Composers and songwriters

The very first biography of Peter Tosh, rude boy, founder member of The Wailers and a compelling recording artist in his own right.

An in-depth exploration of the style and influence of Pat Metheny, a truly distinctive musical voice of our time.

Leonard Cohen, one of the most admired performers of the last half century, has had a stranger-than-fiction, roller-coaster ride of a life.

This acclaimed collection of photographs includes never before seen images and exclusive interviews with one of the most influential bands of the punk era.

A revealing chronicle of one chaotic year in the life of the rock guitarist and Hollywood resident, featuring celebrity photos and hilarious anecdotes.

The only biography of the "e;coolest, weirdest, savviest rock star of our time"e; (The New York Times Magazine).

The ultimate story of The Killers' rise from Las Vegas croupiers to million selling global superstars headlining festivals throughout the world.

An astonishingly rich, almost encyclopedic biography of the American singer-songwriter, Prince Rogers Nelson.

He became famous with Genesis but simply to call Peter Gabriel a pop star would be to sell him very short indeed.

The definitive biography, now updated to include the death of Robin Gibb in May 2012.

A collection of quotations from one of America's most beloved cultural icons.

"e;Not only a rock memoir and recipe book but also a poignant work of personal self-discovery and the challenges yet joys of parenting.

Here is the complete, no-holds-barred biography of the late, great self-made Essex lad himself!

Since bursting onto our screens on 2012's X-Factor, Union J have taken the world by storm.

Mehr als tausend Interviews führte Wolfgang Doebeling in rund 35 Jahren, viele davon bisher nicht oder nur teilweise publiziert.

This collection of interviews across the entirety of Fleetwood Mac's career features articles from many celebrated publications as well as interviews that have never previously appear in print.

An in-depth look at how Mumford & Sons rose from the West London folk scene to worldwide emulation.

Since her win at the Brit Awards in 2012 for Our Version of Events, Emeli Sande has gone from strength to strength.

As Years Go By is a richly detailed portrait of Marianne Faithfull, the woman who has lived an incredible life, one that far transcends her best known role as courtesan to the chief rolling stone.

Look What I Dun is the story of Slade told through the eyes of drummer Don Powell whose life was shattered when, in 1973 at the height of the group s fame, he was involved in a horrific car crash.

As perhaps the most influential composer of the twentieth century, Igor Stravinsky lived much of his long life on the public stage.

"e;One afternoon in 1994, I had an idea.

Evenings with Led Zeppelin chronicles the 500-plus appearances Led Zeppelin made throughout their career.

An astonishingly rich, almost encyclopedic biography of the American singer-songwriter, Prince Rogers Nelson.

The rock-and-roll memoir of one of the world's greatest guitaristsYngwie Malmsteen's revolutionary guitar style-combining elements of classical music with the speed and volume of heavy metal-made him a staple of the 80s rock scene.

In 1963, it was unusual for a pop group to have a monthly magazine devoted exclusively to their career.

In December 1945 Thomas Mann wrote a famous letter to Adorno in which he formulated the principle of montage adopted in his novel Doctor Faustus.

Both Sides Now is an intimate exploration of Joni Mitchell's life and art.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era.

One Direction: Five Lives is an intimate book of the lives of One Direction band members, Harry, Liam, Niall, Louis and Zayn.

"e;We were living through the realities of war and bringing the war onto the stage.

About the music of Jackie McLean in the context of his life as an internationally grat jazz saxophonist, leader and educator.

Get inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time with this collection of her most inspiring and revealing quotes.

Offering new insight into Lennon and Ono as individuals, artists and lovers, Days That I'll Remember is a gifted music journalist's memoir of a seismic time in music, politics and culture and one of the most incisive and affectionate portraits ever written about this world-altering couple.

In this comprehensive and probing biography, Tim Grierson examines Wilco's history, discussing each of their albums in detail and exploring their often divisive 20-year output.

Back in print due to popular demand; the David Bowie Black Book remains one of the most elegant books about the iconic superstar ever to have been published.

Finas flores – mulheres letristas na canção brasileira se dedica a investigar e ajustar o papel de compositoras mulheres na história da MPB.