Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups books

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver?...  Read More >>

Drawn from news accounts, archival material, interviews, and remembrances, to which the author had unique access,...  Read More >>

""A limited printing, hardcover 40th anniversary edition that includes a wealth of exclusive new material""--  Read More >>

When did Russia become ‘modern?’ Historians of Russia - including even many Russian historians - have long tried...  Read More >>

Provides the definitive biography of one of the most influential musicians of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and early ‘70s. Timothy...  Read More >>

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The extraordinary life of one of the world’s greatest music and literary icons, in the words of those who knew him...  Read More >>

Fully illustrated with photographs of Harry Styles, this book charts the evolution of Styles's career.  Read More >>

Pairing history's 100 greatest rock stars with recipes for their iconic drink of choice, How to Drink Like a Rock...  Read More >>

Second edition features an interview with Mike Marshall! This book explores the world of folk musicians of a certain...  Read More >>

Hound Dog Taylor made guitars howl and hips shake. A founding father of lo-fi blues rock—that gritty, stripped-down...  Read More >>

The hidden meanings of the Beatles’ most esoteric lyrics and sounds are revealed by a rare insider who spent two...  Read More >>

Sixteen Tons is the story of Country Music Hall of Fame member Merle Travis, a brilliant, multi-talented, and deeply...  Read More >>

This new edition extends the composer's biography from 2000 to 2017, considers his influence on other composers,...  Read More >>

Today, the names Bach and Mozart are mostly associated with Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. But...  Read More >>

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Whitney Houston was certified as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records and sold over...  Read More >>

Grips from the first page. An emotive thriller which I couldn't put down.' Carys Jones, author of We Are All Liars...  Read More >>

Gideon Klein was one of the most gifted musicians of his generation. This book traces his short life through his...  Read More >>

""Guides readers through an overview of death metal, broken down to explore its foundations, tropes and myriad microgenres...  Read More >>

This richly illustrated oral history account of The Jam's rollercoaster final year, led principally by the voice...  Read More >>

In this funny and poignant memoir and cultural history, the television personality, columnist, and author of Drag...  Read More >>

Over the past decade, Chris Wade has written extensively about Bob Dylan's music. This book brings together all...  Read More >>

How Nashville Became Music City, U.S.A. was first published in 2006 and quickly became the go-to reference for those...  Read More >>

This is a paperback edition of Eric Fenby's famous book which has not been available in authorised form for some...  Read More >>