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This program is read by the author. A legendary record producer and performer takes listeners on an alphabetical journey of insights into the music of the Beatles and individual reminiscences of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Peter Asher met the Beatles in the spring of 1963, the start of a...

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Salamishah Tillet explores Nina Simone’s life and the impact of her legacy. In Nina Simone and the World She Made, Salamishah Tillet traces Simone’s transformation from Eunice Waymon, child prodigy, to Nina Simone, musical icon and fearless Civil Rights activist...

She was The Voice, and then she was a tragedy. Or so the story goes. Since her death in 2012, the life of Whitney Houston has been shaped by the popular imagination into a simplistic tale of angelic rise and pitiable fall. But as Emily Lordi argues in this magisterial new biography, such an...

Graham Kendrick's life has always been immersed in music. As a songwriter and worship-leader for over five decades, Graham's songs travelled further than he ever imagined - across continents, across denominations, across generations. And behind each one lies a story. In Shine Jesus Shine...

A wild, rollicking, firsthand account of the good ole days of funk from Bootsy Collins, the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bass guitarist for James Brown, George Clinton, and Parliament-Funkadelic. Funky foreword courtesy of Snoop Dogg. He’s a bona fide funk legend, a rhinestone-clad style...

The long overdue autobiography from the renowned and much-loved Adam and the Ants songwriter and guitarist. In the mid 1970's, Marco Pirroni was a shy Kings Road punk kid. He played guitar with a nascent Siouxsie and the Banshees at their debut 100 Club gig in 1976. Future Sex Pistol Sid Vicious...

There is no such person as Jim Morrison. There is a leather-clad icon on a t-shirt, a drunken caricature in a biopic, and a poet buried in Paris under a slab of stone. But the man himself—James Douglas Morrison—has been missing for a long time. He has been swallowed by the Labyrinth.

Music gave her a life she never dared imagine. From a strict Dutch Calvinist upbringing on Chicago’s South Side to performing before audiences of millions, Grammy-winning vocalist Darlene Koldenhoven forged an extraordinary career through talent, determination, and an unwavering belief in possibility.

Ein Plädoyer gegen Schwarz-Weiß-Denken und für den Versuch eines Miteinanders, wenn die Gegensätze unüberwindbar scheinen. Keine einfachen Antworten, aber ein offenherziger und selbstkritischer Versuch, herauszufinden, was jetzt noch einen Unterschied machen könnte. Monchi will bleiben, wo sich schon so viele verabschiedet haben, will vor Ort etwas bewegen.

*An instant Sunday Times bestseller* A smart, funny, anarchic and gripping memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182. This is a story of what happens when an angst-ridden kid who grew up in the desert experiences his parents' bitter divorce...

Ni siquiera una enciclopedia completa tendría espacio suficiente para contener una historia como la de Michael Jackson. Cuando nos dejó, con tan solo cincuenta años, su bagaje vital era ya casi inabarcable. Y, aun así, ¿qué sabemos realmente de él? Su paso por este mundo dejó más...

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974), born and raised in Washington, DC, was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra. Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Ellington wrote or collaborated on more than one thousand compositions. Music critic Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer.

Dive deep into the life of Tupac Shakur—a cultural icon whose music and persona transcended the genre of hip-hop. 'The Chronicles Of TUPAC' is an insightful biography that chronicles the artistry, struggles, and triumphs of one of the most influential figures of our time. From his early beginnings in East Harlem to his rise as a global superstar, this audiobook uncovers the motivations and messages behind Tupac's powerful lyrics, shedding light on his role as a social commentator during tumultuous times.

In this rare and engaging interview, David Bowie shares his thoughts on music, creativity, film, fame, and the artistic journey that defined his career. Reflecting on albums such as Let's Dance, Low, and Diamond Dogs, Bowie discusses songwriting, live performance, acting, and the influence of his time in Berlin. Insightful, thoughtful, and often revealing, this conversation offers a unique look into the ideas and experiences behind one of the most innovative artists of the modern era.

In this candid interview, Carlos Santana reflects on his journey from learning guitar in Tijuana to finding his musical home in San Francisco. He discusses the influences that shaped his sound, the rise of Santana during the Fillmore era, the band's breakthrough at Woodstock, and the stories behind classics like Evil Ways, Jingo, and Soul Sacrifice. The conversation also explores creativity, band chemistry, and includes a 1982 radio segment introducing tracks from Shango.

Elliot Easton, legendary guitarist of The Cars, reflects on the band's remarkable journey from the Boston club scene to becoming one of rock's most influential groups. In this candid and insightful interview, he discusses the origins of The Cars, the recording of their landmark debut album, the creative contributions of each band member, and the unique blend of influences that shaped their signature sound. This conversation offers a fascinating look inside the music, creativity, and legacy of a band that helped define a generation.

From her late-80s beginnings, capturing our hearts as Charlene in Neighbours and singing 'I Should Be So Lucky' in a bubble bath, to her gold-plated hits like 'Spinning Around' and 'Padam Padam' soundtracking the euphoria of dancefloors the world over, there is only one Kylie Minogue. She has sold over eighty million records internationally, is the best-selling Australian pop star of all time and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, fashion and photography across her various shape-shifting eras.

A propulsive work that reclaims the "Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson as a major civil rights pioneer. If Americans remember Mahalia Jackson at all, they know her as the greatest gospel singer to ever live. New York Times bestselling author Timothy B. Tyson and acclaimed gospel singer Mary D...

The first volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies 'Elvis steps from the pages. You can feel him breathe' BOB DYLAN 'Wonderful' RODDY DOYLE Last Train to Memphis is arguably the first serious biography that refuses to dwell on the myth of Elvis. Aiming instead...

The second volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies 'Homeric in its play of beauty and folly, this is a monumental work' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Riveting ... A masterwork' WALL STREET JOURNAL The next chapter in the definitive biography of Elvis picks up where...