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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...

'An utterly essential purchase 9/10' Classic Rock 'Hilarious, touching and essential 4/5' Classic Pop 'Fascinating, funny, colourful and completely riveting. Highly recommended' Gary Crowley 'Dry, laconic and hilarious. Much like you’d imagine the man himself.' John Niven 'Winningly wry, his...

Join rock-legend, former Shihad frontman and lead singer of The Adults Jon Toogood in this unflinching and no-holds-barred memoir. This is more than a rock story. Toogood looks back on a 37-year career that helped define New Zealand rock music, and the personal cost that came with it. From a...

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.

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.

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 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.

**Read by the author, and featuring a bonus Q&A with Hattie Collins** 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...

A memoir by the 2019 Wellcome Prize winner Will Eaves that looks at the creation of six piano pieces. 'A brief yet elegant excursion into the nature and execution of creativity' Clemency Burton-Hill, Financial Times 'A wonderfully sensitive and probing meditation on the writing of words and...

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houson, Freddy Mercury.

No matter what life left at my doorstep, there was always a song to help me, understand me, and pluck at my heartstrings—making me feel it was written just for me. I spent my life in search of family, haunted by the demons of my ancestors. My journey led me down many paths in pursuit of a melody understood. Some were rooted in nature’s symphonic glory and others so dark I lost my voice and identity. Yet each time a bird in hand, a sign of promise and hope, rescued me and gave me the courage to move on.

In this “darkly humorous” (Harper’s Bazaar) memoir-in-essays, actress and singer-songwriter Lola Kirke untangles an extraordinary upbringing in a family of eccentric, messy artists and explains how a big city girl went a little bit country. “Lola is a wise, witty, and unsparing writer...

Los diarios de la artista, letras de canciones inéditas, cartas y otras rarezas que nos acercan a las interioridades y la vida real de la gran artista. Mucho se ha hablado de Amy Winehouse desde su trágica muerte a los 27 años.

Walking Disaster is Deryck's story, but it is also the story of Sum 41. Deryck takes you backstage, into the recording booth, and through the highest highs and lowest lows of the band whose story is inextricably woven with his own. With his insightful, earnest, and genuine voice, Deryck gets real about fame, fortune, and the music industry. From winning at the MTV Video Music Awards, being nominated for a Grammy, his high-profile relationships and friendships, contending with paparazzi, and suffering from health issues that brought him to the brink, Deryck offers an unforgettable memoir.

The authorized biography of the quintessential ’80s pop band The Bangles, who scored massive hits with “Manic Monday,” Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Hazy Shade of Winter,” and more From their first meeting in 1981, the Bangles were ambitious, focused, and intentional; their hard-work and...