Ian F. Svenonius's experience as an iconic underground rock musician--playing in such highly influential and revolutionary outfits as the Make-Up and the Nation of Ulysses--gives him special insight on techniques for not only starting...
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- Author:Svenonius, Ian F.Summary:
- Author:RakimSummary:
The musician and Hip Hop legend-hailed as "the greatest MC of all time" and compared to Thelonious Monk-reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity...
- Author:Manilow, BarrySummary:
Filled with anecdotes about his tours and the behind-the-scenes realities of the music business, this autobiography reveals the musician's personal life and musical career, from his Brooklyn youth through his performance at Radio City...
- Author:Daly, JackieSummary:
When Tammy Wynette arrived in Nashville in 1965 she had two things going for her: raw talent and gritty determination. They paid off. Tammy skyrocketed to the top of the music charts, moving from poverty and obscurity to fame and...
- Author:Coan, Peter M.Summary:
The definitive biography of musician Harry Chapin, a modern-day Woody Guthrie, selfless humanist, and poet laureate to cabdrivers, housewives, and commonfolk alike, written by a longtime friend and confidant. Chapin is known for his...
- Author:Spencer, LivSummary:
With albums and singles that head straight to the top of the pop and country music charts and a shelf full of awards, Taylor Swift was Billboard's number one selling artist across all genres in 2008 — and all before she turned twenty....
- Author:Spencer, LivSummary:
This bestseller is now newly revised and updated Taylor Swift: The Platinum Edition gets to the heart of this superstar with albums and singles that head straight to the top of the pop and country music charts, a shelf full of...
- Author:Bashe, PhilipSummary:
Describes the life and achievements of the rock 'n' roll musician and former star of the TV program "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet."
- Author:Mane, GucciSummary:
The New York Times bestselling memoir from the legendary Gucci Mane spares no detail in this "cautionary tale that ends in triumph" ( GQ ). For the first time Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. It is...
- Author:Asher, PeterSummary:
A legendary record producer and performer takes readers 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...
- Author:Goodall, MarkSummary:
Critical opinion on The Beatles (aka the 'White Album') in 1968 varies, the record being seen as something of a comedown after the exhilaration of the group’s somewhat over-rated predecessor, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. In...
- Author:PrinceSummary:
From Prince himself comes the brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time-featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began...
- Author:Jurgens, DickSummary:
The music of a generation, preserved for generations yet to come. It's the Big Bands, live and on the air, presented in this exciting Radio Archives collection. Dance music "remotes" from ballrooms, hotels, and nightspots were a regular...
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Whether you remember the big band era yourself or simply appreciate the timeless music of the war years and beyond, you'll find many treasures in this collection, featuring twenty of the top bands and musical groups of the era in twenty...
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Take $100,000.00 a week, divide it up among some of the brightest stars in entertainment, then add in top-notch writing, a full orchestra and choir conducted by Meredith Willson and hire a sophisticated, deep-voiced leading lady as your...
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Take $100,000.00 a week, divide it up among some of the brightest stars in entertainment, then add in top-notch writing, a full orchestra and choir conducted by Meredith Willson and hire a sophisticated, deep-voiced leading lady as your...
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Take $100,000.00 a week, divide it up among some of the brightest stars in entertainment, then add in top-notch writing, a full orchestra and choir conducted by Meredith Willson and hire a sophisticated, deep-voiced leading lady as your...
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Take $100,000.00 a week, divide it up among some of the brightest stars in entertainment, then add in top-notch writing, a full orchestra and choir conducted by Meredith Willson and hire a sophisticated, deep-voiced leading lady as your...
- Author:Port, Ian S.Summary:
A riveting saga in the history of rock 'n' roll: the decades-long rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar's amplified sound--Leo Fender and Les Paul--and their intense competition to convince rock...
- Author:Siblin, EricSummary:
One autumn evening, shortly after ending a ten-year stint as a pop-music columnist for the Montreal Gazette, Eric Siblin attended a concert at Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music. There, something unlikely happened: he fell in love...