In this nationally bestselling ';delightful compendium of everything you ever wanted to know about' (The Washington Post) Joni Mitchell, the eternal singer-songwriter is seen anew, portrayed through a witty and comprehensive exploration of anecdotes, quotes, lyrics by Henry Alford, ';the most graceful of humorists' (Vanity Fair) and a writer for The New Yorker.
»König von Deutschland«Keine Macht für Niemand, Junimond: Rio Reiser prägte als Pionier die deutsche Rockmusik, nicht zuletzt etwa mit der legendären Band Ton Steine Scherben.
A New York Times Bestseller An Apple Best Book of the Month, February 2025An unforgettable portrait of an extraordinary life-one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood in 'slummy, one-horse towns'; obsessive desire; bursts of comedy; and indispensable friendships, reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep connection to nature helped her on a singular journey to become a beloved, Grammy-nominated artist.
The ultimate celebration of the ultimate rock 'n' roll band, filled with trivia, fun stories, puzzles and quizzes for Oasis fans and aspiring rock stars.
Reveals Jim Morrison as a shamanic initiate and esoteric teacher who used his role as a rock singer to promote the adventure of the spirit and express the power of inner experience Examines Morrisons deep occult and artistic influences, including Kurt Seligmanns The Mirror of Magic, Colin Wilsons The Outsider, and the works of Jack Kerouac Draws on Morrisons lyrics and poems, his intimate writings, and the recollections of friends like photographer Paul Ferrara and Doors keyboard player Ray ManzarekThe groundbreaking 1960s band The Doors, named for Aldous Huxleys The Doors of Perception, achieved incredible acclaim and influence, ultimately serving as a key group in the development of psychedelic and progressive rock.
In this intimate and open account - nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you've ever read - Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.
Drawing on the expertise of a wide range of professionals, Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Royal College of Music, London presents fresh perspectives on the work of music conservatoires today through an in-depth case study of the Royal College of Music (RCM), London.
Renowned music manager, Rikki Stein, has spent nearly six decades moving musicians around the world, and this book recounts a lifetime of adventure on the road.
Celebrate the history and memories of NSYNC with the ultimate tribute bookfilled with amazing tour photography, band-member profiles, fan memories, and more.
From the creator of the acclaimed country music history podcast Cocaine & Rhinestones, comes the epic American saga of country music's legendary royal couple—George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
This volume gathers together twelve essays on the composer's music, reflecting the author's interests in aesthetic and psychological issues, the sacred works, methods of structural analysis, and the problems of making critical editions.
Von seinen Bewunderern als "Poet am Klavier" gerühmt, von anderen als "Kollaborateur" der deutschen Besatzungsmacht im Zweiten Weltkrieg gebrandmarkt: Alfred Cortot (1877–1962) gehörte jener Generation legendärer Pianisten an, deren Spiel unverwechselbar ist und Musiker und Musikliebhaber nach wie vor in seinen Bann schlägt.
Providing a thorough introduction to both choral and instrumental conducting, this textbook offers a complete package of teaching, study, and assessment materials to support a single-semester foundational conducting course.