Music - Genres & Styles - Rock

At a time when Acid Rock and Heavy Metal dominated popular music, The Band rebelled against the rebellion with a masterful mix of tight ensemble arrangements, great vocals, highly literate lyricism, and a respect for the musical traditions of the American South. Comprising Canadians...

"Collected here are more than a hundred photographs reflecting more than a decade of New Order"--Jacket.Author: Kevin CumminsISBN-10: 0789335697ISBN-13: 9780789335692Publisher: Rizzoli International PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2018Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.10lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.90w x 1.00d

A must have for all My Chemical Romance fans - this quiz book will test your knowledge of MCR in rough chronology from their early years starting out on the road to superstardom Set across 14 sections focusing on the era of each studio...

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...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of an undisputed prog rock masterpiece with this richly illustrated and highly giftable slip-cased volume. Just in time for the band's Fifty Something tour, Rush and 2112: 50 Years tells the complete tale of the most revered prog rock album...

Unsound magazine was published from 1983-1987. Before the inception of the internet and on the brink of the desktop publishing revolution, Unsound created a forum for cutting-edge musicians and artists to connect. Unsound attempted to create an open forum, within the pages bands, artists...

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Ministry was one of the pioneers of the industrial metal sound in the 1980s, and they're continuing their legacy into the 21st century: their 13th (and final) studio album was released in 2013. This folio includes note-for-note transcriptions with tab for...

Writing this book (for me) has been a labor of love. Ever since Rosemary Gardener dropped off her record collection at my house back in the 1950's, Rock 'n Roll music has consumed a large part of my life. The people who spearheaded the...

Did the Beatles originate the Beatle haircut? boots? collarless jackets? No. Did they start the trend of self-contained rock groups (three guitarists and a drummer) composing their own hits? No. Did the British musical invasion end American performers' careers? Dominate American music charts? No...

Author: Kev GahanISBN-10: 1925811190ISBN-13: 9781925811193Publisher: Smith Street BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2019Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 10.70h x 7.90w x 0.40d

From the Roaring Twenties to a Rock 'N' Roll LandmarkSince it opened in 1925, the Gramercy Park Hotel has always been one of New York's premiere cultural hotspots. Early in its history it served as the backdrop to Humphrey Bogart's first marriage and housed...

Jason Isbell describes Will Johnson's songs as a poetic manipulation of language that employs "multi-syllable words used almost as musical instruments [and] detailed images flying at the listener with no time to fully decipher meaning before the next image appears." Similar sentiments are echoed...

THE KINGS OF COWPUNK​Raised on a diet of No-Doz, donuts and diesel emissions, this is the story of Nine Pound Hammer - Kentucky's seminal cowpunk band. Go behind the songs and the scenes with Scott Luallen, Blaine Cartwright, Earl Crim, Mark Hendricks, Ruyter Suys,...

Not a memoir for the faint of heart. Backstage Pass: Decades of Sex, Drugs, Tragedy and the Darker Side of Rock & Roll takes readers deep inside the legendary Sunset Strip, a world of sound, sweat, ego, and chaos. From the Roxy Theatre to...

The Origins and History of Rock n Roll takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the birth of one of the most powerful cultural forces in modern history. This book traces the rise of a sound that began in church pews, street corners,...

It starts with... A boy born on March 20, 1976, a skinny little boy with his contagious laugh, a boy whose childhood was stolen. Then the boy turned into a man with a great passion for music, a man who made his dream come...

Richard Taylor's A-Z of Jethro Tull includes entries on all the albums up to 2025's Curious Ruminant; all the musicians; places of relevance, and plenty of curios within its 100,000 words. A fun read for all Tull fans.Author: Richard TaylorISBN-10: 1915246911ISBN-13: 9781915246912Publisher: Wymer UKLanguage:...

German heavy metal heroes Accept have been headbanging their way around the world since 1979, creating along the way three of the finest metal albums of all time in Restless and Wild, Balls to the Wall and Metal Heart, with 1981's Breaker even serving...

'Poems About Love and Punk Rock', by Joe McNally, blends poetry, memoir, and punk storytelling rooted in Southern California. As a member of Voodoo Glow Skulls, he toured widely and shared stages with Offspring, No Doubt, Blink 182, Rancid, NOFX, and Sublime, and he...

Get an intimate and exclusive look at the instruments of the beloved Irish guitarist, Rory Gallagher, in this stunningly photographed official volume.When it comes to guitar heroes, Rory Gallagher is considered one of the greats, a "player's player" forever linked with his iconic, well-worn...

A Night at the Disco is a celebration of groundbreaking dance music from 1970-79, with an unprecedented collection of photographs of more than 100 artists. A Night at the Disco is a celebration of groundbreaking dance music from 1970-'79. An unprecedented collection of photographs...

The Who defined a generation and rocked the world. "My Generation," "Pinball Wizard," and "Baba O'Riley" are some of the most well-known tracks in rock history. The rock opera Tommy, the genre-defining Live at Leeds, and the classic Quadrophenia are just some of The...

This collection of essays, documented by an international and interdisciplinary array of scholars, represents the first academically focused volume exploring the creative idiolect of Frank Zappa. Several of the authors are known for contributing significantly to areas such as popular music, cultural, and translation...

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....

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: 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...

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...