The "Grateful Dead" (Pop Rock: Popular Rock Superstars of Yesterday and Today)
by Kenneth McIntosh
Music Is Heard by the Universe Oversized 8.5x11, 150 Page Lined Blank Journal Notebook (Journals and Notebooks, #222)
by Danijo Avia
'A highly entertaining read' The Times Music Books of the Year'Eye-popping' The Times best summer booksThe definitive no-holds-barred biography of John Entwistle, The Who's legendary bass guitaristIt is an unequivocal fact that in terms of rock bands, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who represent Year Zero; the beginning of all things, ground-breakers all. To that end, John Entwistle - the Who's beloved bassist - is also without question one of the most important and influential figures...
An account of the life of Elvis Presley and his contribution to popular music.
Boom Boom the Bass Drum and The Beatles (Boom Boom and the Beatles, #7)
by Michael Welch
How did an Irish schoolboy become the lead singer of a world-famous rock band and the founder of several humanitarian groups? Track Bono's rise to fame in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series. By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname "Bono Vox," a Latin phrase that translates to "good voice." When he became the frontman of the newly formed rock band U2 in 1976, he adopted part of the nickname and "Bono" was introduced to the world. Today, U2...
How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton's real love was rock and roll. He cut his first album in 1969 and has dominated the airwaves ever since with songs like "Your Song," "Crocodile Rock" and "Can You Feel the Love To...
Behind-the-scenes stories and sophisticated artwork will give lifelong buffs and new fans alike a rare glimpse into the world of one of the most iconic bands ever, the Ramones!The Ramones are punk rock. It started in Queens, New York in the early seventies. Four shy boys who couldn't even play instruments got a couple guitars, found some ripped jeans and black leather jackets, and took over the world of punk.Lifelong rockers and new fans alike will love learning more about Joey, Johnny, Tommy, a...
This introduction to the early years and musical debut of Elvis Presley describes his shy nature and childhood musical experiences before recording a song for his mother's birthday that prompted his discovery and launch into fame.
Elvis Presley (Pop Culture S.) (Pop Culture Legends S.)
by Tony Gentry
-- Recounts the compelling life stories of the world's most fascinating personalities -- Contains a wealth of photographs Follow the career of the King as the charismatic singer becomes the ultimate pop icon.
Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar
by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
A picture-book biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the woman who invented rock and roll—a warm, inspiring tale of a childhood filled with music, community, and a drive to succeed. "Music is the heart of our story," says Momma to young Rosetta, surprising her with her first guitar. Rosetta's strums sound like ker-plunks. But with practice and determination, she makes music, fingers hopping "like corn in a kettle," notes pouring over the church crowd "like summer rain washing the dust off a new d...
Quienes Fueron Los Beatles? (Who Were the Beatles?) (Quien Fue...?)
by Geoff Edgers
Traces the history of rock and roll music from the 1950s to the present day and discusses its changing styles and leading personalities.
Rock 'n' Roll (Patriotic Symbols of America, #20)
by Hal Marcovitz
For more than six decades, Rock 'n' Roll music has been a voice of youth. This uniquely American style of music has had an enormous impact on the fashion, lifestyles, and attitudes of young people, both in the United States and elsewhere around the world. During the 1960s, rock music helped to change attitudes toward civil rights for African Americans. In the 1980s, rock helped to subvert the governments of the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc satellites, leading to the collapse of Communism. M...