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The legendary frontman of Judas Priest, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, celebrates five decades of heavy metal in this tell-all memoir. Most priests hear confessions. This one is making his. Rob Halford, front man of global iconic metal band Judas Priest, is a true...

The story of African-American jazz musician Westray’s life journey – striving for knowledge, opportunity, acceptance and understanding.

Malka Marom will tell you that art saved her life. As a child, she craved stories and songs more than sustenance, and it's no surprise, perhaps, that they ended up being the central thread of her unusual, often amazing life. In the '60s, with her singing partner, Joso Spralja, another immigrant to Canada, Malka formed a singing duo that made world music a domestic hit, and though they rarely sang in English, they eventually had one of the bestselling records of the era and a CBC TV show after Hockey Night in Canada.

Once A King, Now A Prince tells the story of a severely abused child, whose father convinced him of being evil, to the point of looking in mirrors and, upon seeing his extra-long incisors, thought he looked like a devil. His self-image, to survive this, with what little tools any small child has, was that at least he was "the king of the devils", hence the title "Once A King."

The award-winning, legendary producer, global hype-master, and King of Crunk, Lil Jon, on the story of his life and his transformation into the high-volume showman behind a musical evolution. For decades, the Grammy-winning artist Lil Jon has captivated audiences with the high-energy...

"Randy Jackson (The Jacksons) and The Neighborhood Kidz," tells the true story of how a young and unpolished R&B group called "The Neighborhood Kidz," was sought after by Randy Jackson after a talent fest back in 1989.

Immerse yourself in Stevie Nicks's incredible life to learn invaluable pearls of wisdom from this portrait of one of today’s most resilient music icons. "Just dance. This will pass. Love will find a way. It always does." Written by music journalist Rachel Brodsky and illustrated with gorgeous...

For most of the early 1960s, Dusty Springfield was the most popular and best-selling female recording artist in Britain, becoming the first bonafide British star to follow the Beatles. But behind all of this, Dusty was struggling with severe mental illness, erratic public behavior, violent mood swings, multiple personalities, drug addiction, and the terror of being exposed as a lesbian. However, even in her darkest moments, Dusty's star shined bright, remaining a force of charisma and humor.

FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE NEW INTERVIEW WITH SIR PAUL McCARTNEY 'An astonishing amount of research' NEW YORK TIMES 'An easy and addictive read' MOJO ★★★★★ THE TELEGRAPH 'Meticulously [and] lovingly told in this delightful history' JANN WENNER Persuasive, captivating and bursting with...

Embrace over fifty years of Earth, Wind & Fire through percussionist and vocalist Ralph Johnson’s profound memoir. Ralph has seen it all and, for the first time, shares the inside story of their rise to fame through uplifting music, the challenges of the music industry, and the iconic mega band’s mission to ascend themselves and listeners to greater heights. Rhythm & Fire is a roadmap of music, resilience, and reflection as Ralph Johnson digs deep to tell the motivational story of Earth, Wind & Fire, from humble roots to worldwide fame and success.

Getting clean was just the beginning... DJ Fat Tony has lived a thousand lives: celebrated nightlife icon, survivor of decades-long addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex, and a LGBTQ activist who navigated trauma, abuse, and the AIDS epidemic. In Recover Me, Tony charts his journey from the hard...

'A true original, a genuine maverick' ROBERT SMITH (The Cure) 'A dirty little page-turner from England's greatest music video director' MATT JOHNSON (The The) 'Tim is a strange person' IGGY POP 'The absolute dog's bollocks in the world of pop video. He is the OG, the Don, he literally wrote the...

Udo Lindenberg wird achtzig. In „Udo Fröhliche" durchmisst Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre acht Jahrzehnte Udo-Universum und buchstabiert das Lindenberg-Alphabet von Alkohol über Cello und Fernweh, Rollschuhe, Hotel und Hut bis zur Zigarre. Biografische Kurzgeschichten über einen Mann, der die Bundesrepublik und ihre Sprache verändert hat – durch seine Musik, vor allem aber durch sein gnadenlos unprätentiöses Menschsein. Aus großer Nähe, kundig, witzig und scharfsinnig erzählt. Lindenbergs Leben ist eine sagenhafte Heldenreise.

'Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie.' – Debbie Harry For anyone who loves music this is a backstage pass to a life lived fully as one of rock's greatest heroes. In The Other Side of the Dream, Clem Burke reflects on his extraordinary journey from the gritty streets of...

Puccinis Musik berührt die Herzen von Millionen. Doch wie gut kennen wir den Menschen, sein Werk und seine Zeit wirklich? Wie war sein Leben? Was prägte sein Genie? Diese neue Hörbiografie von BR-KLASSIK–lebendig und fesselnd erzählt von Udo Wachtveitl und untermalt von opulenter Musik–liefert die Antworten.

Alter the Cause is not a band biography. It is a witness. Written by Scott Anthony Stevens, this audiobook documents the true story behind the music, faith under pressure, conviction without shortcuts, and the cost of choosing integrity when momentum would have been easier.

Creed Taylor was one of the most successful jazz producers of all time—and one of the most controversial. His career spanned five decades, in which he produced albums with legends such as John Coltrane, Ray Charles, George Benson, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus, Stan Getz, and Nina Simone. In 1960, he famously founded Impulse! Records and signed John Coltrane, and in later years he produced at Verve Records—where he introduced the US to Bossa Nova, producing "The Girl from Ipanema"—and ultimately founded Creed Taylor Incorporated, which defined the sound of jazz during the 1970s.

This unforgettable and in-depth exploration of The Beach Boys’ incredible output during their early to peak years, from 1961 to 1967, interweaves recollections by group members, family, friends, and musical colleagues. David Beard compiles a wide range of fascinating and eye-opening conversations and original interviews with the group and integral figures in the band’s history, including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, Jan Berry, Dean Torrence, Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford, Ginger Blake, and many others.

Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury has been a major figure in grindcore for more than four decades, and his story is closely tied to the history of that scene. Life?… And Napalm Death takes the listener on a front seat, white-knuckle ride through the sights, sounds, places, and people who’ve been central to the music and the life. Told in his own, inimitable style, this is not just the life story of Shane, but also a history of Napalm Death and their part in the development of grindcore from the beginning to the present.

Cornel Bonca dives deeply into his music, his long fifty-year career, and activism—including environmentalism—within the context of American life, revealing a figure still fueled by certain American ideals like justice, freedom, and equality for all. Browne grew up in Southern California in the early 1960s, greatly influenced by his mother's progressive politics, the music of Bob Dylan and the speeches of Martin Luther King.