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ÊGreen Day FAQÊ tackles such topics as the band's early roots and early gigs who's who in the extended Green Day enterprise what artists proudly claim Green Day as an influence on their music Green Day's humanitarian efforts and political advocacy the band's songwriting process Green Day on Broadway tours side projects videos and more from their cars and tattoos to their sexual identities families friends and enemies. The text features details on the making and promotion of every album and examines Green Day's place in the punk canon. Painstakingly researched and written by veteran music journalist Hank Bordowitz the 45 chapters cover anything that is knowable about the punk-pop heroes making this the ideal read for any Green Day fan new or long-standing.

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Rightly called the saddest story in rock 'n' roll history, this Creedence biography—newly updated with stories from band members, producers, business associates, close friends, and families—recounts the tragic and triumphant tale of one of America’s most beloved bands. Hailed as the great American rock band from 1968 to 1971, Creedence Clearwater Revival captured the imaginations of a generation with classic hits like “Proud Mary,” “Down on the Corner,” “Green River,” “Born on the Bayou,” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain.” Mounting tensions among bandmates over vibrant guitarist and lead vocalist John Fogerty’s creative control led to the band's demise. Tracing the lives of four musicians who redefined an American roots-rock sound with unequaled passion and power, this music biography exposes the bitter end and abandoned talent of a band left crippled by debt and dissension.

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ÊBilly Joel: The Life and Times of an Angry Young ManÊ is a look at the superstar's entire career including his troubled youth as a gang member; the controversy surrounding his first hit Captain Jack ; his legal problems; his storied marriage with Christie Brinkley; and his continued artistic frustration. The Beatles did 'Michelle' and 'Yesterday ' he has said. They also did 'Revolution' and 'Helter Skelter' and they weren't pegged as balladeers. But because I had hit singles that were ballads I became known as a balladeer. I've always resented it. ÞÞJoel ä one of the top ten touring takes of the decade ä has continued his standing road date with Elton John on the never-ending Two Pianos tour. It was one of the world's top-grossing tours in 2009 just behind U2 and Bruce Springsteen.

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