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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Bordowitz Hank)(Paperback)

Rightly called the saddest story in rock 'n' roll history, this Creedence biography--newly updated with stories from band members, producers, business associates, close friends, and families--recounts the tragic and triumphant tale of one of America's most beloved bands. Hailed as the great

She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock and Roll (Gaar Gillian G.)(Paperback)

Gillian G. Gaar s critically acclaimed, breakthrough book, the first full history of women in rock and pop ever written, became an instant classic upon its publication in 1992. Arranged chronologically and told with impassioned detail, She s A Rebel charts a half century of women performers from

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

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

Good Times Roll: A Children's Picture Book (Ocasek Ric)(Pevná vazba)

Ric Ocasek's rock and roll classic, Good Times Roll--one of the Cars' hit songs--leaps off the page in this exhilarating picture book. Let the good times roll Let them knock you around Let the good times roll Let them make you a clown . . . Good Times Roll is a delightful picture book based on the

Final Revival of Opal & Nev (Walton Dawnie)(Pevná vazba)

A poignant fictional oral history of a rock 'n' roll duo who shot to fame in 1970s New York, and the secret that lies at the peak of their

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

Waiting for the Sun: A Rock & Roll History of Los Angeles (Hoskyns Barney)(Paperback)

(Book). A classic, finally back in print British rock historian Barney Hoskyns (Hotel California, Across the Great Divide: The Band in America) examines the long and twisted rock 'n' roll history of Los Angeles in its glamorous and debauched glory. The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, the Doors,

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

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

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

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

The Real Rock Book - Volume I: C Instruments (Hal Leonard Corp)(Paperback)

(Fake Book). This collection presents 200 classics from all genres of rock 'n' roll in the world-famous Real Book format: Against the Wind * Ain't No Sunshine * All Shook Up * American Woman * Another One Bites the Dust * Bad Case of Loving You * Bad Moon Rising * Band on the Run * Beast of Burden

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

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

Deep Blues: A Musical and Cultural History of the Mississippi Delta (Palmer Robert)(Paperback)

Blues is the cornerstone of American popular music, the bedrock of rock and roll. In this extraordinary musical and social history, Robert Palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its rural beginnings, to the steamy bars of Chicago's South Side, to international popularity, recognition, and

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