Synopses & Reviews
Eric Claptonand#8212;aka "Old Slow Hand"and#8212;is one of the greatest guitarists of all time and the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on three separate occasions. In his long career with such supergroups as The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, as well as a solo artist, he has received countless awards. To mark his illustrious 50-year career,
Eric Clapton Treasures celebrates the legendary musician through stunning rarely published photographs and 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers, and signed photographs.
Eric Clapton Treasures gives readers a front-row seat (and backstage pass, too) to Clapton's unparalleled career.
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This in-depth book reveals the roots and origins of the songs on all eight of the band's celebrated studio albums, together with the stories behind material released after Zeppelin's break-up in 1980.
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Led Zeppelinand#8217;s hard-driving mix of blues-rock and funk electrified generations of fans, providing them with an unforgettable, monumental musical experience. Superbly illustrated,
Led Zeppelin: The Stories Behind Every Led Zeppelin Song delves into the true-life tales and people that inspired one of the greatest bands of all time. What were and#147;The Houses of the Holyand#8221;? Where was the and#147;Stairway to Heavenand#8221;?This in-depth look reveals the roots and origins of the songs on all eight of the bandand#8217;s celebrated studio albums, together with all the stories behind material released after Zeppelinand#8217;s breakup in 1980.
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About the Author
Chris Welch started out as a reporter on UK music weekly Melody Maker in the mid-1960s. He went on the road with Led Zeppelin, The Who, Bowie, and more during the 1970s. Chris has since worked on a variety of music magazines and has written more than 20 books on rock music. He also contributes to UK newspapers. In 2012 Chris was awarded a Gold Badge of Merit Award for his special contribution to Britain's music industry by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in London. On that occasion, Eric Clapton said: and#8220;Congratulations, Chris, on your Gold Badge Award and many thanks for all your support over the years.and#8221;