Music: styles and genres

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.

We as Christians must consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of God's family and to have God's love.

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.

The intersection of Christian theology/living with one of the greatest pop albums of all time, the Beach Boys Pet Sounds, provides a look into the reality and truth of the Christian faith.

"e;Indispensable [reading] about the feminine journey through a man's world"e;-USA TodayAn intimate look at the lives of our most celebrated female musicians-and their challenges with fame-from a legendary music journalistOver four decades, Lisa Robinson has made a name for herself as a celebrated journalist in a business long known for its boys' club mentality.

The Last Living Slut is the salaciously literary and sexually liberated memoir about Roxana Shirazi's evolution from traditional Iranian to rock groupie.

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).

In Here We Are Now: The Lasting Impact of Kurt Cobain, Charles R.

A blend of This Is Spinal Tap and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the cult classic confessions of a debauched rock ’n’ roller and his adventures in excess on the ’80s hair-metal nostalgia tour through Middle America, now in a revised and updated edition.

Sing unto the Lord a new song, play skillfully with a loud noise (Psalm 33:3).

A companion book to the PBS documentary series exploring the history of the blues and its contribution to American culture and music worldwide.

On the Road Not Taken is a memoir about the transformational power of music.

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.

Tupac: The Modern-Day Messiah is a courageous attempt to connect the late Tupac Shakur's intricate lyricism and profound interviews into a variety of societal flaws including, but not up to, racial oppression, police brutality, and economic inequality.

The definitive biography of musical legend Bessie Smith: “A landmark in the writing of jazz history .

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

Sweeping in its scope, The Legends of Hip Hop is an intimate look at the visionaries, the movers and the shakers, and the pioneers who have helped shape the world of hip hop.

Just like Memphis for Rock'n'Roll, Dusseldorf is regarded as the Mecca for electronic music.

Combining the personal memories and critical analysis of a self-confessed pop addict with a wealth of contemporary documentary evidence, Gathered From Coincidence reconstructs a truly momentous era to tell the story of the music of the Sixties year by year.

Bob Marley was a reggae superstar, a musical prophet who brought the sound of the Third World to the entire globe.

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!

Paul Simon is commonly acknowledged to be one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the pop-rock era.

Uses rhetorical and literary theory to recover the power of the blues in its cultural tradition.

"e;Glam was about make-up, mirrors and androgyny.

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

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.

Not everybody has enough time every morning to spend in prayer and Scripture.

“Collects some of [Punk Planet’s] best interviews from the past half-decade .

From the creator of Godspeed: The Kurt Cobain Graphic and Eminem: In My Skin comes an explosive new graphic novel about the rise and fall of The Sex Pistols.

Turn Your Radio On tells the fascinating stories behind gospel music's most unforgettable songs, including "e;Amazing Grace,"e; "e;The Battle Hymn of the Republic,"e; "e;He Touched Me,"e; "e;I'll Fly Away,"e; "e;Were You There?

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

Bob Dylan s contribution to popular music is immeasurable.

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