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Based on detailed interviews with band members, Red Set considers the music, art and politics that shaped Gang of Four and how the band, in turn, left an indelible mark on popular music.

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Could it be that the greatest danger to the future of our music culture is. its past

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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.

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The essential book on post-punk music, a must for any serious pop music fan.

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A lively, entertaining, wide-ranging oral history of the golden age of the rock concert based on over ninety interviews.

(Hardback)

In Rockin' the Free World, international relations expert Sean Kay takes readers inside Bob Dylans America and shows how this vision linked the rock and roll revolution to American values of freedom, equality, human rights, and peace while tracing how those values have spread globally.

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A mosaic biography featuring snapshots, stories, episodes, interviews and insights that will lift the curtain on the real Kate Bush.

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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.

(Hardback)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"A Library of America Special Publication."

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Neil Young is one of rock and roll's most important, influential and enigmatic figures, an intensely reticent artist who has granted no writer access to his inner sanctum - until now.

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

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

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"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"--

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

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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.

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The true story of the town of Woodstock - the mythical home of 60s rock and inspiration for the legendary festival.