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Music Everywhere - The Rock and Roll Roots of a Southern Town (Hardcover): Marty Jourard Music Everywhere - The Rock and Roll Roots of a Southern Town (Hardcover)
Marty Jourard
R565 R480 Discovery Miles 4 800 Save R85 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When the Beatles launched into fame in 1963, they inspired a generation to pick up an instrument and start a band. Rock and roll took the world by storm, but one small town in particular seemed to pump out prominent musicians and popular bands at factory pace. Many American college towns have their own story to tell when it comes to their rock and roll roots, but Gainesville's story is unique: dozens of resident musicians launched into national prominence, eight inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a steady stream of major acts rolling through on a regular basis. Marty Jourard-himself a member of the chart-topping Motels-looks at Gainesville through the mid-1960s and 1970s, delving into individual stories of the musicians, businesses, and promoters that helped foster innovative, professional music in a small north Florida town. From Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to Stephen Stills and the Eagles' Don Felder and Bernie Leadon, Gainesville cultivated some of the most celebrated musicians and songwriters of the time. Music Everywhere brings to light a key chapter in the history of American rock and roll-a time when music was a way of life and bands popped up by the dozen, some falling by the wayside, but others indelibly changing the face of rock and roll. Here is the story of the people, the town, and a culture that nurtured a wellspring of talent.

Three Minutes of Magic (Paperback): Patrick Geoffrey Docherty Three Minutes of Magic (Paperback)
Patrick Geoffrey Docherty
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition) (Paperback, 6th edition): Nicholas Pegg The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition) (Paperback, 6th edition)
Nicholas Pegg 1
R887 R733 Discovery Miles 7 330 Save R154 (17%) In Stock

THE ULTIMATE EDITION - EXPANDED AND UPDATED WITH MORE THAN 70,000 WORDS OF NEW MATERIALCritically acclaimed in its previous editions, The Complete David Bowie is recognized as the foremost source of analysis and information on every facet of Bowie's work. The A-Z of songs and the day-by-day dateline are the most complete ever published. From his boyhood skiffle performance at the 18th Bromley Scouts' Summer Camp, to the majesty of his final masterpiece Blackstar, every aspect of David Bowie's extraordinary career is explored and dissected by Nicholas Pegg's unrivalled combination of in-depth knowledge and penetrating insight.* The Albums - detailed production history and analysis of every album.*The Songs - hundreds of individual entries reveal the facts and anecdotes behind not just the famous recordings, but also the most obscure of unreleased rarities - from 'Absolute Beginners' to 'Ziggy Stardust', from 'Abdulmajid' to 'Zion'.* The Tours - set-lists and histories of every live show.* The Actor - a complete guide to Bowie's career on stage and screen.* Plus - the videos, the BBC radio sessions, the paintings, the internet and much more.

Music in a Word Volume 3 - Whippings and Apologies (Paperback): Ira A Robbins Music in a Word Volume 3 - Whippings and Apologies (Paperback)
Ira A Robbins
R608 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Shut Up and Give Me the Mic (Paperback): Dee Snider Shut Up and Give Me the Mic (Paperback)
Dee Snider
R541 R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Save R80 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A classically trained countertenor who sang with his high school choir, Dee remembers the day he decided he was "not gonna take it" and stopped caring what people thought about him. Following in the footsteps of his idols Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath, Dee jumped from band to band until he met Jay Jay French and Twisted Sister. But it wasn't until he met his costume-designing soul-mate Suzette that they developed his unique style. Dee's hard work finally paid off with an impressive resume that includes: a monster hit record; smash MTV videos; a long-running radio show, "The House of Hair"; appearances in film (Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Howard Stern's Private Parts, StrangeLand) and television (Growing Up Twisted, Celebrity Apprentice); and a starring role in Broadway's Rock of Ages. He even authored a teenage survival guide that was required reading in Russia! Filled with entertaining anecdotes and candid confessions, Shut Up and Give Me the Miketakes you through the good times and bad with a heavy metal star who worked as hard as he played, and who did it all for his wife, four kids, and millions of "SMF " (Sick Mother F******) fans.

So Much to Say - Dave Matthews Band--20 Years on the Road (Paperback, Original): Nikki Van Noy So Much to Say - Dave Matthews Band--20 Years on the Road (Paperback, Original)
Nikki Van Noy
R476 R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Save R80 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In time for the band's twentieth anniversary, the inside story of the Dave Matthews Band-from the early days playing small gigs in Charlottesville to their current sold-out annual summer concert tours...and more than thirty-five million records sold. Dave Matthews Band has one of the largest and most loyal followings of any band today-after twenty years of constant touring and several acclaimed, multiplatinum albums, the members enjoy a connection with their fans that few other acts can match. Ask DMB devotees and they'll happily tell you tales of amazing sold-out summer shows, the stunning venues they've seen the band play all around the world, classic live show recordings...and memories of good times with great friends, old and new. For hundreds of thousands of people, affection for DMB goes far beyond simple fan adulation-it's a way of life. Journalist (and fan) Nikki Van Noy bridges the gap between the band and their followers, looking at the DMB phenomenon from all perspectives-including interviews with the band, Charlottesville insiders who knew them in the early days, and, of course, the DMB fans who witnessed it all. This lively, insider book offers insights into: -The beginnings of the band in Charlottesville, VA-which gave rise to the culture of taping and trading live shows, and the early online networking that laid the groundwork for their later explosive success. -The heady success of their first several albums-when the small "club" of DMB fans suddenly became a lot less exclusive. -Their creative misfires in the early 2000s-including the leaked Lillywhite Sessions. -The crushing sudden loss of saxophonist LeRoi Moore-and how the band emerged stronger than ever. A chronicle of the live Dave Matthews Band experience and what it means to be a part of it, So Much to Say is a comprehensive biography of this incredible group and the fans who helped them achieve such enduring success.

My Life in Dire Straits - The Inside Story of One of the Biggest Bands in Rock History (Hardcover): John Illsley My Life in Dire Straits - The Inside Story of One of the Biggest Bands in Rock History (Hardcover)
John Illsley; Foreword by Mark Knopfler
R813 R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Save R134 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first, and only, inside story of one of the greatest bands in rock history--Dire Straits--as told by founding member and bassist John Illsley One of the most successful music acts of all time, Dire Straits filled stadiums around the world. Their albums sold hundreds of millions of copies and their music--classics like "Sultans of Swing," "Romeo and Juliet," "Money for Nothing," and "Brothers in Arms"--is still played on every continent today. There was, quite simply, no bigger band on the planet throughout the eighties. In this powerful and entertaining memoir, founding member John Illsley gives the inside track on the most successful rock band of their time. From playing gigs in the spit-and-sawdust pubs of south London, to hanging out with Bob Dylan in LA, Illsley tells the story of the band with searching honesty, soulful reflection, and wry humor. Starting with his own unlikely beginnings in Middle England, he recounts the band's rise from humble origins to the best-known venues in the world, the working man's clubs to Madison Square Garden, sharing gigs with wild punk bands to rocking the Live Aid stage at Wembley. And woven throughout is an intimate portrait and tribute to his great friend Mark Knopfler, the band's lead singer, songwriter, and remarkable guitarist. Tracing an idea that created a phenomenal musical legacy, an extraordinary journey of joy and pain, companionship and surprises, this is John Illsley's life in Dire Straits.

The Butterfly Effect - How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America (Paperback): Marcus J. Moore The Butterfly Effect - How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America (Paperback)
Marcus J. Moore
R461 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R81 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Just Kids - the National Book Award-winning memoir (Paperback): Patti Smith Just Kids - the National Book Award-winning memoir (Paperback)
Patti Smith 2
R392 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Winner of the 2010 Non-Fiction National Book Award Patti Smith's definitive memoir: an evocative, honest and moving coming-of-age story of her extraordinary relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe 'Sharp, elegiac and finely crafted' Sunday Times 'Terrifically evocative ... The most spellbinding and diverting portrait of funky-but-chic New York in the late '60s and '70s that any alumnus has committed to print' New York Times 'Render, harrowing, often hilarious' Vogue In 1967, a chance meeting between two young people led to a romance and a lifelong friendship that would carry each to international success never dreamed of. The backdrop is Brooklyn, Chelsea Hotel, Max's Kansas City, Scribner's Bookstore, Coney Island, Warhol's Factory and the whole city resplendent. Among their friends, literary lights, musicians and artists such as Harry Smith, Bobby Neuwirth, Allen Ginsberg, Sandy Daley, Sam Shepherd, William Burroughs, etc. It was a heightened time politically and culturally; the art and music worlds exploding and colliding. In the midst of all this two kids made a pact to always care for one another. Scrappy, romantic, committed to making art, they prodded and provided each other with faith and confidence during the hungry years--the days of cous-cous and lettuce soup. Just Kids begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. Beautifully written, this is a profound portrait of two young artists, often hungry, sated only by art and experience. And an unforgettable portrait of New York, her rich and poor, hustlers and hellions, those who made it and those whose memory lingers near.

The Butterfly Effect - How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America (Hardcover): Marcus J. Moore The Butterfly Effect - How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America (Hardcover)
Marcus J. Moore
R595 Discovery Miles 5 950 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Kendrick Lamar understands and employs blues, jazz, and soul in his music, which makes it startling. His work is more than merely brilliant; it is magic' Toni Morrison 'Lamar is a man living on a real and metaphorical peak, with one eye trained on the heavens, the other searching for stories in the valley below' Guardian __________ Kendrick Lamar is at the top of his game. He has been described as the poet Laureate of hip-hop, perceptive, philosophical, unapologetic, fearless, and an innovative storyteller whose body of work has been compared to James Joyce and James Baldwin. He is a visionary who will go down as history as one of the most important artists of all time. But what's so striking about Kendrick Lamar, aside from his impressive accolades, is how he's effectively established himself as a formidable opponent of oppression, a force for change. Through his confessional poetics, his politically charged anthems, and his radical performances, Lamar has become a beacon of light for many people in America. Written by veteran journalist and music critic Marcus J. Moore, this is the first biography of Kendrick Lamar. It's the definitive account of his coming-of-age as an artist, his resurrection of jazz, his profound impact on a racially fraught America, and his emergence as the bona fide King of Rap. The book traces not only Lamar's powerful impact on music but also on our current society, especially under the weight of police brutality, divisive politics, and social injustice. With exclusive interviews with his family, friends, and record producers, this book is the must-read for any fan. The Butterfly Effect is the extraordinary, triumphant story of a modern lyrical prophet and an American icon who has given hope to those buckling under the weight of systemic oppression, reminding everyone that through it all, "we gon' be alright". __________ 'Essential reading' Rolling Stone 'By the end of listening to his first full album, I felt like I knew everything about him. He brings you into his world with his lyrics in a way that really paints a clear picture' Eminem 'I love everything about his music. I can literally listen to his music and become a kid growing up with all the struggles in the inner city, but at the same time [learn] all the lessons it taught that we use as men today.' Lebron James 'For a gentle dude, he throws a righteous punch; I wouldn't get in the way of it. No single artist will ever be the antidote to a generation's malaise, but just identifying some of the problems really helps' Bono 'Kendrick Lamar is a master of storytelling' New York

Down The Front (Paperback): Adam Broadway Down The Front (Paperback)
Adam Broadway
R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

One Man's Search for the Perfect Gig You know the way the bass makes your plastic cup of watery beer throb? Who the hell (you think, as you sit there in some huge hangar, peering into the distance) are those ants on the stage? Ever bumped into a celeb and said something that made you sound like a prat? Ever found yourself stuck at a red light in a battered old car with ten of your mates, chased by four angry skinheads? Over more than thirty years of gig-going, Adam Broadway has been there, done that. The Jam, Killing Joke, DeadMau5, Glastonbury, dodgy sanitation and stitches a | The Prodigy, James, U2, Reading, ecstasy and embarrassment a | Leftfield, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Ezio, Cambridge Junction and Brixton Academy, everyday life and Goths - and much, much more. Along the way Adam - yes, now follically challenged and with tinnitus to boot - tells us something the shallow-callow cool-school of rock journalism never could. He tells it like it is. If you ever found music really said something to you about your friends, your relationships, your dreams, your life - the sheer passion and honesty of Down the Front is here to remind you. Join Adam for the best view in the house. a Go on a | get down the front.'

The Lost Supreme - The Life of Dreamgirl Florence Ballard (Paperback): Peter Benjaminson The Lost Supreme - The Life of Dreamgirl Florence Ballard (Paperback)
Peter Benjaminson
R460 R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Save R75 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the months before she died, Florence Ballard, the spunky teenager who founded the most successful female vocal group in history--the Supremes--told her own side of the story. Recorded on tape, Flo shed light on all areas of her life, including the surprising identity of the man by whom she was raped prior to her entering the music business, the details of her love-hate relationship with Motown Records czar Berry Gordy, her drinking problem and pleas for help, a never-ending desire to be the Supremes' lead singer, and her attempts to get her life back on track after being brutally expelled from the group. This is a tumultuous and heartbreaking story of a world-famous performer whose life ended at the age of 32 as a lonely mother of three who had only recently recovered from years of poverty and despair.

Come and Get These Memories - The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters (Paperback): Eddie... Come and Get These Memories - The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters (Paperback)
Eddie Holland, Brian Holland, Dave Thompson
R347 R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Save R61 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

As the creative force behind Berry Gordy Jr.'s Motown Records in the mid-Sixties, a writing credit from Holland Dozier Holland was virtually a guarantee of chart success. From Stop! In The Name Of Love to How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You, they were the songwriting and production dream team responsible for some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century. In this compelling autobiography, brothers Eddie and Brian Holland share their story for the first time, starting with growing up in Detroit raised by a single mother and their grandmother, before shining a light on their early musical careers. A gifted lyricist, Eddie started out as a solo singer with Berry Gordy as his manager before partnering up with his brother Brian and Lamont Dozier, both talented arrangers and producers. When Holland Dozier Holland came together, they helped transform Motown Records from a local soul label into a worldwide hit factory, home to international superstars such as Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Miracles, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers. After an awe-inspiring tenure they left Motown in 1968, continuing their successes at new labels and with new collaborators for years to come. Featuring honest and open first-hand accounts, Come and Get These Memories is more than just a behind-the-scenes look at Motown Records at its peak: Eddie and Brian set the record straight on both their personal and professional lives and offer a revealing slice of pop-music history.

The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll - The Illustrated Story of Sun Records and the 70 Recordings That Changed the World... The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll - The Illustrated Story of Sun Records and the 70 Recordings That Changed the World (Hardcover)
Peter Guralnick, Colin Escott
R1,308 R1,052 Discovery Miles 10 520 Save R256 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

THE ILLUSTRATED STORY OF SUN RECORDS AND THE 70 RECORDINGS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Sun Records: the company that launched Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins. This is where Rock 'n Roll was born. Written by two of the most acclaimed music writers of our time, The Birth of Rock n' Roll: 70 Years of Sun Records looks at this history of this legendary label through the lens of 70 of its most iconic recordings. Accompanying the recordings is the label's origin story and a look at the mission of the label today, as well as fascinating dives into subjects such as the legendary Million Dollar Quartet, and how the song "Harper Valley, PTA" funded the purchase of the label. Featuring hundreds of rare images from the Sun archives as well as a foreword by music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, this is a one-of-a-kind book for anyone who wants to know where it all started.

KISS KLASSIFIED 2017 - WAR STORIES FROM A KISS ARMY GENERAL (Hardcover): KISS KLASSIFIED 2017 - WAR STORIES FROM A KISS ARMY GENERAL (Hardcover)
R1,290 R1,034 Discovery Miles 10 340 Save R256 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
"The Beatles" and Some Other Guys - Rock Family Trees of the Sixties (Paperback): Pete Frame "The Beatles" and Some Other Guys - Rock Family Trees of the Sixties (Paperback)
Pete Frame; Illustrated by Pete Frame
R602 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R113 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Following the success of Complete Rock Family Trees, Pete Frame documents the story of The Beatles. The trees unfold alongside photographs and memorabilia to document the Liverpool scene. Other froups featured are Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Searchers, and The Swinging Blue Jeans.

Kraftwerk: I Was A Robot (Paperback, Revised edition): Wolfgang Flur Kraftwerk: I Was A Robot (Paperback, Revised edition)
Wolfgang Flur 1
R544 R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Save R94 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Wolfgang Flur was a member of Kraftwerk from 1973 to 1987, contributing to albums such as Autobahn (1974), Radioaktivitat (1975), Trans-Europa Express (1977), Die Mensch-Maschine (1978), Computerwelt (1981) and Electric Cafe (1986). He continues to record music with his solo album Eloquence being released in 2015.

The Beatles Trivia Book (Paperback): Dale Raynes The Beatles Trivia Book (Paperback)
Dale Raynes
R336 R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Save R57 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
John, Paul & Me Before the Beatles - The True Story of the Very Early Days (Paperback): Len Garry John, Paul & Me Before the Beatles - The True Story of the Very Early Days (Paperback)
Len Garry
R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a true life story account of Len Garry's childhood memories of his childhood days spent with John Lennon and Paul McCartney and the forming of the band The Quarrymen. Also the day John Lennon met Paul McCartney for the very first time at St. Peter's Church fete on 6th July 1957, this book is a first hand account of what took place on that day plus more stories.

The Art of Soundtrack Covers (Calendar): Bernd Jonkmanns, Oliver Seltmann The Art of Soundtrack Covers (Calendar)
Bernd Jonkmanns, Oliver Seltmann
R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
BRIGHT (Paperback): Jessica Jung BRIGHT (Paperback)
Jessica Jung
R265 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R53 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out sequel, about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation. Couture gowns, press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of her game. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashion's biggest names. Her life's a swirl of technicolour glamour and adoring fans. Rachel can't imagine shining any brighter. The only thing that's missing is love-but Rachel's determined to follow the rules. In her world, falling in love can cost you everything. Enter Alex. When Rachel literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded metro, she's tempted to give up her anti-love vows. Alex is more than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. He believes in Rachel's future-both in music and in fashion. But the higher you rise, the harder you fall. And when a shocking act of betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her heart.

Adrenalized - Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond (Paperback): Phil Collen Adrenalized - Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond (Paperback)
Phil Collen; As told to Chris Epting
R443 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R76 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
I Ain't Mad at Ya (Paperback): Owen Broomfield I Ain't Mad at Ya (Paperback)
Owen Broomfield
R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

I Ain't Mad At Ya offers a rare insight into growing up in Birmingham's black community in the 70s and 80s and shines a light on the incredible amount of black music culture produced in the vibrant suburb of Handsworth and the role its musicians and entrepreneurs have played in shaping and influencing popular music in the UK.

Lightning Striking - Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll (Paperback): Lenny Kaye Lightning Striking - Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll (Paperback)
Lenny Kaye
R623 R523 Discovery Miles 5 230 Save R100 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Vehicle - a verse novel (Paperback): Jen Calleja Vehicle - a verse novel (Paperback)
Jen Calleja
R369 R301 Discovery Miles 3 010 Save R68 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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