Music - Genres & Styles - Rock

They're Playing Our Songs offers a unique and fascinating vehicle for women's voices to be heard on the subject of women's music and how it affects their lives. Author Ann M. Savage explores 15 women's engagements with what might be called feminist rock music,...

Author: Jason Jd DecostaISBN-13: 9798993231617Publisher: Stonehouse Press UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2025Pages: 310Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d

Author: Roland OrzabalISBN-10: 0063455196ISBN-13: 9780063455191Publisher: Dey Street BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/2026Pages: 304Format: Hardcover

The life of rock's most durable troubadour in his own words Neil Young on Neil Young: Interviews and Encounters is a revealing anthology of Young's most significant, fascinating, and entertaining discussions, declarations, and dreams, chronicling fifty years of conversations, feature stories, and press conferences....

The Beatles, as a band, released over 200 songs in the eight years between 1962 and 1970. After they split, each commenced a solo career to varying degrees of commercial and critical success. All four of the Beatles achieved number one solo singles in...

The Beatles landing in New York in February 1964 was the opening shot in a cultural revolution nobody predicted. Suddenly the youth of the richest, most powerful nation on earth was trying to emulate the music, manners and the modes of a rainy island...

RESIDENT'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 '[Joel's] got me glued to these pages . . . I think my brother knows how to feel' KURT VILE 'A new postmodern Beat sensation' RICHARD MILWARD 'Peppered with breezy...

From despair, to where?On 1 February 1995, Richey Edwards, guitarist of the Manic Street Preachers, went missing at the age of 27. On the eve of a promotional trip to America, he vanished from his London hotel room, his car later discovered near the...

This volume examines the powerful ways in which identity can be shaped by rock music. Through the music, imagery and discourse surrounding one of the most innovative and commercially successful rock bands ever, Susan Fast probes such issues as constructions of gender and sexuality,...

Author: Suzi QuatroISBN-10: 0340937513ISBN-13: 9780340937518Publisher: Hodder & StoughtonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/24/2008Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 7.66h x 6.28w x 0.98d

Author: Kev GahanISBN-10: 1925811557ISBN-13: 9781925811551Publisher: Smith Street GiftLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/07/2020Format: OtherWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.50w x 1.90dNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

Wishbone Ash formed in London, UK, in 1969, going on to tour constantly, forging their own approach to songwriting and playing. During that decade, the band created a distinctive, original sound, with twin lead guitars often playing in harmony. They are best known for...

The Stone Roses: The Complete Quiz BookA definitive fan experience celebrating Manchester's most legendary band.Step into the world of Madchester and test your knowledge of one of the most influential British bands of all time. The Stone Roses: The Complete Quiz Book is the...

Peter Gabriel is more than a musician-he is a storyteller, visionary, and cultural bridge-builder whose voice and artistry have inspired millions across the globe. From his groundbreaking years with Genesis to his transformative solo career, Gabriel has consistently pushed boundaries, merging rock, world music,...

David Bowie: Forever and Ever is a captivating photographic biography that celebrates the extraordinary career of one of the most influential and iconic artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Spanning five decades of groundbreaking music, fashion, and reinvention, Bowie's career was a constant...

Jane's Addiction: SHOCKINGLY HABITUAL, is detailed, deep look at the history of rebellion and redemption. An ntimate and unflinching portrait of one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands to emerge from the 1980s Los Angeles underground. Chronicling their meteoric rise, turbulent years, and...

Heart has left an indelible mark on the music industry with the fusion of folk, acoustic and hard rock elements. Fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart was a rocket celebrated for their powerful vocals, lyrics and memorable guitar riffs. They gained recognition...

Step inside the rock 'n' roll world with this all-access pass from the music biz legend who collaborated with Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, and more. In Bumping into Geniuses, Danny Goldberg chronicles his decades in the rock and roll biz--not only...

Gig Night is a heartwarming, humorous, and candid memoir that lifts the curtain on the unsung world of local musicians-those who gig for the love of music, not the limelight.From smoky London pubs and rowdy social clubs to makeshift stages and unforgettable mishaps, Bob...

A must for all Oasis fans - this quiz book will test your knowledge from the formative years of the band starting out and follow their road to stardom and all the triumphs, trials and tribulations in between. There are 21 sections with over...

Originanilly the M&B 5, the Moody Blues rock band formed in 1964 and was part of the British beat and R&B scene of the 1960's. They had been going strong from 1964 through the early 2020's, performing 2,457 concerts over 60 years; coming to...

Hop aboard the purr-fect adventure with Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button as they spill the beans-er, kibble-on their favorite human, Taylor Swift! In ""Taylor Swift's Famous Cats: Stories of Taylor Swift's Furry Family Featuring Meredith, Olivia & Benjamin"", these clever kitties dish...

In the early 1970s, glam rock changed the face of popular culture in Britain. Against a backdrop of a nation racked by economical and social crises, the flamboyancy and theatricality of glam provided an excuse for a party and an escapist dream for musicians...

From their DIY beginnings in Scarborough, Ontario, to becoming Canadian music icons with a global reach, Barenaked Ladies have spent over three decades crafting a distinctive mix of witty lyrics, catchy melodies and a unique blend of humour. This book celebrates the wit, wisdom...

Rock Tonality Amplified presents an in-depth exploration of rock tonality. Building on several decades of research, this book develops a comprehensive music theory designed to make sense of several essential components of tonality. Author: Brett ClementISBN-10: 1032291451ISBN-13: 9781032291451Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/08/2024Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize:...

Author: Sylvie SimmonsISBN-13: 9798989908998Publisher: Third Man BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2026Pages: 268Format: Paperback

Author: Steven HydenISBN-10: 0306832070ISBN-13: 9780306832079Publisher: Da CapoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/07/2026Pages: 272Format: PaperbackSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.68d

In "Yes Indeed: Tales from Yes Without Jon Anderson," music journalist Preston M. Frazier delves into the transformative eras of the legendary progressive rock band Yes during the times when their iconic frontman, Jon Anderson, was absent. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Frazier...

Power Chords is 'a life set to music. Beautifully told'. Specifically the lived experience of punk. How it changed people. Why it changed people. Why a 'new wave' of protest art was necessary then - in 1976 - and why it is necessary now....

When We Rocked focuses on the Philadelphia musical landscape of Rock, from roughly 1978 to 1992, telling the story of a city, the music scene that emerged and its involvement and link to the national stage. When We Rocked lays the foundation and framework...

Without the Apples in Stereo, there would be no Elephant 6. Without Robert Schneider, there would be no Neutral Milk Hotel. In author Josh Bloom's first-person account, you get to decide whether these claims are truth or myth.The first biography dedicated to a core...

Genesis is one of the most successful British rock bands of all time. Their long and diverse career has not only allowed its three principal members--Phil Collins (vocals, drums), Mike Rutherford (guitars, bass) and Tony Banks (keyboards)--to pursue successful solo careers, it has also...

The Who is one of the most energetic and influential bands in rock history. Beginning as a mod band in London's Shepherd's Bush, they were shaped in character and style by the Pop Art movement of the Swinging Sixties. They pioneered the rock opera...

A portrait and analysis of East German band Silly's popular music masterpiece, Februar, that mirrors the collapse of socialism. In early 1989, nine months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, the band Silly released Februar, one of the most important albums in the...

Take Your own Journey Into Beatledom. Featuring at No. 1 in Rock Books on Amazon.com. So you think you know all there is to know about the world's greatest band? - Think again. Mark Lewisohn Review: "You know your stuff and have a strong,...

With candid quotes, upfront facts and a shedload of tidy trivia, this book covers the supersonic highs and catastrophic lows of the maddest, baddest rock'n'roll band on the planet. Whether it's Liam's salt-of-the-earth swagger, Noel's carefully crafted songwriting or the collective Northern soul at...

Honored as a "historic rock and roll landmark" by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Austin City Limits is the longest-running popular music series in American television history. ACL began in 1974 by featuring original Texas music that ran the gamut...

For almost four decades, Bruce Springsteen's music has directly inspired, influenced, and uplifted millions of devoted fans, who hold a special place in their hearts and minds for his work. Springsteen's rise to the top of American music coincided with the triumph of American...

Metallica: The Complete Quiz BookThe Ultimate Challenge for Every Metallica Fan - From "Kill 'Em All" to "72 Seasons"!Think you know Metallica? Prove it.This is the definitive quiz book for fans of the biggest, loudest, most unstoppable metal band on the planet. Spanning more...

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the first Electric Light Orchestra album. The ELO story is one of continued success for over 50 years. From inauspicious beginnings in 1971, where live audiences barely reached double figures, ELO would become one of...

Not JUST About The Fall: 50 adventures in a post-punk paradise by Paddy Shennan Sunday Times best-selling author (well, ghostwriter) Paddy Shennan pays tribute to the forgotten heroes of the music industry - the fans! No one is JUST a music fan.Being a music...

Swedish quartet ABBA released their third, self-titled album in 1975. It was a record that led the group to their international breakthrough and eventual domination of the 1970s pop music world. ABBA also provided a blueprint for everything that defined the group, cementing once...

From the Beatles' 'White Album' in 1968 to Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in 1973, this eclectic group of records had a huge influence on the prevailing pop culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s - and making the Top 40 and...

It can be difficult for an artist to have such overwhelming success so early into their career as was the case for Mike Oldfield. To this day, his name is forever synonymous with the album Tubular Bells. Mike followed this album with three further...

Blue Öyster Cult On Track is a song-by-song analysis of the discography of Long Island's greatest sons, the Blue Öyster Cult. Dubbed "the thinking man's heavy metal band" and celebrated by critics, fans and musicians since their debut album in 1972, the band carved...

This Handbook illustrates the many ways that progressive rock and metal music forge striking engagements with literary texts and themes. The authors and their objects of analytic inquiry offer global and diverse perspectives on these genres and their literary connections.Author: Chris AndertonISBN-10: 1032340738ISBN-13: 9781032340739Publisher:...

Trash has been blowing across the rock 'n' roll landscape since the first amplified guitar riff tore through American mass culture. Throwaway tunes, wasted fans, crappy reviews, junk bins of remaindered albums: much of rock's quintessence is handily conveyed in terms of disposability and...

They had the talent. The songs. The soul. But not the spotlight. Rock & Roll Underdogs dives deep into the stories of extraordinary bands and artists who lit up the edges of the music world-but never quite caught fire in the mainstream. With cultural...

When I was young, I wanted to be Jimmy Page. That job was already taken, so I learned how to work a camera and photographed Jimmy Page instead.Before Barry Morgenstein ever clicked a camera shutter, he was shredding guitar solos in his high school...

The kind of fame and success The Rolling Stones have achieved in their 60-plus year career is without parallel; their most famous riffs and catchiest lyrics are indelibly engraved in our collective memory. With their mesmerizing on- and off-stage presence, the Stones set the...