The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll (Port Ian S.)(Paperback)

The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll (Port Ian S.)(Paperback)

'A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history' (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar's amplified sound--Leo Fender and Les Paul--and their intense competition to convince

Sympathy for the Devil - The Birth of the Rolling Stones and the Death of Brian Jones (Trynka Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The story of the Rolling Stones is one of the epic rock 'n' roll yarns of our time. Their music defined today's cultural landscape and their history is a source of endless fascination for music fans around the world. This book aims to disentangle the threads of the Rolling Stones story and put

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

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

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

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

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

The Sound of the City: The Rise of Rock and Roll (Gillett Charlie)(Paperback)

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

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

Lou Reed: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations (Reed Lou)(Paperback)

A revealing collection of interviews with one of the greatest artists in the history of rock 'n' roll--as brilliant, punchy, and blustery as the man himself In this collection of powerful interviews given over thirty years--including his final interview--Lou Reed oscillates between losing

Lobotomy: Surviving the Ramones (Ramone Dee Dee)(Paperback)

Lobotomy is a lurid and unlikely temperance tract from the underbelly of rock 'n' roll. Taking readers on a wild rollercoaster ride from his crazy childhood in Berlin and Munich to his lonely methadone-soaked stay at a cheap hotel in Earl's Court and newfound peace on the straight and narrow, Dee

Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll (Presley Priscilla)(Mass Market Paperbound)

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that reveals the intimate story of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, told by the woman who lived it.THE INSPIRATION FOR THE UPCOMING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE PRISCILLA, DIRECTED BY SOFIA COPPOLA Decades after his death, millions of fans continue to worship

Gods, Gangsters and Honor: A Rock 'N' Roll Odyssey (Machat Steven)(Paperback)

From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, an insider's account of the deals and the dodges inside the music and entertainment business over the last 30 years As the son of the legendary showbiz lawyer Marty Machat, Steven Machat grew up among such names as Frank Sinatra, James Brown, Frankie Valli,

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

Testimony (Robertson Robbie)(Paperback / softback)

This is the story of a time and place - the moment when rock 'n' roll became life, when legends like Buddy Holly and Bo Diddley crisscrossed the circuit of clubs and roadhouses from Texas to Toronto, when the Beatles, Hendrix, the Stones and Warhol moved through the same streets and hotel

All that Glitters (Lowe Pearl)(Paperback / softback)

Drugs, misery and rock and roll... the totally candid story of how one woman's addiction to a glamorous life turned into a nightmare and how she brought herself back from the point of no

The Rock-N-Roll Singer's Survival Manual (Baxter Mark)(Paperback)

(Book). This book is perfect for the aspiring rock singer that needs improvement, but cannot or will not take lessons. It is a thorough, yet easy-to-understand presentation of the basic elements of singing, including vocal production, training, breathing, posture and diet. Written in a

History of Rock - For Big Fans and Little Punks (Nabais Rita)(Pevná vazba)

From the Rock 'n' Roll pioneers of the 1950s to the 21st century rockers, this is the first-ever complete and fully illustrated History of Rock music for

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

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

Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll (Bebergal Peter)(Paperback)

This epic cultural and historical odyssey unearths the full influence of occult traditions on rock and roll -- from the Beatles to Black Sabbath -- and shows how the marriage between mysticism and music changed our world. From the hoodoo-inspired sounds of Elvis Presley to the Eastern odysseys of

The Rise, the Fall, and the Rise (Smith Start Brix)(Paperback)

The unmissable memoir from the Fall guitarist and fashion expert.'A rock 'n' roll must-read' NMEThe Rise, The Fall, and The Rise is the extraordinary story, in her own words, of Brix Smith Start. Best known for her work in The Fall at the time when they were perhaps the most powerful and