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The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret
The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret
by Kent Hartman
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“A fascinating look into the West Coast recording studio scene of the 60s and the inside story of the music you heard on the radio. If you always assumed the musicians you listened to were the same people you saw onstage, you are in for a big... (read more)

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What's That Sound? An Introduction to Rock and Its History, 2e
What's That Sound? An Introduction to Rock and Its History, 2e
by John Covach
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'With innovative listening guides (both print and electronic), a rich visual program, and a strong support package, the text gives students a comprehensive and engaging introduction to rock history. '... (read more)

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Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation
Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation
by Sheila Weller
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A groundbreaking and irresistible biography of three of America's most important musical artists -- Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon -- charts their lives as women at a magical moment in time. Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon... (read more)

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Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana
Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana
by Michael Azerrad
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Nirvana came out of nowhere in 1991 to sell  nearly five million copies of their landmark album  Nevermind, whose thunderous sound  and indelible melodies embodied all the confusion,  frustration, and passion of... (read more)

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Black Coffee Blues
Black Coffee Blues
by Henry Rollins
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"If I lose the light of the sun, I will write by candlelight, moonlight, no light, If I lose paper and ink, I will write in blood on forgotten walls. I will write always. I will capture nights all over the world and bring them to you." Henry Rollins... (read more)

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Buried Alive : the Biography of Janis Joplin ((Rev)92 Edition)
Buried Alive : the Biography of Janis Joplin ((Rev)92 Edition)
by Myra Friedman
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Electrifying, highly acclaimed, and intensely personal, this new and updated version of Myra Friedman's classic biography of Janis Joplin teems with dramatic insights into Joplin's genius and into the chaotic times that catapulted her to fame as the... (read more)

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Fleetwood Mac: The Definitive History
Fleetwood Mac: The Definitive History
by Mike Evans
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Can't stop thinking about Fleetwood Mac? This lavish, in-depth volume tells all about the legendary group: its music, tours, awards, turbulent personal relationships, and more. After enjoying initial success as a British blues band, Fleetwood Mac became... (read more)

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The Beatles: 365 Days
The Beatles: 365 Days
by Simon Wells
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This dazzling photographic survey--in 425 black-and-white and color images, most of which are rarely or never before seen--follows the Beatles through the arc of their spectacular career from 1963 to 1970. Arranged chronologically, the photos trace the... (read more)

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Celine Dion:  Let's Talk about Love (33 1/3 Series)
Celine Dion: Let's Talk about Love (33 1/3 Series)
by Carl Wilson
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33 1/3 is a series of short books about a wide variety of albums, by artists ranging from James Brown to the Beastie Boys. Launched in September 2003, the series now contains over 50 titles and is acclaimed and loved by fans, musicians and scholars alike.... (read more)

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Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell: The Dangerous Glitter of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed
Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell: The Dangerous Glitter of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed
by Dave Thompson
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First-ever look at the intertwining, outrageous lives of three rock legends. When Lou Reed and Iggy Pop first met David Bowie in the fall of 1971, Bowie was just another English musician passing through New York City. Lou was still recovering from the... (read more)

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Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution
Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution
by Sara Marcus
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Girls to the Front is the epic, definitive history of Riot Grrrl — the radical feminist uprising that exploded into the public eye in the 1990s and included incendiary punk bands Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy, and Huggy Bear. A dynamic... (read more)

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Sonic Boom!: The History of Northwest Rock, from Louie Louie to Smells Like Teen Spirit
Sonic Boom!: The History of Northwest Rock, from Louie Louie to Smells Like Teen Spirit
by Peter Blecha
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In this epic exploration of the Pacific Northwest's esteemed garage rock traditions, Peter Blecha, Seattle's rock 'n' roll archaeologist, skillfully weaves together the untold tales behind the rise of the region's early dance halls, recording studios... (read more)

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Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction
Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction
by Marc Canter and Jason Porath and Jack Lue
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When teenager and amateur photographer Marc Canter set out to document his best friend Saul Hudson's rise as a rock guitarist in 1982, he never imagined he was documenting the genesis of of the next great rock 'n' roll band. His friend became the... (read more)

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Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music
Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music
by Anthony Decurtis
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The ultimate illustrated history of rock & roll--comprehensive, authoritative, and fully updated with coverage of the most important new sounds and artists of the 1980s and `90s.... (read more)

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When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography of Led Zeppelin
When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography of Led Zeppelin
by Mick Wall
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Veteran rock journalist Mick Wall unflinchingly tells the story of the band that pushed the envelope on both creativity and excess, even by rock ‘n roll standards. Led Zeppelin was the last great band of the 1960s and the first great band of the... (read more)

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Gospel According To the Beatles (06 Edition)
Gospel According To the Beatles (06 Edition)
by Turner
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A renowned British music journalist surveys the religious and spiritual influence of the Beatles. With new interviews, never-before-published material, and fresh insights, Turner helps the reader see how the Fab Four left a gospel of love, peace... (read more)

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The Definitive Dylan Songbook (Bob Dylan)
The Definitive Dylan Songbook (Bob Dylan)
by Bob Dylan
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The complete songbook from the greatest singer/songwriter of all time! Now with every song together in one giant volume, the ultimate Dylan songbook features over 329 tunes, including all of his greatest hits as well as his lesser-known work. With melody... (read more)

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Why AC/DC Matters
Why AC/DC Matters
by Anthony Bozza
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"I′ll go on record as saying they′re the greatest rock & roll band of all time. They didn′t write emotional lyrics. They didn′t play emotional songs. The emotion is all in that groove. And that groove is timeless."... (read more)

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Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock with CD (Audio)
Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock with CD (Audio)
by Richie Unterberger
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This book explores the evolution of 19 intriguing artists bred by the unique 1960s music scene, and traces the musical and cultural threads that gave birth to their electrifying innovations. From folk-rockers to blue- and brown-eyed soulsters to rock... (read more)

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Crosstown Traffic: Jimi Hendrix and the Post-War Rock'n'Roll Revolution
Crosstown Traffic: Jimi Hendrix and the Post-War Rock'n'Roll Revolution
by Charles Shaar Murray
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Called by "Entertainment Weekly" "The best book on Hendrix", "Crosstown Traffic" rode their A-list for over two months and won the prestigious Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award. Roots-savvy British critic Charles Shaar Murray assesses the lifework of... (read more)

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