Bet My Soul on Rock ´n´ Roll: Diary of a Black Punk Icon - Beauvoir Jean

Bet My Soul on Rock ´n´ Roll: Diary of a Black Punk Icon - Beauvoir Jean

Jean Beauvoir joined the Plasmatics in 1979, playing bass and keyboards for the most notorious band to emerge out of the New York City punk scene. By 1982, he was a member of Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, a retro-rock revival act headed by Steven Van Zandt. The Disciples of Soul videos

Rock 'n' Roll Unravelled - From its Roots to Mid-1970s Punk (Shelmerdine Derek)(Pevná vazba)

Little Book of Elvis Presley: Inspirational Quotes from the King of Rock 'n' Roll (Croft Rod)(Pevná vazba)

A bite-sized collection of quotes by and about the King of Rock 'n' Roll.Elvis was one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century, and his music and movement changed the course of rock. This collection of more than 170 fascinating quotes captures what made the star so special

William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll (Rae Casey)(Paperback / softback)

William Burroughs' life and art, situated in the context of the most radical and influential rock n roll stars of the late twentieth

The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs (Marcus Greil)(Paperback)

In this unconventional and completely mesmerizing history of rock 'n' roll, Greil Marcus selects ten songs recorded between 1956 and 2008 and shows how each, in its own unique way, embodies the story of rock 'n' roll--a new language, and a new form of

Backstage Passes & Backstabbing Bastards: Memoirs of a Rock 'n' Roll Survivor (Kooper Al)(Paperback)

A rock 'n roll classic, back in print, updated and revised. One of the funniest rock memoirs ever, Al Kooper's legendary Backstage Passes is available again Al's quirky life, from would-be teenage rocker, to crashing Bob Dylan's recording session and playing the organ on Highway 61, to forming

Terry O'Neill's Rock 'n' Roll Album - Terry O'Neill

A chronicle of rock 'n' roll history as seen through the lens of master photographer Terry O'Neill A reprint of the powerful Terry O’Neill: The A-Z of Rock ‘N’ Roll 'Terry was everywhere in the '60s - he knew everything and everyone that was happening.' - Keith Richards Terry O'Neill

Pray for Rain (Brubaker Ed)(Paperback)

Sex, drugs, rock-n-roll, and ritual killers all collide in the strangest and most exciting volume of Fatale yet. A strange woman with no memory stumbles into the lives of a struggling grunge band in mid-'90s Seattle. Is she their muse? Will she save them from 'One-Hit Wonder' status? Or will she

Record Makers and Breakers: Voices of the Independent Rock 'n' Roll Pioneers (Broven John)(Paperback)

This volume is an engaging and exceptional history of the independent rock 'n' roll record industry from its raw regional beginnings in the 1940s with R & B and hillbilly music through its peak in the 1950s and decline in the 1960s. John Broven combines narrative history with extensive oral history

Guns N' Roses - The Life and Times of a Rock N' Roll Band (Elliott Paul)(Pevná vazba)

Unsung Heroes of Rock 'n' Roll: The Birth of Rock in the Wild Years Before Elvis (Tosches Nick)(Paperback)

Long before Elvis Presley entered Sam Phillips's Sun Records studio in 1954, rock 'n' roll was being performed and recorded by the likes of Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris, the Clovers, the Dominoes, the Midnighters, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Wanda Jackson, and Johnny Ace. More than just

Stranded in the Jungle: Jerry Nolan's Wild Ride: A Tale of Drugs, Fashion, the New York Dolls and Punk Rock (Weiss Curt)(Paperback)

Here is the story of an often overlooked, one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll musician and the historic times he lived in. In spite of numerous opportunities for success, he became a tragedy. Jerry Nolan came out of New York in the 1970s as part of two of the most influential and infamous bands of the

Little Book of the Rolling Stones: Wisdom and Wit from Rock 'n' Roll Legends (Croft Malcolm)(Pevná vazba)

A bite-sized collection of more than 170 quotes by and about the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band.'There's the sun, there's the moon, there's the air we breathe, and then there's the Rolling Stones.' --Keith Richards. Fans who endorse the legendary guitarist's sentiments will pore through every

Rock Critic Confidential (Morgan Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

ROCK CRITIC CONFIDENTIAL is the profusely illustrated anthology of rock 'n' roll writing and photography by veteran CREEM Magazine editor Jeffrey Morgan, who is also the authorized biographer of both Alice Cooper and Iggy Pop & The Stooges.This full colour hard cover coffee table size book draws

Christmas with Elvis: The Official Guide to the Holidays from the King of Rock 'n' Roll (Elder Robert K.)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrate Christmas with the King of Rock n' Roll For Elvis, Christmas at Graceland was a time for family and friends, a respite from the road and the recording studio. It was a time to sing gospel songs around the piano and give out extravagant gifts.In this spirit, Christmas with Elvis is

The Pikes Cocktail Book: Rock 'n' Roll Cocktails from One of the World's Most Iconic Hotels (Hindle Dawn)(Pevná vazba)

Recreate the most popular drinks to have been shaken, stirred, and swallowed at one of the world's most unique venues. George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones, Fatboy Slim, Irvine Welsh, Idris Elba, Daniel Radcliffe, Boy George, Kate Moss Kylie, LCD SoundSystem, and countless other celebrities

Child Bride: The Untold Story of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley (Finstad Suzanne)(Paperback)

The myth-shattering account of the most famous--and most taboo--marriage in rock-and-roll history'Fascinating . . . Finstad's research and her analysis of Priscilla's complex character make for a riveting read.'--New York Post The real story [of Elvis and Priscilla] is infinitely more powerful than

Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk (McNeil Legs)(Paperback)

Ranks up there with the great rock & roll books of all time. Time Out New York Lurid, insolent, disorderly, funny, sometimes gross, sometimes mean and occasionally touching . . . Resounds with authenticity. The New York Times No volume serves juicier dish on punk s New York birth . . . Tales of

Elvis Is King! (Winter Jonah)(Pevná vazba)

Elvis Presley--the King of Rock 'n' Roll, still beloved by millions of Americans--comes to vibrant, gyrating life in this extraordinary picture-book biography from an award-winning author and the winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. Here's the perfect book for anyone who wants to

Fried & Justified (Houghton Mick)(Paperback)

A Book of the Year, Uncut 'A wild rock 'n' roll fairground ride of the damned.' Observer *** A candid frontline account of an illustrious gonzo career as an independent music publicist during the post-punk heyday of the 80s and 90s, featuring an introduction by Bill Drummond and new cover

Charmed Rock 'n' Roll Life (Mesurier Robin Le)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating account of London's 'swinging sixties' and Robin's life in

The Doors: Every Album, Every Song (Thompson Tony)(Paperback)

The Doors remain one of the most original acts in the history of Rock and Roll. However, their actual music is sometimes overshadowed by the cult of Jim Morrison. Those with long memories will recall a point in the 80s when he went from lead singer of an old band to a signifier of cool known as

I Talk Too Much: My Autobiography (Rossi Francis)(Paperback)

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'THE ROCK 'N' ROLL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Essential for fans and great reading for anyone else' Classic RockBreak-ups, make-ups, groupies, band politics, court battles, the tragic death of Rick Parfitt . . . This is Francis Rossi as you have never seen

Treasures of Led Zeppelin (Welch Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Treasures of Led Zeppelin relives the greatest story of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll ever told--complete with 21 pieces of facsimile memorabilia!Sell-out tours in packed stadiums, records going platinum on pre-orders alone, three-hour long concerts night after night, women, booze, drugs . . . Led