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There is little question about the incredible power of Bruce Springsteen's work as a particularly transformative art, as a lyrical and musical fusion that never shies away from sifting through the rubble of human conflict. As Rolling Stone magazine's Parke Puterbaugh observes, Springsteen 'is a peerless...

Brian Jones, the legend and icon, is familiar to generations of rock fans, but the reality of his life has always remaned mysterious. Granted godlike status alongside giants like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin, Jones was more than the Stones' ill-fated pretty boy. Set against...

When Elvis Presley first showed up at Sam Phillips's Memphis-based Sun Records studio, he was a shy teenager in search of a sound. Phillips invited a local guitarist named Scotty Moore to stand in. Scotty listened carefully to the young singer and immediately realized that Elvis had something special....

Fleetwood Mac was a triumph from the beginning—their first album was the UK's bestselling album of 1968. After some low points—when founder Peter Green left, some fans felt that the band continuing was sacrilege—Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined, and the band's 1977 album Rumours became...

This edition of The Little Black Songbook presents the complete lyrics and chords to a huge selection of Oasis tunes. This handy chord songbook is perfect for any aspiring guitarist, ideal for group singalongs, a spot of busking or simply to explore the fantastic array of songs from one of Modern...

Contemporary popular music provides the soundtrack for a host of recent novels, but little critical attention has been paid to the intersection of these important art forms. Write in Tune addresses this gap by offering the first full-length study of the relationship between recent music and fiction....

The late, great David Bowie left an indelible mark of popular culture and a legacy of songs which still continue to inspire generations. Now, with the help of The Little Black Songbook you too can play more than 90 songs from his vast cannon. With Complete lyrics and chord diagrams, this handy...

This edition of The Little Black Songbook presents the complete lyrics and chords to 79 songs by The Who. This handy chord songbook is perfect for any aspiring guitarist, ideal for group singalongs, a spot of busking or simply to play with alone and explore what makes this seminal band so special. This...

“The most blisteringly impassioned music book of the season.” —New York Times Book Review A thrilling account of the Altamont Festival—and the dark side of the ‘60s. If Woodstock tied the ideals of the '60s together, Altamont unraveled them. In Just a Shot Away, writer...

This edition of The Little Black Songbook presents the complete lyrics and chords to a huge collection of Elton John’s best songs! This handy chord songbook is perfect for any aspiring guitarist, ideal for group singalongs, a spot of busking or simply to begin playing and explore the complex, irresistible...

When amateur guitarist Michael Rays decided to learn one of his favorite guitar solos--from Deep Purple's "Highway Star"--he had no idea how long it would take. Months? Years? The answer ended up being two years. Michael would practice--usually 20-45 minutes on a given day--and then...

U2: The Piano Collection: Twenty songs that span the remarkable career of one of the world's biggest rock bands, all arranged for Piano, with full lyrics and Guitar chords. Song List: - All I Want Is You - Beautiful Day - Electrical Storm - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For -...

Tales from a Wizard: The Oral History of Walpurgis recreates the tales of the band behind the ethereal and mysterious The Divine Comedy—an album known to the world as Phantom’s Divine Comedy: Part 1. This new exploration into one of Detroit’s most mysterious rock groups visits the band’s earliest...

This first major examination the interrelationships of music and surfing explores different ways that surfers combine surfing with making and listening to music. Tim Cooley uses his knowledge and experience as a practicing musician and avid surfer to consider the musical practices of surfers in locations...