Pop, Rock

Rather than a traditional biography, Rory Gallagher – The Later Years takes the format of a series of essays. It consists of six core sections (’In the Studio’, ’On the Stage 1985-1991’, ’Introducing …

Did Genesis represent the best and most classic definition of a progressive rock band? Were they the most British? What kind of personalities and sensibilities did we get out of Peter Gabriel, Phil C …

An unflinching look at the triumphs and tragedies of ’50s rock and roll, from the biggest stars, like Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins, to those who barely grabbed the spotlight. They all tried, but few …

In 1963, author Tommy Janette and his neighborhood buddies in West Haven, Connecticut, were looking for something to do. And that something was starting a band and playing music. He had no idea what …

A love letter to the sonic maelstrom that is noise rock, From Chaos to Ambiguity charts a path of exploration through a fertile but often ignored genre of music, tracing its history through roots in …

Summer 1984. I’ve got the back lounge of this tour bus all to myself, partly because I’m the lead singer but more likely because it means the rest of the band won’t have to deal with me for the rest …

This exploration of rock ’n’ roll music and culture in Birmingham, Alabama, is based on the oral histories of musicians, their fans and professionals in the popular music industry. Collected over a t …

Rock n Roll, and Reflections is Benjamin Wrubels attempt to make sense of the world as he knows it, has lived it, and would like to unravel it He has taken 101 of his all time favorite, classic songs …

“A must for rock and roll and women’s studies enthusiasts.—Library Journal   Celebrate the women who rock, with this fully illustrated tribute to 50 iconic female musicians and bands.   Awa …

The fascination with tragedy and the subsequent theatre of voyeurism are part of human nature, especially when it involves our icons, celebrities and musicians. Knocking On Heaven’s Door is the defin …