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Drawing on hundreds of interviews Echols renders Joplin in all her complexity, revealing how this sweet-voiced girl from Texas recreated herself, first as a gravely-voiced bluesy folksinger, and then as rock n' roll's first female superstar. Echols examines the roots of her musicianship and her efforts to probe the outer limits of life.

(Paperback, Main)

In Schubert's Winter Journey, Ian Bostridge brings to life Franz Schubert's song cycle Winterreise, one of the most powerful compositions in classical music.

(Hardback, Main)

A groundbreaking account of Schumann, a major composer whose music is becoming increasingly popular over the years.

(Hardback)

After the success of the Penderyn Music Book Prize-shortlisted Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids, Nige Tassell dons his detective deerstalker once again to track down members past and present of one of the sharpest, most unlikely, most beloved musical gangs of all time, Dexys Midnight Runners.

(Hardback, Main)

Throughout his life, which spanned the greater part of the twentieth century (1905-1998), Sir Michael Tippett was a prolific letter-writer. He wrote to a vast number of people over the years, including family, friends and lovers, colleagues in the music world, journalists, poets, dramatists and political activists.

(Hardback)

A raucous history of punk, emo, and hardcore's growing pains during the commercial boom of the early 90s and mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they "sell out" and find mainstream fame, or break beneath the weight of it all

(Hardback)

Professional voice lessons in book form-from the world's foremost vocal coach.

(Paperback)

"Music and sexuality seem to have been linked together since someone first beat out a rhythm on a drum. Making Sex Sound explores the intersection in the mid-20th century onward"--

(Hardback)

the 'a-side' of the book is dedicated to the Beatles and the music of Sgt. Pepper, the 'b-side' covers global events in popular culture and politics at the time.

(Hardback)

"A Library of America Special Publication."

(Paperback)

Future classic pop cultural history of the 80s, told through the ten defining singles - one from each year - of the decade

(Paperback, Main)

The first complete epic history of Glam Rock from '68-'76 by the finest music writer of his generation, Simon Reynolds.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

"The essential biography of America's godmother of rock 'n' roll whose exuberant singing and guitar playing captivated audiences and inspired generations of musicians from the 40s to today"--

(Paperback)

The last word on Sid Vicious - the world's most iconic punk figure

(Hardback, Main)

The life's work of two of British music's most unique and timeless artists, with an introduction by Jarvis Cocker.

(Paperback)

English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original.

(Paperback)

This edition contains over twenty illustrations, a thematic guide and the texts of the libretti in the original with literal translations. There is also a bibliography, discography and DVD guide, together with a list of websites that will allow the reader to explore the opera further.

(Hardback)

In his page-turning and inspiring first book, legendary songwriter and recording artist Jason Derulo shares his 15 rules for finding success in any pursuit, and invites everyoneespecially artists and creatorsto start on their path to greatness.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

This guide takes the reader through a practical training programme relevant to the modern singing actor and dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities, including belting and twang are explained, with exercises for each topic.

(Paperback)

This manual is intended to be a basic guide to singing and making melody in your heart unto the Lord. It was written as a guide to Lonnie Moore's Singing Made Simple Video Course. You can find out more about the video course by visiting the Lonnie Moore Ministries webpage.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A group biography of '90s punk rock told through the prism of Green Day, The Offspring, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and more...

(Paperback)

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