Music: styles and genres

Time Must-Read Books of 2024Independent Best Non-Fiction Books 2024Mojo Books of the Year 2024"e;A vibrant, multifaceted portrait of a music enigma"e; Guardian"e;A powerful portrait"e; Irish Independent"e;Displays a bracing rigour and an exhilarating curiosity about its subject, coming closer than most to catching up with Mitchell on her lonely road"e; TimesCelebrated music critic Ann Powers explores the life and career of the legendary Joni MitchellWhat you are about to read is not a standard account of the life and work of Joni Mitchell.

The must-read memoir from the visionary figure behind Manchester's legendary music scene, from The Hacienda to The Warehouse Project.

The #1 New York Times BestsellerAs Taylor releases her 11th album, THE TORTURED POET'S DEPARTMENT, catch up on the full story of Taylor Swift's stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who's taking over the worldA small-town girl with incredible talent - and the strength and determination to realise her dream - Taylor Swift has gone from America's sweetheart to global megastar.

**MiCannes Award Music Book of the Year**The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved roadie, assistant, confidant and friendA towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Malcolm 'Mal' Evans was an invaluable member of the Beatles' inner circle.

Winner of the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Achievement in Audiobook Production.

'An embrace of a book' Florence Welch'Poetry was my place, my little clearing in the forest, where I could quietly put everything I was holding.

**MiCannes Award Music Book of the Year**The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved roadie, assistant, confidant and friendA towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Malcolm 'Mal' Evans was an invaluable member of the Beatles' inner circle.

'A roadmap for a new generation' VOGUE'Radical, funny and fearless' VANITY FAIRTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAn electric, searing memoir by the original Riot Grrrl and legendary frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le TigreKathleen Hanna's rallying cry to feminists echoed far and wide through the punk scene of the 1980s, '90s, and beyond.

A distinctive portrait of the Fab Four by one of the sharpest and wittiest writers of our time.

This program is read by the author, and includes excerpts from Richard Wagner's musical compositions throughout.

In his page-turning and inspiring first book, legendary songwriter and recording artist Jason Derulo shares his 15 rules for finding success in any pursuit, and invites everyone-especially artists and creators-to start on their path to greatness.

A Rough Trade Book of the YearThe Sunday Times bestsellerThe much-anticipated first book from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer ButlerWith over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are one of the most influential bands of all time.

Featuring forewords from bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is the official and fully authorised biography of the world's most revered and celebrated drummer.

Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star.

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Brought to you by Penguin The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller The Instand #1 Audible Bestseller NARRATED BY WILL SMITH.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of A Fabulous Creation, written and read by David Hepworth.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of What Would the Spice Girls Do?

Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Uncommon People, written and read by David Hepworth.

The Sixties ended a year late - on New Year's Eve 1970, when Paul McCartney initiated proceedings to wind up The Beatles.

By the time she was 14, Chrissie Hynde knew she had to get out of Akron, Ohio.

**MOJO MAGAZINE'S BOOK OF THE YEAR**The Hollywood Brats are the greatest band you've never heard of.

'The pages sing in this beautiful book.

Russell 'The Voice' Watson is a star with a real story to tell.

As a young schoolboy, David Essex dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, and was signed up by his beloved West Ham United, but as a teenager he developed a passion for music which set him on a very different path, and ultimately led to superstardom.

'This book is going to try and get as close as possible to the full story of what informed the noise of The Streets.

Simon's memoir reveals her remarkable life, beginning with her storied childhood as the third daughter of Richard L.

READ BY ANDREW RIDGELEYFor the first time, Andrew Ridgeley - one half of one of the most famous bands in the world - tells the inside story of Wham!

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of No Regrets, Coleen Nolan's gripping new memoir about love and heartbreak.

This program is read by the author.

*This program includes a foreword written and read by Grace Slick, and an afterword written and read by Jack Casady* From the man who made a name for himself as a founding member and lead guitarist of Jefferson Airplane comes a memoir that offers a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of a musical genius-and a vivid journey through the psychedelic era in America.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNOW UPDATED WITH A NEW CHAPTER In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.

The full and unbridled inside story of the last twenty years of country music through the lens of Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves-their peers and inspirations, their paths to stardom, and their battles against a deeply embedded boys' club, as well as their efforts to transform the genre into a more inclusive place for all (and not just white men in trucker hats), as told by award-winning Nashville journalist Marissa R.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Over the Top and Back by Tom Jones, read by Jonathan Pryce.

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Telling Stories, Tim Burgess's laceratingly frank and vivid memoir.

This program is read by the author, and includes archival recordings of conversations between the author and Prince.

The inspirational and honest first book from S Club legend Rachel StevensWhether as part of the iconic S Club or as a successful solo artist, Rachel Stevens was in the eye of the Noughties pop storm when she was catapulted to fame in her teens.

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Corey Taylor has seen a lot of unbelievable things.

'I was 22 years old, a hard-on with a pulse: wretched vice-ridden, too much to burn and not enough minutes in a hour to do so.

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Featuring forewords from bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is the official and fully authorised biography of the world's most revered and celebrated drummer.

In the space of just five years, Twice have taken the K-Pop world by storm.