Matters ‘Brooker at his best, a playful, attentive scholar-fan’ Guardian ‘Wide-ranging and and closely argued, this book is one of the best Bowie has yet had’ Spectator ‘An intelligent assessment of the star’s career and enduring legacy’ Choice Magazine ‘A moving, unique and distinctly researched exploration of pop icon David Bowie by professor and die-hard fan Will Brooker … Original and illuminating’ David Bowie News Praise for Will Brooker: ‘An intelligent and nuanced look at an artist whose total achievement is only now beginning to be discovered' Chris O'Leary, author of Rebel Rebel 'This book truly has it all about David Bowie. Intriguing and exciting research’ Sophia Anne Caruso, lead actor in Lazarus
£10.44
Sonicbond Publishing Black Sabbath The Dio Years
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£13.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Let The Good Times Roll: My Life in Small Faces,
Book Synopsis'WHICH IS THE BEST BAND I'VE BEEN IN? THE SMALL FACES WERE THE MOST CREATIVE, THE FACES WERE THE MOST FUN,THE WHO WERE THE MOST EXCITING. THESE WERE ELECTRIFYING DAYS IN MUSIC. WE WERE ALL UNTRIED, UNTESTED. WHAT WAS STOPPING US? NOTHING.'As drummer with the Small Faces, Faces and later The Who, Kenney Jones' unique sense of rhythm was the heartbeat that powered three of the most influential rock bands of all time.Beginning in London's post-war East End, Kenney's story takes us through the birth of the Mod revolution, the mind-bending days of the late-1960s and the raucous excesses of the '70s and '80s. In a career spanning six decades, Kenney was at the epicentre of many of the most exciting moments in music history and has experienced everything the industry has to offer. He jointly created some of the world's most-loved records, hung out with the Stones, Beatles, David Bowie, Keith Moon and Rod Stewart, and suffered the loss of close friends to rock 'n' roll excess and success. The legacy created by Kenney and his band mates has influenced acts as diverse as Led Zeppelin, the Sex Pistols and Oasis. Now, for the very first time, Kenney tells the full story of how a young Cockney Herbert played his part in the biggest social transformation in living memory - the people, the parties, the friendships, the fall-outs, the laughter, the sadness, the sex, drugs, and a lot of rock 'n' roll, while also opening up about his own deeply personal battles and passions, too. This is a vivid and breath-taking immersion into the most exciting era of music history and beyond.
£8.54
Equinox Publishing Ltd Who Do We Think They Are
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Equinox Publishing Ltd Who Do We Think They Are
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£25.60
CAMRA Books Tasting Notes
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Reach plc Cliff at 85
£21.25
Faber & Faber Bodies
Book SynopsisA DAILY TELEGRAPH and IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARThe must-read music book of the year, now with a brand new chapter covering the death of Taylor Hawkins and his massive Wembley memorial concert.In Bodies, author Ian Winwood explores the music industry's many failures, from addiction and mental health issues to its ongoing exploitation of artists. Much more than a touchline reporter, Winwood also tells the story of his own mental health collapse, following the shocking death of his father, in which extinction-level behaviour was given perfect cover by a reckless industry. This is such a shrewd, funny, psychologically perceptive, frank, well-written, jawdropping book Absolutely buy and read the hell out of this.' DAVID STUBBSWinwood makes a compelling argument and overturns some long-held notions about rock and roll excess by deftly tying together a vast amount of information . . . and liberally lacingTrade Review'Winwood is a witty writer as well as a wise one and his book, which skilfully weaves in his own story of mental health issues, should be required reading for music fans and music makers.' - Irish Times'This is the ugly truth. And It's an essential read.' - Classic Rock
£10.44
Running Press,U.S. David Bowie All the Songs
Book SynopsisAlbum by album and track by track, this first-of-its-kind catalog of David Bowie's entire 50-year and 27-album career tells the story of one of rock's all-time greatest artists.A lovingly thorough dissection of every album and every track ever released by David Bowie over the span of his nearly 50 year career, David Bowie All the Songs follows the musician from his self-titled debut album released in 1967 all the way through Blackstar, his final album.Delving deep into Bowie's past and featuring new commentary and archival interviews with a wide range of models, actors, musicians, producers, and recording executives who all worked with and knew the so-called 'Thin White Duke', David Bowie All the Songs charts the musician's course from a young upstart in 1960s London to a musical behemoth who collaborated with everyone from Queen Latifah and Bing Crosby, to Mick Jagger and Arcade Fire.This one-of-a-kind book draws upon years of research in order to recount how each song was written, composed, and recorded, down to the instruments used and the people who played them. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of music's most visually arresting performers, David Bowie All the Songs is a must-have book for any true fan of classic rock.
£40.50
