John Tobler Knihy

Legendárna rocková skupina z Los Angeles vedená charizmatickým spevákom Jimom Morrisonom rozpráva svoj vlastný príbeh.

Examines the lives and musical careers of Jim Morrison and the other members of the rock group, the Doors, and traces the development of the band's musical style

From throwaway Eurovision to highly respected pop icons, ABBA's extraordinary journey through the pages of rock history ABBA's story has everything: incredible voices, love, marriages, break-ups, divorces, and some of the most memorable outfits ever seen on a stage. Rod Leissle pays tribute to the band's superb stagecraft, while respected session musician Les Davidson analyzes the songs and lyrics of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.

A definitive reference work on 20th century popular music--more than 3,000 entries spanning the entire field of non-classical music of this era. Briefs on performers, songwriters, producers, and record labels, fully cross-referenced with albums and suggested further reading.

A comprehensive guide to the music of the legendary Beatles provides a complete discography of record albums and singles and includes extensive background information on the group and their songs

Arguably the world's most famous Swedes, ABBA--Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny, and Agnetha--delighted (or disgusted) music listeners with their too-perfect, chirpy harmonies in the late '70s and early '80s. This fully authorized biography complements their greatest hits CD, ABBA GOLD, and contains over 250 photos and a complete discography.

This diary looks at what happened on each day of the year in rock music covering the years from 1955 to 1993. The book is packed with information about hundreds of rock figures - births, deaths, red-letter days and milestones. From the vintage rock 'n' rollers like Bill Haley and Elvis Presley, through the so-called British invasion of America in the 1960s, to psychaedelia, heavy metal, Glam rock, punk and new romanticism, right up-to-date with rap and hip-hop.

When Buddy Holly died in 1959, the whole word mourned. His career lasted three short years and he had an outstanding impact on rock'n'roll. Yet he was only 22 when he died. In The Buddy Holly Story, rock journalist and broadcaster John Tobler takes a perceptive look at the short and legendary career of the bespectacled young Texan. Illustrated with more than 120 photographs, this large format biography explores in words and pictures Buddy Holly's life and personality, and the influence of this music which can still be felt through the myriad re-releases and cover versions of his rock'n'roll classics.

A nice clean copy. Some highlighting on 3 pages. Dustwrapper is a little torn with one area of loss to top front corner. Additional shipping costs will be requested.