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In his roles as keyboard virtuoso, conductor, and master teacher, Franz Liszt reinvented the concert experience, advanced an agenda for symphonic and dramatic music, and transmitted the foundations of modern pianism. Placing emphasis on historical contexts, this book aims to advance our understanding of the composer with fresh perspectives.

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(Hardback)

From behind the drums to behind the lens, Ringo Starr opens his archives to share more than 250 rare and unseen photographs, with mementos and memories from his childhood, The Beatles and beyond.

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Clashing together outrageous musical influences, and extravagant visual imagery, Queen's place in history as the greatest glam band of them all is rock solid.

(Paperback, New, Revised & Updated Edition)

Scott Walker's influence on the alternative music scene has been enormous; in this new edition, completely revised and updated, readers get a close-up look at his entire career, including lesser-known works, and what drives this unique, enduring talent.

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Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold is the first book to examine the relationship between Sting's working-class background in Newcastle, his subsequent life and the creativity and inspiration behind his music.

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An illuminating study of the relationship between the Kinks and their city, London.

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Shows how British pop trailblazers The Yardbirds helped to shape rock music.

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Harry Vanda and George Young put Friday on our minds, triggered Easyfever with the Easybeats, and harnessed the raw energy and power of Aussie pub rock to make superstars of AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, and the Angels. The day Vanda and Young met at Sydneys Villawood Migrant Hostel has been called the most significant moment in Australian music history.

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(Paperback)

The memoir of a rock drummer who has lived his life in music, first picking up the drumsticks at the age of 14 and who, fifty years later, is still passionate about drumming.

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"Analyzes the music of Darkthrone and Norwegian black metal through the lens of exotic "Northern-ness," exploring black metal's global appeal and commercialization as a distinctly Scandinavian musical style"--

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Iconic award-winning recording artist and producer DJ Khaled s highly intimate photographic autobiography features never-before-seen photos, personally collected, that trace his journey from a young DJ in Miami to the superstar music mogul he is today.

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An 'A to Z' biography of one of the best bands of all time by acclaimed journalist Mark Blake.

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(Hardback)

Filled with fascinating photographs (some rarely seen), and juicy behind-the-scenes details, Fleetwood Mac: All the Songs tells the story behind the band, album-by-album and track-by-track.

(Hardback, Bilingual edition)

Gay Talese's crystalline portrait of Frank Sinatra combined faithful fact with vivid storytelling in a triumph of New Journalism. It is now published alongside notes and correspondence from the author's archives and photographs from Phil Stern-the only photographer granted access to Sinatra over an extraordinary four decade period.

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Featuring an intimate profile of one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century, this full-length biography of Karen Carpenter details various aspects of her life, from her modest Connecticut upbringing and her rise to stardom in southern California to the real story of her tragic, untimely death.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

A tribute to David Bowie from the artist's official photographer, Mick Rock. Compiled in 2015 with Bowie's blessing, this collection includes stage shots, backstage candids, and more, charting the musical, theatrical, and sexual revolution of the 1972-73 Ziggy Stardust world tour, and celebrating the eternal inspiration of a transformative artist.

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"Presents key ideas and interpretations of the 1972 Brazilian LP recording, addressing social contexts, musical style and expression, and translated song lyrics"--

(Hardback, Main)

A passionate memoir exploring classical music, its restorative qualities and wider cultural influence by the celebrated Music Director of the Royal Opera House.

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Chong's brief vacation from adulthood teaches him something about rock and roll, contrarianism, the allure of the road, being cool and aging gracefully: staying young.