C Dismas Burgess: 8 books

A singer-songwriter, record producer, artist, and author, Bob Dylan has influenced American culture for more than five decades. Now from the author of music trivia titles such as The Beatles IQ and Rock & Roll IQ comes a new challenge—51 questions for the diehard music fan that will challenge your knowledge and celebrate the iconic career of Bob Dylan.

In a 1987 interview, Mick Jagger told prominent British music journalist Steve Turner that, “We didn't set out on bits of paper that we were going to be the voice of a generation.” And yet, the Stones’ music “echoed the thinking of any generation you care to name, including the present one.”...

Rock & Roll! It burst upon the scene in the 1950s, turned political in the 1960s, self-indulgent in the 1970s, philanthropic in the 1980s, and historical by the 1990s. It’s the soundtrack to the post-WWII American experience. Each generation has it’s own anthems, superstars,...

With 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 250 million record sales worldwide, the biggest selling single of all-time, and more than 3,000 concerts during a career spanning five decades, Elton John is arguably one of the most prolific and successful solo artists in music history. Now from the author of...

Few bands have inspired such an intense following among fans. Dead Heads, anyone? From psychedelic 1960s California to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the 1990s, the Grateful Dead have sold more than 35 million records worldwide and have inspired and influenced generations of music lovers. Now from...

With nearly thirty top 40 singles and 100 million record sales, The Who have been one of the world’s preeminent rock bands for five decades. Now from the author of music trivia titles such as The Beatles IQ and Rock & Roll IQ comes a new challenge—51 questions for the diehard music fan that will test your knowledge and celebrate the legendary band The Who.

The Beatles! The Fab Four! The Mop-tops! The Lads from Liverpool! The Men from Merseyside! No matter what you call them the fact is they were the pinnacle of music & entertainment acts in the twentieth century. Even today their brand is beyond appraisal, their sound still resonates and...

Acclaimed pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer, since the release of his first song “Piano Man” in 1973 Billy Joel has sold more than 150 million records worldwide. A six-time Grammy Award winner with 23 Grammy nominations, Joel is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the...