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The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret by Kent Hartman Publisher Comments “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) List Price $25.99 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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What's That Sound? An Introduction to Rock and Its History, 2e by John Covach Publisher Comments '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) Your price: $26.25 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation by Sheila Weller Publisher Comments 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) List Price $17.00 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azerrad Publisher Comments 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) List Price $19.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Black Coffee Blues by Henry Rollins Synopsis "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) Your price: $11.00 New - Trade Paper
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Buried Alive : the Biography of Janis Joplin ((Rev)92 Edition) by Myra Friedman Publisher Comments 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) List Price $17.00 Your price: $9.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Fleetwood Mac: The Definitive History by Mike Evans Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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The Beatles: 365 Days by Simon Wells Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $32.50 New - Hardcover
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Celine Dion: Let's Talk about Love (33 1/3 Series) by Carl Wilson Publisher Comments 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) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell: The Dangerous Glitter of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed by Dave Thompson Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution by Sara Marcus Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $14.99 New - Trade Paper
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Sonic Boom!: The History of Northwest Rock, from Louie Louie to Smells Like Teen Spirit by Peter Blecha Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction by Marc Canter and Jason Porath and Jack Lue Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music by Anthony Decurtis Publisher Comments 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) List Price $40.00 Your price: $18.50 Used - Trade Paper
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When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography of Led Zeppelin by Mick Wall Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $27.99 New - Hardcover
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Gospel According To the Beatles (06 Edition) by Turner Publisher Comments 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) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.00 Used - Hardcover
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The Definitive Dylan Songbook (Bob Dylan) by Bob Dylan Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $39.95 New - Trade Paper
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Why AC/DC Matters by Anthony Bozza Publisher Comments "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) Your price: $16.66 New - Hardcover
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Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock with CD (Audio) by Richie Unterberger Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $22.95 New - Trade Paper
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Crosstown Traffic: Jimi Hendrix and the Post-War Rock'n'Roll Revolution by Charles Shaar Murray Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $18.99 New - Trade Paper
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