Download or read book Legends of Rock Guitar written by Pete Prown and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1997 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive encyclopedia of rock guitar legends examining over three hundred artists beginning in the 1950s and covering a wide range of styles and includes performers such as Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Duane Eddy, Buddy Holly, Keith Richards, and more.
Download or read book Legends of Rock 2014 written by Ernesto Assante and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the roots of rock in the 1950s to the music of such contemporary favourites as Coldplay and Green Day, this celebration of rock and roll is a must for all fans of rock music and rock musicians.
Download or read book Black Diamond Queens written by Maureen Mahon and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American women have played a pivotal part in rock and roll—from laying its foundations and singing chart-topping hits to influencing some of the genre's most iconic acts. Despite this, black women's importance to the music's history has been diminished by narratives of rock as a mostly white male enterprise. In Black Diamond Queens, Maureen Mahon draws on recordings, press coverage, archival materials, and interviews to document the history of African American women in rock and roll between the 1950s and the 1980s. Mahon details the musical contributions and cultural impact of Big Mama Thornton, LaVern Baker, Betty Davis, Tina Turner, Merry Clayton, Labelle, the Shirelles, and others, demonstrating how dominant views of gender, race, sexuality, and genre affected their careers. By uncovering this hidden history of black women in rock and roll, Mahon reveals a powerful sonic legacy that continues to reverberate into the twenty-first century.
Download or read book Classic Queen written by Mick Rock and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen were the rarest of breeds: both genius in the studio and utterly brilliant performing live. Here, the photographer who provided the essential Queen image presents over 200 photos in full colour and black and white, together with contemporary quotes. He recalls his life and extraordinary times with the best-selling rock band.
Download or read book Queen written by Soledad Romero Mariño and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind-the-scenes stories and sophisticated artwork will give lifelong buffs and new fans alike a rare glimpse into the world of one of the most iconic and famous rock bands ever, Queen! From Freddie Mercury's childhood in Zanzibar and the early days of the band in London, to epic concerts and worldwide stardom, prepare to experience a theatrical event—the story of Queen. Readers of all ages will love reading about Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John; their immortal music, and the shared dream that made them legends.
Download or read book Rock God The Legend of BJ Levine written by Barnabas Miller and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When geeky middle-schooler B.J. Levine moves from Cleveland to New York City, he discovers his true purpose in life--to become a rock god. But in order to realize his destiny, he will have to battle disapproving parents, a mysterious group of middle-aged bikers, and his own apparent lack of musical talent.
Download or read book The Story of Rap written by Lindsey Sagar and published by Caterpillar Books. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Grandmaster Flash to Jay-Z rap has shaped generations and transformed the charts. Bop along with the greats in this adorable baby book that introduces little ones to the rappers that started it all.
Download or read book Guitar Hero Series written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Connecticut Rock n Roll written by Tony Renzoni and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long neglected in the annals of American music, the Nutmeg State's influence on the history of rock'n'roll deserves recognition. Connecticut's musical highlights include the beautiful harmonies of New Haven's Five Satins, Gene Pitney's rise to fame, Stamford's the Fifth Estate and notable rockers such as Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer and Saturday Night Live Band's Christine Ohlman. Rock Hall of Famers include Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz of the Talking Heads and Dennis Dunaway of the Alice Cooper Band. Some events became legend, like Jimi Hendrix's spellbinding performance at Yale's Woolsey Hall, Jim Morrison's onstage arrest at the New Haven Arena and teenage Bob Dylan's appearance at Branford's Indian Neck Folk Festival. With in-depth interviews as well as rare, never-before-seen photos, author Tony Renzoni leads a sonic trip that captures the spirit and zenith of the local scene.
Download or read book Janis written by Holly George-Warren and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longlisted for the 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence This blazingly intimate biography of Janis Joplin establishes the Queen of Rock & Roll as the rule-breaking musical trailblazer and complicated, gender-bending rebel she was. Janis Joplin’s first transgressive act was to be a white girl who gained an early sense of the power of the blues, music you could only find on obscure records and in roadhouses along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. But even before that, she stood out in her conservative oil town. She was a tomboy who was also intellectually curious and artistic. By the time she reached high school, she had drawn the scorn of her peers for her embrace of the Beats and her racially progressive views. Her parents doted on her in many ways, but were ultimately put off by her repeated acts of defiance. Janis Joplin has passed into legend as a brash, impassioned soul doomed by the pain that produced one of the most extraordinary voices in rock history. But in these pages, Holly George-Warren provides a revelatory and deeply satisfying portrait of a woman who wasn’t all about suffering. Janis was a perfectionist: a passionate, erudite musician who was born with talent but also worked exceptionally hard to develop it. She was a woman who pushed the boundaries of gender and sexuality long before it was socially acceptable. She was a sensitive seeker who wanted to marry and settle down—but couldn’t, or wouldn’t. She was a Texan who yearned to flee Texas but could never quite get away—even after becoming a countercultural icon in San Francisco. Written by one of the most highly regarded chroniclers of American music history, and based on unprecedented access to Janis Joplin’s family, friends, band mates, archives, and long-lost interviews, Janis is a complex, rewarding portrait of a remarkable artist finally getting her due.
Download or read book Queen Complete Works revised and updated written by Georg Purvis and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 1401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clashing together outrageous musical influences, and extravagant visual imagery, Queen's place in history as the greatest glam band of them all is rock solid. Their fan base continues to grow, over 25 years on from the death of Freddie Mercury, Queen's flamboyant, unforgettable front man. Georg Purvis's meticulous, session-by-session, song-by-song, album-by-album, tour-by-tour record of the band's progress is the complete reference source that Queen fans have been waiting for. If you love the Champions of Rock, it's all here: The Band - detailed insights into Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon including bands the members formed outside of Queen and solo endeavours The Albums - detailed production history and analysis of every album, including solo releases The Sessions - In depth coverage from the early days via A Night at The Opera all the way to Made in Heaven The Songs - hundreds of individual entries on all the famous recordings, as well as obscure, unreleased rarities The Tours - set-lists and histories of every Queen and Queen-related live show including Queen + Adam Lambert The Videos - a complete guide to Queen's groundbreaking video work The Movies - Flash Gordon, Highlander and 2018's Bohemian Rhapsody biopic Plus - the reunion shows with Paul Rodgers, Adam Lambert, the radio sessions, the costumes, the parties and much, much more...
Download or read book Pop Music Legends written by Hank Moore and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Music affects every person. It is the soundtrack of our happiness, zest for achievement and relationships to others. Music brings great ideas and feelings. It soothes the soul. It creates and sustains memories.” – Hank Moore Pop Music Legends covers change and growth of the music recording industry. It is based on the Hank Moore’s involvement in music over the years, interviews with hundreds of music stars and his knowledge of pop culture. It is the only book that encompasses a full-scope music perspective and is designed to have high appeal mass appeal, historical, entertainment and is applicable to a broad audience.
Download or read book Standing on the Shoulders of Legends written by Laverne Moore and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Civil Rights Activists and Politicians An old saying. . . Without them (trailblazers) there would be no us, and without their courage and sacrifices, many civil rights and politicians’ careers might have been thrown under the bus. A dynamic group of politicians and civil rights activists, who just wanted to make sure that people’s rights would not be abused, denied, or dismissed. Music Genres This gifted and talented group of musicians are well known in the music game, they sing many genres of music and each of them has a famous name. There’s Aretha, Bill, and Bobby, Fats, Ma Rainey and Marvin Gaye, Mahalia, Mary, and Michael Jackson, R&B, soul, and gospel, music that they can sing or play. Gladys, Jennifer, and John, Stevie Wonder, and Patti LaBelle, Travis, Jon, and Tina Turner, relatable stories in their songs, that they can beautifully tell. Entertainment An extraordinary list of entertainers, comedians, movie stars, entrepreneurs, and TV host, and in each of their distinguished professions, they are famous from coast to coast. Past entertainer legends had a much harder way to go, they took the hard knocks and challenges but success for them came very slow. While the current entertainers, also paid their dues, although their success was not without lots of anxiety, they had more options from which to choose. Sports Icons Damian, Giannis, Patrick, and Simone, Wilma Rudolph a legend of the past, each of them is an MVP in their sport and important members of their professional teams’ cast. Whether these superstar athletes participate in basketball, football, gymnastics, or track, the one thing they all have in common is that they are young, talented, gifted, and Black.
Download or read book Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache written by Martin Aston and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS OF HEARTACHE: HOW MUSIC CAME OUT
Download or read book Queen written by Martin Popoff and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoughtfully curated and gloriously illustrated retrospective of the band’s studio releases, Queen, comes just in time for the 45th anniversary of their debut LP and biopic. Formed in 1970, Queen went on to become one of the most popular—and most successful—rock bands of all time. Even following the untimely death of beloved and magnetic frontman Freddie Mercury, and nearly 50 years after their formation, interest in the band has continued, evidenced by scores of reissues, arena tours with surviving members, and a feature-film biopic. In this new installment in Voyageur Press’s Album by Album series, rock journo Martin Popoff convenes a cast of 19 Queen experts and superfans to discuss all 15 of the band’s studio albums (including their soundtrack for the 1980 film Flash Gordon). Panelists include Queen experts, rock journalists, musicians, and record industry figures. The results are freewheeling discussions delving into the individual songs, the circumstances that surrounded the recording of each album, the band and contemporary rock contexts into which they were released, and more. The engaging text of this beautifully designed book is illustrated throughout with rare live performance and candid offstage photography, as well as scads of rare Queen ephemera. The Album by Album series is a unique approach to the rock bio, injecting the varied voices of several contributors. The results have even the most diehard fans rushing back to their MP3 players (or turntables) to confirm the details and opinions expressed!
Download or read book You Can t Always Get What You Want written by Sam Cutler and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “straight-dope, tell-all account” of touring with two of the world’s greatest bands of the 60s and 70s—A “fast-moving narrative of rock-n-roll excess” (Publishers Weekly). In this all-access memoir of the psychedelic era, Sam Cutler recounts his life as tour manager for the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead—whom he calls the yin and yang of bands. After working with the Rolling Stones at their historic Hyde Park concert in 1969, Sam managed their American tour later that year, when he famously dubbed them “The Greatest Rock Band in the World.” And he was caught in the middle as their triumph took a tragic turn during a free concert at the Altamont Speedway in California, where a man in the crowd was killed by the Hell’s Angels. After that, Sam took up with the fun-loving Grateful Dead, managing their tours and finances, and taking part in their endless hijinks on the road. With intimate portraits of other stars of the time—including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Band, the Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, and Eric Clapton—this memoir is a treasure trove of insights and anecdotes that bring some of rock’s greatest legends to life.
Download or read book Rock Legends Icons of the Music Industry written by Harry Tekell and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rock Legends: Icons of the Music Industry takes readers on an electrifying journey through the evolution of rock music, celebrating the lives and legacies of the genre's most influential artists. From the birth of rock 'n' roll with pioneers like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry to the revolutionary sounds of the British Invasion, the counterculture explosion of psychedelic rock, and the raw power of punk, this book explores every major era and movement. Discover the stories behind iconic bands and solo artists, delve into the cultural impact of their music, and understand how rock has continuously evolved, influencing and reflecting societal changes. Perfect for music enthusiasts and rock aficionados, this comprehensive guide captures the spirit and essence of rock 'n' roll, honoring the legends who made it all possible.
