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A revised and expanded version of Popoff's previous Dublin To Jailbreak, based on the author's interviews with Eric Bell, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Gary Moore, Brian Robertson, Terry O'Neill and Ted Carroll; Nick Tauber and Ron Nevison; Nigel Grange, Frank Murray and Jim Fitzpatrick. Revealing Phil Lynott in all his dastardly guises.
Steve's candid tales about Genesis, and his personal relationships with the other four band members. A great insight into this major rock band. He also regales stories of his career since leaving Genesis and the many different journeys that it has taken him on. His flair for the creative, and a great deal of levity make this a riveting read.
As one of the world's leading tennis coaches responsible for transforming the career of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou's hugely motivational and inspirational story is a great example of trial over adversity.
Nazareth's whole career documented by Martin Popoff and crammed full of live and off-stage shots and memorabilia that portray the band's journey through the decades. This is an updated version of Loud 'n' Proud: Fifty Years of Nazareth.
This book encapsulates the excitement of the ultimate Quo line-up in all its glory and will help bring back some of the excitement and memories that every Quo fan who witnessed the classic band will have. This is a beautiful memento of moments in Quo history that sadly are now truly over and done.
Embracing synth pop, an album with a darker edge to it. Commercially, a bold move but with memorable melodies & catchy rhythms, it paid off. All whilst making reference to psychologist Arthur Janov. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Tears For Fears' legacy today.
Popoff's detailed timeline takes us through more than fifty years of massive rock history from this much-loved band. This differs from previous Uriah Heep books through the inclusion of so many previously unpublished photos, along with rare memorabilia and artefacts that makes this an indispensable addition to the vast Uriah Heep catalogue.
Crammed full of live and off stage shots of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer from their days with The Nice, King Crimson, Arthur Brown's Crazy World and Atomic Rooster, through the ELP years, as well as documenting their solo work and other outside projects. Topped and tailed with 15,000 words by musicologist and author Laura Shenton.
From the Dio years, through the criminally under-rated Down to Earth album, the Joe Lynn Turner era, and a somewhat forgotten album with Doogie White - all examined here, track by track, tale by trick. Brought bang up to date with the Ronnie Romero era live shows and new songs, following Blackmore's decision to rejuvenate Rainbow in 2016.
The most intensive analysis of Sabbath's first 8 albums ever attempted. Also touches upon torrid troubles with money, management, drugs tour tales, album cover stories & production tips 'n' tricks. All told, it's everything needed to send the reader back to the catalogue, headphones on, for a second listen of this landmark run of records.
Archive photos with rare memorabilia & narrative by Nettie Baker. Includes images of Jack, Ginger & Eric before the formation of Cream and a snapshot of life after Cream, the brief 1993 reunion and the full 2005 reunion in London & New York. Foreword by Tony Palmer. Includes a set of 4 prints: One of the band & one each of Baker, Clapton and Bruce.
Popoff blasts through all of the big events from `81 to `84, in this action-packed book that serves as concluding volume to Wheels of Steel: The Explosive Early Years of the NWOBHM. Packed with historical images and substantive text. The two together serve as a grand and exhaustive study of this momentous metal movement.
This beautifully presented book is a celebration of Black Sabbath in all its glory, spanning the decade from the release of the debut album in 1970 to Never Say Die! in 1978, containing many previously unpublished shots of the band in the USA and Europe.
A tale of opportunities missed, of a band ahead of the curve & from which both its classic era lead singers Guy Speranza & Rhett Forrester are now dead. As is Mark Reale, a quiet man who wanted to just play his heavy metal. A New York institution that is perhaps the shining example of the term, "honorary New Wave of British Heavy Metal" band.
With a large collection of photos by Alan Perry and memorabilia from the gigs plus narrative from Iron Maiden biographer Neil Daniels, this book is a wonderful celebration of Maiden's unforgettable appearances at the Reading Festivals of 1980, 1982 and 2005.
A detailed, chronological look at the Beach Boys recorded work from the '62 debut Surfin' Safari through to 2012's That's Why God Made the Radio, including B-sides and outtakes. Whether you are just starting out on your discovery of The Beach Boys or a longstanding fan, this detailed tome provides great insight into this most enduring band.
This is first & foremost the story of the Montrose & Gamma records. But there's a darker turn with Ronnie's shocking suicide, before looking at his legacy by those who knew him best. It's a rough ride but there are enough lessons on creativity to satisfy those readers centred around the type of six-string mayhem cooked up by the hero of our story.
Amongst Popoff's analysis of the catalogue is lots of tour talk, revealing nightmares surrounding the band's business based around interviews with the key members. The journey takes us through the period where Paul Chapman takes over from Michael Schenker and concludes with 1995's Walk On Water that sees the classic line-up reunited with Schenker.
Timeline of milestones to the day, looks at the band's influences, tours, recording sessions, charts, singles, break-ups, personal stuff, trivia, mixed with lots of quotes, turning the book into a smorgasbord of facts including Rainbow, Whitesnake, Gillan, Paice Ashton Lord, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Outlaws and all the other associations.
The first book ever on this classic British rock band UFO takes you through the Schenker era in great detail; album-by-album, song by song along with touring anecdotes and of course, tales revolving around the wild and excessive behaviour that was very much a part of the band.
Fans from around the world share their memories celebrating what has made a-ha so popular for three decades. With other contributions from musical collaborators and journalists who have interviewed the band, this is a thorough study into the career of the three Norwegians, lavishly illustrated throughout with snapshots and personal band photos.
Formed from the ashes of the Crazy World Of Arthur Brown band, in a sense this could almost be two books in one, the Atomic Rooster story and the Vincent Crane story. But combined, The Hard Road is the classic tale of talented musicians who, through luck, chance and fate, both good and bad, have ultimately come up short.
Documents the progressive rock pioneer's first twelve years from the release of their eponymous debut album through to 1980's Drama. Popoff takes you on a journey from the early days to the hugely successful seventies; to the union with The Buggles - a world apart from the seventies but continuing to delight their legion of fans.
The first book that exclusively chronicles all the solo albums from Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. All albums are explored with a song-by-song analysis of each album with Taylor ranking each album as he explores them in-depth.
Covering his work with Dixie Dregs, Kansas and nearly three decades with Deep Purple, Steve Morse's music has touched on European classical traditions, as well as blues, jazz, country and rock 'n' roll... genres that are unashamedly American. Virtuoso... and aviator. This is the story of the life and music of Steve Morse.
P!nk's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Discover the career of Alecia Moore that has captivated millions around the world. This biography chronicles her meteoric rise to fame, from her early struggles to her fearless live performances. A celebration of P!nk's remarkable career and her lasting impact on the music industry.
Kate Bush has been an innovator throughout her career. Her music has always been ethereal and her endearing image has often been regarded as one of mystique. The creativity and the conviction with which she has made her music continue to be an inspiration. This visual biography is packed with photos- many of which haven't been published before.
Born to Play Loud is the first biography of Irish guitarist Vivian Campbell. Campbell's full career is chronicled, from his first semi-professional band, Sweet Savage, through to Dio, Whitesnake and of course Def Leppard. Campbell's work with Shadow King, Riverdogs and Last In Line is also covered.
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