Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups books

William L. Dawson is recognized for his genre-defining choral spirituals and for his Negro Folk Symphony, a masterpiece...  Read More >>

When it was originally published in 1967, this study of J.S. Bach was the first important work on the composer in...  Read More >>

Every now and then, a band comes along that defies convention, refuses to be pigeon-holed, thumbs its nose at comfy...  Read More >>

You could consider Kate Bush's The Dreaming to be her finest moment, depending on whether you value the rejection...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1970 this collection of essays by a renowned international musicologist is both imaginative...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1963 and with a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin, this book begins with a study of the historical...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1967, in this book the author delves deeply into the fascinating field of Bach’s music and...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1924, and authored by a renowned pianist and musicologist, this book is a comprehensive...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1927, this illuminating study concerns three people, about two of whom much has already...  Read More >>

In this intimate and open account - nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you've ever read - Alex Van Halen shares...  Read More >>

This astounding visual history of the most famous pop band in the world,The Beatles: Featuring a Collection of Memorabilia...  Read More >>

 The Kinks burst onto the British music scene in 1964, propelled by the historic guitar riff of 'You Really Got...  Read More >>

The unflinching and unforgettable memoir of music and life from the much-loved Australian legend.  Read More >>

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Rush. In their own words, 'The World's Biggest Cult Band', started from humble beginnings: three suburban teenagers....  Read More >>

This long-overdue book charts the career of Sparks from 1969 - 1979. Every album and every song is examined, including...  Read More >>

A journey into the mystical and spiritual side of the famed Doors front man  Read More >>

Janey shares how she got her break in the music business, the highs and lows of being a backing singer and what...  Read More >>

'Some called him the seventh Python, but I prefer to think of him as the first Neil Innes' Michael Palin Few individuals...  Read More >>

Calling all Swifties! With Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet, channel your passion for the pop icon with more than...  Read More >>

The vivid stories behind 20 key songs of the 90s - 'Parklife' to 'Live Forever', 'Connection' to 'Alright' - AND...  Read More >>

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Drawn from NPR Music’s acclaimed, groundbreaking series Turning the Tables, the definitive book on the vital role...  Read More >>