The 1980s: truly a unique decade. Often remembered for its eclectic mix of massive perms, shoulder pads, spandex, mullets, legwarmers and all kinds of glorious and questionable fashion trends, a multicoloured kaleidoscope of innovation and influence; but it wasn’t just extreme fashion that made the decade so special. It was a decade when everything in entertainment merged together, and it all flowed beautifully, through music. The 80s was a period when music, and the influence it had, was truly remarkable. It would be known as a golden age of music, a time when everyone brought something new and exciting to the table, a time when trends were no longer copied, they were set. It was the decade when music changed forever - there were changes in the way it was made, in how it was presented, and how it was performed. Alongside the wonderful voluminous hairstyles and smouldering stares, it was the decade when Pop Music was truly born. The new romantics, synthpop, hip hop, the power ballad and new wave all came together at the start of the decade and had long lasting influence. This was a time when technology was truly born within music and entertainment: the cassette tape, the Sony Walkman, the VCR and the compact disc; the introduction of satellite technology and the launch of MTV; and the arrival of the synthesiser and the drum machine, which enabled free flowing originality like never before. Never in the history of music and entertainment had everything come together so quickly and so perfectly to enable creativity, imagination and individuality. This book will take you back there. As well surveying all the trends of the decade, it includes an eyewitness account of the time from Richard James Burgess MBE, one of the originators of the new romantic movement, producer of acts such as Spandau Ballet, Adam Ant and Kim Wilde. The 80s - When Music Went Pop is a study of exactly why the 80s were so special, and why the decade is held is such esteem so many years later. It was a time like never before, and its influence and legacy live on to this very day. If you ever wondered why the 80s is constantly referred to as one of the greatest decades of all time, especially for music, then here it is. The 80s, when music went pop!

The infamous 27 club remains an intriguing and fascinating statistic. The famous musicians that died at this age invites undeniable speculation and has always attracted mystery and attention. It could be purely coincidental that some of our most famous and iconic stars have died at 27 years of age, but there are many observers who believe that the age is not purely coincidental. There is something here that is much more intriguing, something much more symbolic. Although the club is completely notional there have been many different theories and speculations about the causes of such early deaths and their possible connections. Despite this fascination for the age of 27 the subjects within this book, although only creating a few albums, will have long lasting influence and direction on future generations. Each and every one of these legends had incredibly short careers but their impact on music and culture would be immense. They were completely unique in what they achieved in popular music and to the approach they created. At the time of their fame they were iconic and refreshing and often ahead of the times they were living in. Ultimately a combination of their untimely deaths and the importance of the work they produced will forever make them extremely significant, both musically and more importantly, culturally. The influence they left behind branching out much further than just the few albums they may have produced. With '27' James Court examines and uncovers the music and the lives of Six of the most iconic members of the 27 club. The book follows the careers and lives of each icon and scrutinizes the connections between them. It goes into every aspect of their short careers and looks at how they are connected beyond the age of 27. '27' strips away the myth surrounding the 27 club and uncovers how each legend dealt with the fame, attention and constant pressure. To this day '27' remains a cultural phenomenon. The subjects within this book shook the music world with their early deaths, and of course added to the remarkable coincidence and statistical spike for 27. The short lives these musicians had, the music they produced and the pioneering cultural impact they contributed, turned them instantly from household names, Into music legends... Amy Winehouse 27 years, 312 days Janice Joplin 27 years, 258 days Brian Jones 27 years, 125 days Jim Morrison 27 years, 207 days Kurt Cobain 27 years, 44 days Jimi Hendrix 27 years, 295 days

Full colour coffee table hard cover book looking back at 50 years of Aerosmith. 'A band like no other' is a statement to describe Aerosmith and their longevity within the realms of music and touring. The band has achieved phenomenal success over the years and at no point toned down the raw passion for Rock and Roll that they exude with every performance. Their energy, passion and long lasting dedication to the foundations of Rock have kept them at the top of the music world for decades. They gain new fans with every tour while still maintaining the respect and adoration of all within the Rock world. They are a truly unique outfit that have captivated and entertained audiences all over the world since they first burst onto the music scene in the early 1970's, growing in stature to become one of the most respected Rock band's of all time. But like all great Rock bands its the core influences that drive them. Its the early individual experiences coming together to form one force, one unit and one band. This early framework would form the foundations to elevate them forward and to remain so through some of the most indulgent and excessive times any band could encounter. These excesses have destroyed countless bands in the past but not Aerosmith, almost everything has been thrown at them, and still despite this they achieved incredible success. This would ultimately give them that cutting edge to ascend in the Rock world over taking there piers to dominate in the years ahead. But to understand just how great a Rock band Aerosmith truly are, and to see them like no other band, you have to start at the beginning...

A band like no other is not just a title within this book. Its a statement to describe Aerosmith and their longevity within the realms of music and touring. The band has achieved phenomenal success over the years and at no point toned down the raw passion for Rock and Roll that they exude with every performance. Their energy, passion and long lasting dedication to the foundations of Rock have kept them at the top of the music world for decades. They gain new fans with every tour while still maintaining the respect and adoration of all within the Rock world. They are a truly unique outfit that have captivated and entertained audiences all over the world since they first burst onto the music scene in the early 1970's, growing in stature to become one of the most respected Rock band's of all time. But like all great Rock bands its the core influences that drive them. Its the early individual experiences coming together to form one force, one unit and one band. This early framework would form the foundations to elevate them forward and to remain so through some of the most indulgent and excessive times any band could encounter. These excesses have destroyed countless bands in the past but not Aerosmith, almost everything has been thrown at them, and still despite this they achieved incredible success. This would ultimately give them that cutting edge to ascend in the Rock world over taking there piers to dominate in the years ahead. But to understand just how great a Rock band Aerosmith truly are, and to see them like no other band, you have to start at the beginning...

If there is any female artist that warrants the title of 'Queen of Pop' its Madonna. She remains the biggest selling female recording artist on the planet, and undoubtedly one of the greatest living pop stars. Madonna still continues to intelligently reinvent herself with each pioneering album and she has consistently regenerated her music and her image. She has transcended the world of pop for decades to become a true music legend and a global cultural icon. The third book by James Court in The Life The Genius The Legend series, follows every part of Madonna's incredible career in real time. Covering every album, every film and each highlight on the most ground breaking and defining female pop stars the music world has seen. Madonna remains completely unique and unchallenged in her longevity and accomplishments in music, following her extraordinary career.

Lenny Kravitz has been at the top of the music world for over 30 years, showing no signs of slowing down. A multi instrumentalist, songwriter, actor, and record producer his signature retro sound has incorporated all of the unique style's of the very best in music history, rock, blues, soul, R&B, funk, jazz, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, pop, folk, and ballads. Lenny Kravitz more than any other musician has seamlessly blended these styles into his own, creating a musical fusion, a melting pot of past influences that he continues to efficiently MASTER and PRODUCE with every album. A multiple Grammy award winner Lenny won the Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category. He also set the record for the most consecutive wins by a male. He has been nominated for and won numerous other awards ranging from American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, Brit Awards, and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. He has achieved sales in excess of 40 million records and counting and continues to create UNIQUE albums in his own sound, a sound created and nurtured over 3 decades developing 11 studio albums producing hits all over the world. He has written and produced alongside Mick Jagger, Madonna,Michael Jackson, Prince and many others. Lenny Kravitz stands as one of only a handful of individual Rock Stars that CONTINUOUSLY tourS with sell out concerts in Arenas all over the world. A truly global rock star with a talent for writing, producing and performing that is extremely rare in modern day music. THIS book examines his rise to fame and his constant successes', his albums, his tour's and his incredible musical ability. James Court brings the second book in the series following on from Prince The Life The Genius The Legend in 2018. Lenny Kravitz, The Life, The Genius, The Legend leaves no stone unturned and follows the life of this extraordinary Rock Star who first came to our attention in 1989 and has remained on the Music scene, producing quality songs and albums ever since. Through his own individual talent Lenny Kravitz has risen to become one of the most esteemed, admired, illustrious and respected Musicians in Rock music over the past 30 years. The Book highlights and reveals every part of this unique musical Genius, his rise to the top of Rock and Roll prominence, his life within music, his countless achievements on and off the stage, and ultimately, his legend.

After an illegal experiment explodes by a lightning strike in Sanders, Kansas, a pregnant woman breathes in the lethal mist that it caused and passes it to her unborn son, causing him to start rapidly growing immediately. She dies during his birth due to the size of her son in just a few hours later. The son, named Guy, survives and starts growing exponentially with heightened strength, hearing, and the ability to tap into parts of the brain that no one else can. When a doctor and his wife adopt him, they suddenly realize his illness and return him to the orphanage, where he is secretly kept in a locked room and tutored by a professional while growing up. In just two months time, he has grown to look like an 18 year old teenager. The evil mastermind of the experiment is wanting to erase any and all evidence linking him to his experiment, which he does. However, after learning that a boy was born with the serum inside him, he sends his goons out to find and kill him, along with anyone who stands in his way. Will Guy ever have a life free from pursuit? If so, will a cure ever be found to stop the rapid aging caused by the experiment?

"For the first time in his life, Guy was at the peak of happiness, surrounded by old and new friends who respected him, as he did them. Yes, it was a wonderful new beginning..." "Or so he thought."

It's been nearly three years since Guy has been living a normal life with his best friends and adoptive siblings, Scott and Cindy. Suddenly out of nowhere, he has a relapse, becoming contaminated once again. However, this time his body is somehow producing a much higher dose of the chemicals than it has ever produced before, causing him to lose control of not only his abilities, but his emotions as well. Upon further investigation, with the help of his sidekick Scott, he learns that the cause of his relapse is due to a telepathic link to two other men with the same contaminant in their blood, but much more powerful and stronger than he. The strangers, who seem to be unstoppable, are wrecking havoc in the state of Kansas, robbing banks and killing people who just look at them the wrong way. Guy teams up with the authorities to try and overthrow the two men who are ten times stronger than he, being ten times stronger than any ordinary man during his relapse, and that's not the least of his troubles. After learning of the existence of these dangerous killers and Guy himself, someone in the military opens the sealed files of Guy, wanting a piece of the action as well as a blood sample of any one of these men to find out what makes them stronger than any other human in body and mind. Since Guy is the only one powerful enough to stop these mischievous men, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice with his life to stop them with any means necessary. And if he does succeed, he must then escape the persistence of the military in acquiring the special blood he possesses. It's brains versus brawn in this adventurous hayride of a tale.

In this large, full colour, hard cover book by James Court, yu can read about guitarist, drummer, bass player, pianist, keyboardist, song writer, producer, programmer, arranger, vocalist, business entrepreneur, actor, director, dancer and choreographer Prince. James Court has been an avid collector, writer and follower of Prince and his work for more than thirty years. Upon Prince's death in April 2016, James set about the colossal task of revealing every part of this fascinating ever-changing musician, leaving no stone unturned. The Biography tackles the issue's that plagued the Superstar, his fight for Musical freedom and his constant need to write record and perform without restriction or filter.Often described as the greatest Musician of his generation Prince remained at the very top of the game, a multi-instrumentalist with the ability to write cutting edge songs at will, his talent ability and influence were simply unmatched. The results make this the most comprehensive, detailed and exhaustingly accurate depiction of one of the most popular, misunderstood and illusive musicians in modern day music....