The Ramones (Rebels of Rock) (Bands That Rock!)
by Brian J Bowe
"A biography of American punk rock band the Ramones"--Provided by publisher.
Traces the origins of rock and roll music from its beginnings through the 1990s, discussing musical instruments, performers, and styles, such as pop, folk, heavy metal, funk, disco, punk, rap, hip-hop, post modern, and alternative.
The Bee Gees: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Kari Allen
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about The Bee Gees, the group that got the world dancing to their disco hits. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about The Bee Gees--the harmonizing brothers with hit songs including "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever"--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of...
"A biography of American rock band KISS"--Provided by publisher.
It starts in the housing projects and school playgrounds of Liverpool, where four boys would discover themselves - and a new form of music called rock 'n roll. It takes us from the famous first meeting between John and Paul, to the clubs of Liverpool and Germany when George and Ringo join the band, down Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields, to America and the height of the Beatles' success - when they were still teenagers. In Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!, Spitz recreates the thrills, tears and magic of his Ne...
This engaging book describes rock music's key characteristics, history, and place in popular music today. It also feature an "Artist Spotlight" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5.
Beyond the Music: The Bono Story (ZonderKidz Biography)
by Kim Washburn
Awards, fame, wealth … Bono has it all. But one of the biggest rock stars in the world has something more important which has guided every step of his success: faith. From growing up in Ireland during deadly times, to performing on the largest stages in the world, Bono’s beliefs have kept him grounded and focused on what truly matters. In addition to his award-winning music, his humanitarian efforts have earned him an honorary knighthood and a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. Previously published a...
From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and debut illustrator Sirin Thada, a picture book biography of music icon Prince, from childhood to superstardom, that crackles with electricity and soul Prince is remembered as one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time. But before he achieved global superstardom, he was a child growing up in Minneapolis, with a universe of music inside him. From his first forays into writing songs with his school friends to his unprecedented three-albu...
How Elephants and Other Animals Hear the Earth (Superior Animal Senses)
by Caitie McAneney
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers: Sets 1 - 2 (Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Set 1)
Highlights the influence of some of the important performers on the popular music scene in the 1960s, including the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, Simon and Garfunkel, the Who, and Stevie Wonder.
The Session Player books are a play-along series for budding musicians, allowing even the most inexperienced players to "perform" with the professionals. Use our specially written pieces to expand your technique and notation reading. PDF and MP3 packages are also available to download directly from our website.
"Pink Floyd" (Pop Rock: Popular Rock Superstars of Yesterday and Today)
by Herman Edward
Elton John (Pop Rock: Popular Rock Superstars of Yesterday and Today)
by Ethan Schlesinger