Music - Genres & Styles - Rock

FOREWORD BY PETER GABRIEL. School friend, aide-de-camp and tour manager, Richard Macphail was for almost five years the glue that held Genesis together, and in his affectionate memoir My Book of Genesis he tells his own unique story of the group's early years. Richard...

On the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles in 1965 and 1966 an electrifying scene appeared out of nowhere, exploded into creativity, and then, just as suddenly, vanished. So much remarkable music, art, and social revolution came from one place at one time, it's difficult...

Glen Matlock was a founding member of the Sex Pistols and co-wrote most of their iconic songs. His story of the Pistols' rise to global infamy is an honest, insightful account of a group of intelligent malcontents, determined to change the music business and...

This book features the locations around Ireland that have inspired U2 on their journey to becoming one of the biggest rock bands in history. A must-have for any fan of U2, this book gives an amazing insight into the band and includes many previously...

The most controversial and infamous British fanzine of the 1980s, SHEER FILTH returns in book form from FAB Press -- bigger, bolder and filthier than ever! Published between 1987 and 1990, SHEER FILTH offered a heady mix of sleazy, sexy, shocking film and book...

Icon as muse: Michael Jackson in art, from Warhol to KAWSSince Andy Warhol first used his image in 1982, Michael Jackson has become the most depicted cultural figure in contemporary art. But while his impact on music, music video, dance, choreography and fashion is...

The Complete System to Learn Sweep-picking on Guitar A comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to sweep pick like a pro A systematic guide to mastering technique and dominating the fretboard Discover and apply the 6 Essential Rudiments of Sweep Picking Complete technical development...

Chameleon, entertainer, actor, legend: that was David Bowie. Discover the man behind the image through 10 extraordinary years of songwriting.Throughout his lifetime, David Bowie always pushed the musical and technological envelope, remaining one of his generation's most innovative performers while staying one jump ahead...

Formed in Boston in 2001, Arcade Fire quickly relocated to Montreal and started performing in art galleries and lofts while hoping for a record deal. The early line-up quickly changed following rifts, first between co-founder Win Butler and Myles Broscoe, then between Butler and...

From behind the drumkit to the top of the charts: the backstage story of the Bee Gees With worldwide sales of over 220 million records, the Bee Gees are the sixth-best-selling music artists in history. Dennis Bryon's story of how he became the Bee...

A SONG OF DANCE AND DEATH MAGIC, MURDER, MAYHEM AND THE DIABOLICAL NOTES OF THE DEVIL'S MUSICIt all started centuries ago, when the first eerie musical chords were composed as a rebellion against God. Or perhaps it was in New Orleans in the early...

Learn how to play nursery rhymes on ukulele today with this fun book of easy songs for kids Equipped with full sing-a-long lyrics and chord diagrams, this book is perfect for young students and beginners alike who are looking for an easy and comprehensive...

The Jesus and Mary Chain's swooning debut Psychocandy seared through the underground and through the pop charts, shifting the role of noise within pop music forever. Post-punk and pro-confusion, Psychocandy became the sound of a generation poised on the brink of revolution, establishing Creation...

Smile is not merely a great unfinished album, but a living work of art that is all at once expansive, indeterminate, and resolutely pop. In the early 1960s, The Beach Boys rose from the suburbs of Hawthorne, California to become emissaries of a post-war...

PROG ROCK FAQ: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT ROCK'S MOST PROGRESSIVE MUSICAuthor: Will RomanoISBN-10: 1617135879ISBN-13: 9781617135873Publisher: Backbeat BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2014Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 8.78h x 6.49w x 0.92d

When Elvis Presley first showed up at Sam Phillips's Memphis-based Sun Records studio, he was a shy teenager in search of a sound. Phillips invited a local guitarist named Scotty Moore to stand in. Scotty listened carefully to the young singer and immediately realized...

A fan from the moment the Doors' first album took over KMPX, the revolutionary FM rock & roll station in San Francisco, Greil Marcus saw the band many times at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium and the Avalon Ballroom in 1967. Five years later it...

An oral history of women's role in the Southern California punk rock scene of the 1970s and 1980s. Interviews include musicians, performers, journalists, photographers, DJs, fans, and scenesters.Author: Stacy RussoISBN-10: 1595800921ISBN-13: 9781595800923Publisher: Santa Monica PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2017Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x...

The formation, music, and break-up of Big Star, a band that for many was the embodiment of the 1970s, is detailed in this definitive history. Even though Big Star was together for less than four years and had limited commercial success, the legacy of...

In the summer of 1967, The Monkees hit the road for their first major concert tour. With the success of their hit TV show energizing fans, they were greeted with screams, hysteria, love, and applause everywhere they went. It was a lot for four...

(Book). Metallica's success can be directly attributed to their passionate, no-compromise attitude, which comes through loud and clear in the words they sing. Now fans can have the complete lyrics to all of their favorite songs with this updated 3rd edition featuring 106 songs.Author:...

A trip through Minneapolis rock concert history framed through psychedelic poster art In the years 1969-1970 the Minneapolis Labor Temple burned brightly as the center of the Twin Cities music scene. The Labor Temple was transformed into a rock club with a 1,200-person capacity...

The Incredible String Band evoke love and devotion to all those who fall under their spell. Their world is not ours, but a land of mythical creatures and fey beings. This book looks at all their recorded output from the first album which saw...

Music fans tend to divide into two camps at the mention of Fleetwood Mac. There are those who think of the multi-million-selling five-piece that formed in the mid-1970s and released Rumours, the biggest selling album of all time. But there are those who adopt...

Chronicling the intertwined lives of members of core grunge bands, Grunge Seattle reveals the origins and inspirations of the grunge movement. Delve into the collisions between personalities and egos, artists and corporations, suburbs and cities, obscurity and fame. Explore the caf s, apartments and...

As the 1970s drew to a close and changes in music, fashion and attitudes collided to form Punk, Sheila Rock was right at the heart of the electrifying youth movement.Author: Sheila RockISBN-10: 1913172155ISBN-13: 9781913172152Publisher: Omnibus PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2020Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.50lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.10w...

Renowned guitarist Steve Howe tells his own story in his own words, often unflinchingly as he recounts times of triumph and torment amidst the cream of the UK's prog rock bands. Best known for his work with Yes, a group prone to sudden upheavals,...

Led Zeppelin in the pure definition of classic rock; relive the memory...."Circle It" word search books read like a book and are full of interesting facts, the bold words within the text can be found in the word search puzzle on the opposite page.UPGRADE...

Relive the days of Doo Wop What did you dance to at the Sock Hop?"Circle It" word search books read like a book and are full of interesting facts, the bold words within the text can be found in the word search puzzle on...

It may have all started with Syd Barrett, but the persistence and creativity of Roger Waters, Rick Wright, Nick Mason, and David Gilmour meant that Pink Floyd went from one of England's top underground psychedelic bands to one of the biggest rock bands on...

A legendary record producer and performer takes readers on an alphabetical journey of insights into the music of the Beatles and individual reminiscences of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Peter Asher met the Beatles in the spring of 1963, the start of a lifelong...

Quintessentially British, Genesis spearheaded progressive rock in the 1970s, evolving into a chart-topping success through the end of the millennium. Influencing rock groups such as Radiohead, Phish, Rush, Marillion and Elbow, the experimental format of Genesis' songs inspired new avenues for music to explore....

KISS is the most outrageous and yet the most enduring of rock bands, with an unparalleled, almost religious level of devotion from millions of die-hard fans. In KISS and Philosophy, professional thinkers of diverse outlooks provide much-needed insights into the motivating ideas and metaphysical...

Published to tie in with the 50th anniversary of these festivals, Brian Ireland revisits the events, taking stock of their historical importance, and to note their influence not just on popular culture and society, but as part of a new musical culture that developed...

Now Is the Time to Invent offers a definitive portrait of the vibrant indie-rock scene that flourished in the mid-1980s and reached its creative peak in the 1990s. More than 60 profiles and interviews, taken from the pages of the acclaimed independent music magazine...

A witty, candid, sharply written memoir by the cofounder of Steely Dan In his entertaining debut as an author, Donald Fagen--musician, songwriter, and cofounder of Steely Dan--reveals the cultural figures and currents that shaped his artistic sensibility, as well as offering a look at...

The perfect gift for music fans and anyone fascianated by Woodstock, Barefoot in Babylon is an in-depth look at the making of 1969's Woodstock Music Festival--one of Rolling Stone's "50 Moments That Changed the History of Rock and Roll." "Mr. Spitz feeds us every...

Twenty-five years after his death comes a new perspective on Kurt Cobain, one of the most compelling icons of our timeIn early 1991, top music manager Danny Goldberg agreed to take on Nirvana, a critically acclaimed new band from the underground music scene in...

The riotous and unbridled confessions of a debauched rock and roller and his adventures in excess while touring Middle America on the '80's hair-metal nostalgia circuit The Unband emerged from the suburbs of late '80's New England and drank, drugged, crashed, and burned their...

Celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos' breakout album: Little Earthquakes! The official graphic novel celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos's breakout album: Little Earthquakes. The landmark release that established her iconic thematic voice, as well as her live intensity behind the keys with unflinching...

An in-depth, meticulously researched, and entertaining biography, examining the life and work of Lou Reed, from birth to death, including his time as the leader of The Velvet Underground-one of the most important bands in rock'n'roll historyAuthor: Howard SounesISBN-10: 1635767903ISBN-13: 9781635767902Publisher: Diversion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Dublin's Thin Lizzy have become one of the most revered cult acts of all time. Studious and discerning fans of hard rock the world over revelling in the storytelling acumen of the legendary Phil Lynott and the craft and class of his band. Through...

Motorhead are arguably the greatest rock and roll band in history, but it took many years to win that accolade. This is the story of the band that refused to die. They started off as the Vengeful Bastard and they had a tough beginning....

Bruce Springsteen called him 'one of the great, great American songwriters', Jackson Browne hailed him as 'the first and foremost proponent of song noir', and Stephen King once said that if he could write like him, he 'would be a happy guy'. The list...

Now in paperback -- from surf music to hot-rod records to the sunny pop of the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, the Byrds, and the Mama's & the Papa's, Hollywood Eden captures the fresh blossom of a young generation who came together in the...

"Book of the Year." -- MOJO Magazine"Outstanding Book of the Year." --The Herald (Glasgow)A Best Book of the Year by NPR, Pitchfork, The Telegraph, and UncutA tender and intimate memoir by one of the most remarkable, trailblazing, and tenacious women in music, the two-time...

IT was the year the Sixties really started swinging - the Summer of Love, when the Rolling Stones said 'We Love You' and The Beatles pointed out that 'All You Need Is Love'. The piper was at the gates of dawn, a strange brew...

We have performed side-by-side on the global stage through half a century.... In Lightning Striking, Lenny Kaye has illuminated ten facets of the jewel called rock and roll from a uniquely personal and knowledgeable perspective. -Patti SmithAn insider's take on the evolution and enduring...

"Long Live Rock!""Rock Songs" is a collection of dramatic visual interpretations of songs I've chosen to illustrate from a time when I feel music was at its finest. This book displays fantasy concepts depicting these individual pieces of music throughout the pages. Twenty-four compositions...

Sami Yaffa is a bass guitar legend, an icon of the rock world, and an uncompromising walker of his own way, who rose to prominence as the bassist of the mythical Hanoi Rocks. A man of lights and shadows, and the embodiment of street...