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From Elvis and a hound dog wearing matching tuxedos and the comic adventures of artificially produced bands to elaborate music videos and contrived reality-show contests, television—as this critical look brilliantly shows—has done a superb job of presenting the energy of rock in a fabulously entertaining but patently "fake" manner. The dichotomy of "fake" and "real" music as it is portrayed on television is presented in detail through many generations...
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Featuring insights on even more groundbreaking recording sessions, rehearsals, and sound checks, the expanded edition of Duane Tudahl's award-winning book pulls back the paisley curtain to reveal the untold story of Prince's rise from cult favorite to the biggest rock star on the planet.
His journey is meticulously documented through detailed accounts of his time secluded behind the doors of the recording studio as well as his days on tour.
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OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZED! Tom Petty has long been seen as one of the great songwriters of American rock 'n' roll, as well as one of the key standard bearers of integrity in the music business. Conversations With Tom Petty is the first authorized book to focus solely on the life and work of the man responsible for some of the most memorable rock anthems of our generation.
Author Paul Zollo conducted a series of in-depth discussions with Tom about...
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HOT SUMMER JAMS is all about pop music that celebrates warm weather, getaways to the beach, travel to exotic locations, sex, romance and the joy of fun in the sun. The lyrics and melodies of these songs are a reflection of our passionate connection to the summer season and the art of escaping the everyday. HOT SUMMER JAMS features critiques of over 500 American and international pop songs released between 1975 and 2005. Some directly reference summer...
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Are you a fan of South Korean singing sensation Psy? Did you discover his unique style of music on YouTube and liked what you heard? Would you like to find out more about the talented performer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are certain to enjoy The Psy Quiz Book. Which MTV Europe Music Award did Psy win in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2012, for his song 'Gangnam Style'? In what year did Psy marry his girlfriend Yoo Hye-yeon? Who featured...
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The Eagles are the bestselling, and arguably the tightest-lipped, American group ever. Now band member and guitarist Don Felder finally breaks the Eagles' years of public silence to take fans behind the scenes. He shares every part of the band's wild ride, from the pressure-packed recording studios and trashed hotel rooms to the tension-filled courtrooms, and from the joy of writing powerful new songs to the magic of performing in huge arenas packed...
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The Byrds – My Way By James "Jimmi" Seiter Description The Byrds – My Way (Volume 4) is a first-hand description of the inner workings of the Byrds and Burrito Brothers and other entertainment events: written by James 'Jimmi' Seiter (Road Manager, production manager and much more for many bands and live events). It sets the record and previous assumptions straight as to what was really going on, from detailed personal, first-hand experience. He...
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With a string of number-one hits showcasing Karen Carpenter's warm and distinctive vocals and Richard Carpenter's sophisticated compositions and arrangements, the Carpenters were responsible for some of the most popular music of the 1970s, and this compendium collects more than 50 articles, interviews, essays, reviews, and reassessments that chronicle the lives and career of this brother-sister musical team. Writings from pop journalists and historians...
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Are you a fan of 5 Seconds of Summer? Can you name all the band members? Have you followed the success of the Australian band from the early days through to supporting One Direction on tour and releasing their debut album? If you think you know all about the boys from down under, there is no better way to test your knowledge than with this fun quiz book. What was 5 Seconds of Summer originally going to be called? What record label produced the band's...
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The first definitive biography of music legend Stevie Wonder.
Stevie Wonder's achievements as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer are extraordinary. During a career that has spanned almost fifty years, he has earned more than thirty Top 10 hits, twenty-six Grammy Awards, and a place in both the Rock and Roll and Songwriter Halls of Fame, and he's not finished yet. On the verge of turning sixty, he is still composing, still touring,...
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Are you up to date with current boy bands? Can you tell One Direction from Union J or what makes Take That different from JLS and The Wanted? If you know all there is to know about the aforementioned groups, or would like to find out more, The Ultimate Boy Band Quiz Book is definitely for you. Which boy band's members were appointed ambassadors for Pokémon during 2011? Which boy band recorded a cover version of a 1977 Bee Gees song? Which group supported...
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In the years since their first release, Belle and Sebastian have grown from a secretive cult concern into one of the most beloved and revered pop'n'roll bands in the world. Intelligent and sensitive, witty and original, beautiful and bold, their music inspires the kind of devotion not seen since The Smiths. Their continuing desire to push the boundaries of their vision has resulted in some of the most essential and idiosyncratic records of recent...
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Are you a fan of British band The Vamps? Have you recently discovered this exciting new group or seen them perform as supporting artists? Can you name all the tracks on their debut album? If you think you know about Bradley, Connor, James and Tristan or would like to find out more, you are certain to enjoy The Vamps Quiz Book. Which boy band did The Vamps support in the UK and Ireland on their 'Word of Mouth' world tour? In what year was the band's...
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Are you a fan of American singer-songwriter Kesha? Do you enjoy her particular style of music and sing along to her songs? Are you one of the thousands who brought her albums and helped to turn Kesha into a popular, award-winning, contemporary artist? If you like Kesha and would like to find out more about her, The Kesha Quiz Book will tell you everything you need to know? When and where was Kesha born? What was the name of her debut album? How many...
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Una historia detallada de la canción protesta, uno de los géneros musicales que mejor han definido el siglo XX. Para Lynskey, la obra fundacional de este género es "Strange Fruit" que Billie Holiday interpretó por primera vez en 1939. En esa canción se reunían la calidad musical y la denuncia de una situación ignominiosa. Es importante insistir en esa reunión de calidad musical y denuncia porque éste es el criterio que rige este libro por...
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Are you a fan of John Newman? Have you followed his progress through the charts from the release of his debut single to receiving three Brit award nominations? Would you like to find out more about the talented singer and musician? If so, The John Newman Quiz Book is definitely for you. The trademark streak in John's hair was originally a tribute to which soulful female artist who had a similar blonde streak? How did John celebrate 'Love Me Again'...
17) The Pop Diva Quiz Book: Covering Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Adele, Kylie Minogue and Christina Aguilera
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The music industry has produced some iconic female artists in recent years. From princess of pop, Kylie Minogue, through to the eccentric Lady Gaga, these modern day divas belt out hit after hit for our entertainment. If you are a fan of powerful female singers, you are certain to enjoy The Pop Diva Quiz Book. Which American singer-songwriter was heavily influenced by gospel music when she was growing up? Which award-winning artist attended the BRIT...
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Are you good at doing quiz? Could you take part in TV programs? Are you ready to take the challenge to test you intelligence?
How much do you know about the Beatles? Here are 200 questions to test you knowledge in the Beatles! How many of them can you answer? Maybe you would learn something from them. Maybe you would discuss the questions with someone next to you (Of course answers are provided)
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What was the...
19) Camino Soria
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Edi Clavo, batería de Gabinete Caligari, uno de los grupos fundamentales del pop español de todos los tiempos, revive la gestación, grabación, diseño de portada, promoción y gira de su álbum más celebrado, "Camino Soria", de 1987, que vendió más de trescientas mil copias, todo un hito para un grupo de música que nació en las profundidades del underground.
La precisa y documentada voz de Clavo logra trasladarnos de manera vívida, intensa...
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The book starts at the beginning, a rags to riches story of 3 Air Force Brats who eventually met in London, England at the height of the "American Invasion" of music. Courted by every Record Label in town, the band chose to sign with Warner Bros. Records and the rest as they say is History. With the release of their acoustic and vocal harmony masterpiece, "A Horse With No Name", the band was catapulted to the top of the music charts worldwide. Their...
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