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Acid for the Children

A Memoir

par Flea ...

**This New York Times bestselling memoir is a raw and riveting portrait of a youth spent wild in Los Angeles, from the iconic bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers."Virtuostic vulnerability." —The Atlantic**In Acid for the Children, Flea takes readers on a deeply personal and revealing tour of his formative years, spanning from Australia to the New York City suburbs to, finally, Los Angeles. ... En savoir plus

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**This New York Times bestselling memoir is a raw and riveting portrait of a youth spent wild in Los Angeles, from the iconic bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers."Virtuostic vulnerability." —The Atlantic**In Acid for the Children, Flea takes readers on a deeply personal and revealing tour of his formative years, spanning from Australia to the New York City suburbs to, finally, Los Angeles.
... En savoir plus
Total F*cking Godhead

The Biography of Chris Cornell

par Corbin Reiff ...

“Total F*cking Godhead brings Chris Cornell, the voice of a generation, alive on the page. Impressively researched and compulsively readable, Godhead pulls no punches in recounting Cornell’s remarkable life and prolific career. It’s an inspired chronicle of an impassioned soul. Read it!” —Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen RisingWith input from those who knew and worked with him—together with his ... En savoir plus

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“Total F*cking Godhead brings Chris Cornell, the voice of a generation, alive on the page. Impressively researched and compulsively readable, Godhead pulls no punches in recounting Cornell’s remarkable life and prolific career. It’s an inspired chronicle of an impassioned soul. Read it!” —Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen RisingWith input from those who knew and worked with him—together with his
... En savoir plus
Tonight in Jungleland

The Making of Born to Run

par Peter Ames Carlin ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s ground-breaking album, Born to Run, one of the most iconic records in rock history • “A lovely book about the making of Born to Run. It goes into great detail and great depth about what the record is, what it means, what it meant to us… The book means a lot to me.”—Bruce Springsteen ... En savoir plus

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s ground-breaking album, Born to Run, one of the most iconic records in rock history • “A lovely book about the making of Born to Run. It goes into great detail and great depth about what the record is, what it means, what it meant to us… The book means a lot to me.”—Bruce Springsteen
... En savoir plus
Freddie Mercury

The biography

par Laura Jackson ...

**THE DEFINITIVE, UP-TO-DATE BIOGRAPHY OF FREDDIE MERCURY**'An outstanding biography. . .a fitting testament to the creative genius' -- Daily Mail'Touches all manner of intriguing rock 'n' roll debauchery. . .fascinating reading' -- Time OutThis fascinating biography of Freddie Mercury has received outstanding acclaim from Queen and rock fans worldwide -- now revised and updated to coincide with ... En savoir plus

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**THE DEFINITIVE, UP-TO-DATE BIOGRAPHY OF FREDDIE MERCURY**'An outstanding biography. . .a fitting testament to the creative genius' -- Daily Mail'Touches all manner of intriguing rock 'n' roll debauchery. . .fascinating reading' -- Time OutThis fascinating biography of Freddie Mercury has received outstanding acclaim from Queen and rock fans worldwide -- now revised and updated to coincide with
... En savoir plus
Before They Make Me Run: Keith Richards and the Bust That Saved The Rolling Stones

par Jason Schneider ...

In the mid-1970s, after a decade as the undisputed "greatest rock and roll band in the world," The Rolling Stones were forced to confront not only the cold reality of the new punk rock era, but how guitarist Keith Richards' mounting personal problems were threatening the band's very existence.Keith's glorified image as rock's ultimate outlaw, as a counterpoint to singer Mick Jagger's image as rock ... En savoir plus

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In the mid-1970s, after a decade as the undisputed "greatest rock and roll band in the world," The Rolling Stones were forced to confront not only the cold reality of the new punk rock era, but how guitarist Keith Richards' mounting personal problems were threatening the band's very existence.Keith's glorified image as rock's ultimate outlaw, as a counterpoint to singer Mick Jagger's image as rock
... En savoir plus
The Cars

Let the Stories Be Told

par Bill Janovitz ...

New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz delivers "the definitive story of The Cars" (Rolling Stone), one of the most popular, beloved, and influential bands to emerge from New Wave—with a foreword by Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes.The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a ... En savoir plus

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New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz delivers "the definitive story of The Cars" (Rolling Stone), one of the most popular, beloved, and influential bands to emerge from New Wave—with a foreword by Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes.The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a
... En savoir plus
Fleetwood Mac on Fleetwood Mac

Interviews and Encounters

par Sean Egan ...

Collections Livre 10 - Musicians in Their Own Words
An intimate look into the heart and soul of one of rock's most enduring bands.Fleetwood Mac on Fleetwood Mac chronicles the band's formation, meteoric rise, and tumultuous relationships through candid interviews and encounters. From the early blues days to the Rumours era and beyond, this collection offers a unique perspective on the band's creative process and personal struggles.Featuring ... En savoir plus

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An intimate look into the heart and soul of one of rock's most enduring bands.Fleetwood Mac on Fleetwood Mac chronicles the band's formation, meteoric rise, and tumultuous relationships through candid interviews and encounters. From the early blues days to the Rumours era and beyond, this collection offers a unique perspective on the band's creative process and personal struggles.Featuring
... En savoir plus
A Screaming Life

Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond

par Kim Thayil, Adem Tepedelen ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe memoir by co-founding member of Soundgarden and lead guitarist Kim Thayil about one of the 1990s’ signature rock bandsFrom Soundgarden’s humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their revered status today as rock icons, the band’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In A Screaming Life, founding member and guitar god Kim ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe memoir by co-founding member of Soundgarden and lead guitarist Kim Thayil about one of the 1990s’ signature rock bandsFrom Soundgarden’s humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their revered status today as rock icons, the band’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In A Screaming Life, founding member and guitar god Kim
... En savoir plus
Exit Music: The Radiohead Story

par Mac Randall ...

Radiohead may be one of the world's most famous bands, but the five members give away little about themselves. Outsiders with attitudes, they are still more likely to tidy their hotel room than trash it, and few journalists have been able to get close to Thom Yorke, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, Phil Selway and Jonny Greenwood... until now.Author, Mac Randall, was one of only two American ... En savoir plus

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Radiohead may be one of the world's most famous bands, but the five members give away little about themselves. Outsiders with attitudes, they are still more likely to tidy their hotel room than trash it, and few journalists have been able to get close to Thom Yorke, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, Phil Selway and Jonny Greenwood... until now.Author, Mac Randall, was one of only two American
... En savoir plus
Elvis: My Best Man

Radio Days, Rock 'n' Roll Nights, and My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley

par George Klein, Chuck Crisafulli ...

The touching story of thirty years of friendship between George Klein and the King that “offers an insider’s view of Presley the man as opposed to Presley the singer, actor, and icon” (Associated Press).“You capture the essence of Elvis not only in dialogue, but also in giving the reader a sense of his personality, humor, and his spirit of play.”—Priscilla PresleyWhen George Klein was an eighth ... En savoir plus

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The touching story of thirty years of friendship between George Klein and the King that “offers an insider’s view of Presley the man as opposed to Presley the singer, actor, and icon” (Associated Press).“You capture the essence of Elvis not only in dialogue, but also in giving the reader a sense of his personality, humor, and his spirit of play.”—Priscilla PresleyWhen George Klein was an eighth
... En savoir plus
Even the Good Girls Will Cry

A '90s Rock Memoir

par Melissa Auf der Maur ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA remarkably open-hearted, clear-eyed memoir of the '90s Alternative era by the bassist of Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.**Even the Good Girls Will Cry begins with Melissa Auf der Maur’s bohemian upbringing in Montreal, where her early, deep connection to art and music gave her entry to the colorful and thriving local creative scene. Working as a ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA remarkably open-hearted, clear-eyed memoir of the '90s Alternative era by the bassist of Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.**Even the Good Girls Will Cry begins with Melissa Auf der Maur’s bohemian upbringing in Montreal, where her early, deep connection to art and music gave her entry to the colorful and thriving local creative scene. Working as a
... En savoir plus
Rick Rubin

In the Studio

par Jake Brown ...

There is no greater enigma than Rick Rubin working in record production today. As mysterious personally as the Buddhist religion he practices, Rubin has made one thing crystal clear: the records he produces are sonically and stylistically beyond reproach. MTV has called Rubin “the most important producer of the last 20 years,” while Rolling Stone ventured even further, deeming Rubin the most ... En savoir plus

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There is no greater enigma than Rick Rubin working in record production today. As mysterious personally as the Buddhist religion he practices, Rubin has made one thing crystal clear: the records he produces are sonically and stylistically beyond reproach. MTV has called Rubin “the most important producer of the last 20 years,” while Rolling Stone ventured even further, deeming Rubin the most
... En savoir plus
Buddy Holly

A Biography

par Ellis Amburn ...

The definitive biography on Buddy Holly.Ellis Amburn presents the most comprehensive biography ever written about the legendary figure Buddy Holly, a young man who transformed the course of American music with his shocking blend of country, western, and rhythm 'n' blues.Having devoted the last five years of his life to this work—crisscrossing the rural paths of the United States from Texas to Iowa ... En savoir plus

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The definitive biography on Buddy Holly.Ellis Amburn presents the most comprehensive biography ever written about the legendary figure Buddy Holly, a young man who transformed the course of American music with his shocking blend of country, western, and rhythm 'n' blues.Having devoted the last five years of his life to this work—crisscrossing the rural paths of the United States from Texas to Iowa
... En savoir plus
Heartbreaker

A Memoir

par Mike Campbell ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERA fast-paced, tender-hearted rock ’n’ roll memoir for the ages, Mike Campbell’s Heartbreaker is part rags-to-riches story and part raucous, seat-of-the-pants adventure, recounting Campbell’s life and times as lead guitarist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers."An exhilarating account ... an exemplary music memoir." —Publishers Weekly (starred ... En savoir plus

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERA fast-paced, tender-hearted rock ’n’ roll memoir for the ages, Mike Campbell’s Heartbreaker is part rags-to-riches story and part raucous, seat-of-the-pants adventure, recounting Campbell’s life and times as lead guitarist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers."An exhilarating account ... an exemplary music memoir." —Publishers Weekly (starred
... En savoir plus
Aretha Franklin

The Queen of Soul

par Mark Bego ...

A frank examination of Aretha Franklin, Mark Bego's definitive biography traces her career accomplishments from her beginnings as a twelve-year-old member of a church choir in the early 1950s, to recording her first album at the age of fourteen and signing a major recording contract at eighteen, right up through untimely passing in 2018. Originally positioned to become a gospel star in her father ... En savoir plus

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A frank examination of Aretha Franklin, Mark Bego's definitive biography traces her career accomplishments from her beginnings as a twelve-year-old member of a church choir in the early 1950s, to recording her first album at the age of fourteen and signing a major recording contract at eighteen, right up through untimely passing in 2018. Originally positioned to become a gospel star in her father
... En savoir plus
Like Punk Never Happened

New expanded edition

par Dave Rimmer ...

Here in an expanded edition featuring a new introduction by Neil Tennant, a new afterword by the author and bonus chapter on Duran Duran Like Punk Never Happened is a story of money, sex, stardom, screaming fans and forgotten ideals.In the 1980s a new breed of British pop stars set about conquering the world. Alongside Boy George and Culture Club groups such as Duran Duran, Wham! And Frankie Goes ... En savoir plus

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Here in an expanded edition featuring a new introduction by Neil Tennant, a new afterword by the author and bonus chapter on Duran Duran Like Punk Never Happened is a story of money, sex, stardom, screaming fans and forgotten ideals.In the 1980s a new breed of British pop stars set about conquering the world. Alongside Boy George and Culture Club groups such as Duran Duran, Wham! And Frankie Goes
... En savoir plus
The Dead Straight Guide to Velvet Underground & Lou Reed

par Peter Hogan ...

The Velvet Underground were one of the most influential bands in rock sowing the seeds for punk, grunge and thousands of countercultural four-chord wonders. Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Moe Tucker mixed arty experimentation with primal rock'n'roll. Joined by the ice queen singer Nico and infamously managed by Andy Warhol, the Velvets brought the hip decadence of Sixties New York to ... En savoir plus

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The Velvet Underground were one of the most influential bands in rock sowing the seeds for punk, grunge and thousands of countercultural four-chord wonders. Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Moe Tucker mixed arty experimentation with primal rock'n'roll. Joined by the ice queen singer Nico and infamously managed by Andy Warhol, the Velvets brought the hip decadence of Sixties New York to
... En savoir plus
A Man Called Destruction

The Life and Music of Alex Chilton, From Box Tops to Big Star to Backdoor Man

par Holly George-Warren ...

The first biography of the artist who “essentially invented indie and alternative rock” (Spin)A brilliant and influential songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, the charismatic Alex Chilton was more than a rock star—he was a true cult icon. Awardwinning music writer Holly George-Warren’s A Man Called Destruction is the first biography of this enigmatic artist, who died in 2010. Covering Chilton’s ... En savoir plus

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The first biography of the artist who “essentially invented indie and alternative rock” (Spin)A brilliant and influential songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, the charismatic Alex Chilton was more than a rock star—he was a true cult icon. Awardwinning music writer Holly George-Warren’s A Man Called Destruction is the first biography of this enigmatic artist, who died in 2010. Covering Chilton’s
... En savoir plus
Rocking the Classics : English Progressive Rock and the Counterculture

English Progressive Rock and the Counterculture

par Edward Macan ...

Few styles of popular music have generated as much controversy as progressive rock a musical genre best remembered today for its gargantuan stage shows its fascination with epic subject matter drawn from science fiction mythology and fantasy literature and above all for its attempts to combine classical music's sense of space and monumental scope with rock's raw power and energy. Its dazzling ... En savoir plus

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Few styles of popular music have generated as much controversy as progressive rock a musical genre best remembered today for its gargantuan stage shows its fascination with epic subject matter drawn from science fiction mythology and fantasy literature and above all for its attempts to combine classical music's sense of space and monumental scope with rock's raw power and energy. Its dazzling
... En savoir plus
Ten Telecaster Tales

Liner Notes for a Guitar and Its Music

par Rik Emmett ...

“Eloquent, erudite, entertaining, and enlightening, this is a thoughtful meditation on art, creativity, and the human species.” — Terry Fallis, two-time winner of the Leacock Medal for Humour.Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the “concept album.” This book about guitar music is arguably the most comprehensive attempt at liner notes in the history of electric instrumental fingerstyle guitar ... En savoir plus

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“Eloquent, erudite, entertaining, and enlightening, this is a thoughtful meditation on art, creativity, and the human species.” — Terry Fallis, two-time winner of the Leacock Medal for Humour.Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the “concept album.” This book about guitar music is arguably the most comprehensive attempt at liner notes in the history of electric instrumental fingerstyle guitar
... En savoir plus
Yes - The Tormato Story

par Kevin Mulryne, Oliver Wakeman ...

The music of Yes indelibly shaped the original sound of progressive rock. But the true tale of this landmark band goes well beyond headline-making albums like Fragile and Close to the Edge. In this book, Kevin Mulryne tells the absorbing story of the final Yes album of the 1970s, Tormato, uncovering myriad fascinating twists and turns for the first time.“Tormato was my introduction to the music of ... En savoir plus

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The music of Yes indelibly shaped the original sound of progressive rock. But the true tale of this landmark band goes well beyond headline-making albums like Fragile and Close to the Edge. In this book, Kevin Mulryne tells the absorbing story of the final Yes album of the 1970s, Tormato, uncovering myriad fascinating twists and turns for the first time.“Tormato was my introduction to the music of
... En savoir plus
Don’t Call It Hair Metal

Art in the Excess of ’80s Rock

par Sean Kelly ...

A love letter to the hard-rocking, but often snubbed, music of the era of excess: the 1980sThere may be no more joyous iteration in all of music than 1980s hard rock. It was an era where the musical and cultural ideals of rebellion and freedom of the great rock ’n’ roll of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s were taken to dizzying heights of neon excess. Attention to songcraft, showmanship, and musical ... En savoir plus

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A love letter to the hard-rocking, but often snubbed, music of the era of excess: the 1980sThere may be no more joyous iteration in all of music than 1980s hard rock. It was an era where the musical and cultural ideals of rebellion and freedom of the great rock ’n’ roll of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s were taken to dizzying heights of neon excess. Attention to songcraft, showmanship, and musical
... En savoir plus
Captain Fantastic

Elton John's Stellar Trip Through the '70s

par Tom Doyle ...

The true story of Elton John’s meteoric rise from obscurity to worldwide celebrity in the weird, wild 1970s, based on rare one-on-one interviews with the Rocket Man himself—now the subject of a major motion picture.In August 1970, Elton John achieved overnight fame with a rousing performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. Over the next five years, the artist formerly known as Reginald Dwight ... En savoir plus

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The true story of Elton John’s meteoric rise from obscurity to worldwide celebrity in the weird, wild 1970s, based on rare one-on-one interviews with the Rocket Man himself—now the subject of a major motion picture.In August 1970, Elton John achieved overnight fame with a rousing performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. Over the next five years, the artist formerly known as Reginald Dwight
... En savoir plus
Fahrenheit-182

A Memoir

par Mark Hoppus, Dan Ozzi ...

***The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!***A smart, funny, and refreshing memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182.This is the story of an angst-filled kid from the desert, navigating the chaos of his parents' bitter divorce and searching for his place in the world. Each move across the country was a chance to reinvent himself, switching ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

***The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!***A smart, funny, and refreshing memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182.This is the story of an angst-filled kid from the desert, navigating the chaos of his parents' bitter divorce and searching for his place in the world. Each move across the country was a chance to reinvent himself, switching
... En savoir plus

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