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The acclaimed, definitive biography of Pink Floyd, from their iconic beginnings in psychedelic, Swinging London to their historic reunion at the Live8 concert ("The most complete, insightful, and current account of Pink Floyd...nearly as essential as the music itself."—Austin Chronicle)
Mark Blake draws on his own interviews with band members as well as the group's friends, road crew, musical contemporaries, former housemates,...
Mark Blake draws on his own interviews with band members as well as the group's friends, road crew, musical contemporaries, former housemates,...
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Formed in the 1960s, progressive rock band Procol Harum are best known for their multimillion-selling single ""A Whiter Shade of Pale"" which is the most played record by a British artist of the last 70 years.
This book features exclusive interviews with band members as well as with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, film director Alan Parker, former managers, DJs and many others.
It tells the story of their formation in Essex in the 60s, their split...
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Ammonite Press
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS. The best-selling band in history, with sales of over a billion, The Beatles have had more number-one albums and sold more singles in the UK than any other act, and achieved more sales in the USA than any other artist. They became one of the most critically acclaimed acts in popular music. Formed in Liverpool in 1960, The Beatles had their roots in skiffle and 1950s rock 'n' roll, but as their career progressed they dabbled in...
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Apple
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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The most anticipated book in more than a decade by the legendary band, The Beatles: Get Back is the official account of the creation of their final album, Let It Be, told in The Beatles' own words, illustrated with hundreds of previously unpublished images, including photos by Ethan A. Russell and Linda McCartney. Half a century after the 1970 Let It Be album and film, this milestone book coincides with the global release of Peter Jackson's documentary...
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
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[2018]
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English
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An enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history's most beloved entertainers. Following Queen's meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie's solo career, the film also chronicles the band's reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history
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Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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A unique visual biography of Robert Smith and company, The Cure, chronicling their 40+ year history with hundreds of entries in an A-to-Z format
A complete and truly unique biography of Robert Smith and company, The Cure, chronicling their 40+ year history with hundreds of entries in A to Z fashion. Definitive and deeply researched, Curepedia will surprise and inform fans everywhere as they await The Cure's highly anticipated next album release....
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Dutton
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Ridgeley tells the inside story of Wham!, his lifelong friendship with George Michael, and the formation of a band that changed the shape of the music scene in the early eighties. -- amazon.com
"Andrew Ridgeley was one half of one of the biggest bands in history. For the, first time, he tells the inside story of Wham!, of his lifelong friendship with George Michael, and of how they changed the shape of the eighties music scene with a string of joyous...
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Binge Box
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Bohemian rhapsody: The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985)
The Doors: The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles, to his untimely death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971
Ray: The story of the life and career of the legendary...
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