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Longtime Coldplay roadie Matt has taken almost every step with the band over a decade of world tours and 40 million (and counting) record sales. In this, his first book, he reveals what life is like behind the scenes at the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll touring.

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London teemed with top-rated singers and musicians during the '60s and '70s, whether they were squatting, playing gigs or investing in multi-million pound mansions. Discover the London landmarks associated with some of the biggest names in musical history.

(Paperback)

The illustrated story of the rich pop music scene in the city of Adelaide in the 1960s and all the local bands that contributed to that remarkable explosion of creativity.

(Hardback)

From iconic portraits to political cartoons, Rolling Stone magazine has cultivated an unrivaled archive of illustrated work by some of the greatest artists of recent times, from Ralph Steadman to Mark Ryden.

(Hardback)

Rush: Album by Album, from rock journalist and Rush authority Martin Popoff, pays tribute to the band's discography by moderating frank, entertaining conversations about all 20 of Rush's studio albums.

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Helps you learn that: Frederic Chopin had his heart removed before burial, due to his grave fear of being buried alive; Sergei Rachmaninoff hated the sound of his own music and despised performing it; and, Gustav Mahler was rarely invited to dinner parties because he would eat nothing but whole wheat bread and apples.

(Hardback)

Previously unpublished photographs of the Sex Pistols' final UK gig, taken by Kevin Cummins: preeminent photographer of British bands.

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This is the story of women as creators and innovators, aiming to provide a history of women in rock, pop and soul - on stage, on camera and working behind the scenes in a male-dominated industry. This edition contains an extra chapter and interviews covering trends such as Girlpower.

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Featuring the full template and used on fifteen No 1 records!

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(Hardback, Revised & Expanded Edition)

Spanning the 50-year history of metal, this book showcases the finest examples of art defining the genre!

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In 1903, Victorian composer Cecil Sharp began a decade-long journey to collect folk songs that captured the spirit of Great Britain. A century later, writer, presenter and journalist Will Hodgkinson sets out on a similar journey.

(Paperback, New edition)

The Beatles were are probably the most famous and successful band in the world, and despite breaking up over 40 years ago, their popularity remains rock solid. Organized by year, this brilliant book covers all the major events in their relatively short career.

(Hardback)

It perhaps seems impossible that any images of the Beatles remain unseen, but this fascinating book accompanied by a DVD of rare 8mm footage provides a whole new insight into the Beatles, in pictures.

(Hardback)

In the history of the piano, the brief appearance of the mechanical piano's most sophisticated manifestation, the reproducing piano (not to be confused with the pianola) is of special interest and importance.

This detailed compilation of Columbia recordings gathers information about every Columbia disc record made between 1901 and 1934 and designed for American use. The third volume covers the Principal U.S. Matrix Series spanning the years 1924 to 1934.

(Hardback)

The Cure "Stills" celebrates the changing faces of one of Britain's leading rock bands, captured through the lens of photographer Paul Cox.

This six-volume discography lists full available details (dates, titles, personnel) on all recording sessions made between 1934 and 1973 by the Decca label, as well as its subsidiary labels, Brunswick, Coral, and Vocalion.

(Hardback)

With the resurgence of vinyl going from strength to strength, album cover art is as important as it's ever been. This sumptuous book brings together 250 of the greatest album covers of all time and is arranged chronologically, beginning in 1956.This fascinating book forms a wonderful visual record of this popular art form.

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(Hardback)

An authoritative history of the world's most famous, and most influential, music magazine the fights, the bands, the brawls, the haircuts, the egos and much more. This is the definitive and first book about the infamous NME.

(Hardback)

The Illustrated Book of Songs is a collection of lists about the music that makes up the soundtrack of our lives, full of interesting stories & facts and cool illustrations of your favourite performers and songs.

(Hardback)

Franz Liszt is most well-known for his compositions for piano and orchestra, but his influence is also strong in chamber music, choral music and orchestral transcriptions. This new collection of essays presents a scholarly overview of all the composer's work.