Chris Salewicz Knihy

V dějinách rockové hudby existují legendy a Legendy. Bezmála čtyřicet let po jeho předčasné smrti Bob Marley a jeho kapela Wailers nadále patří k nejpopulárnějším hudebním skupinám všech dob. JEJICH VÝZNAM ZA TA DLOUHÁ LÉTA JENOM VZROSTL. Zkušený hudební publicista Richie Unterberger v této knize dokumentuje neuvěřitelnou cestu mladých muzikantů, začínajících na počátku 60. let v jamajském Kingstonu. Píše o jejich klíčovém vlivu na rozšíření reggae do celého světa a také o dosažení postu mezinárodních hvězd. Unterberger se zabývá rovněž aspektem společenského uvědomění v Marleyho hudbě, který z něj udělal univerzální symbol boje za svobodu a spravedlnost. Mimo jiné popisuje, jak jeho život ovlivňovala hrdost k jamajskému původu a rastafariánskému učení. Nechybí ani dramatické události, jež provázely kariéru Wailers – rozpad původního tria v polovině 70. let, pokus o vraždu Boba Marleyho, dokonanou vraždu Petera Toshe, Marleyho onemocnění a jeho předčasnou smrt v roce 1981. Rozsáhle se věnuje také různým vlivům, které Wailers formovaly, významu spolupráce s Lee „Scratchem“ Perrym. Vypráví o kariéře a úspěchu Marleyho kolegů z původních Wailers, především pak Petera Toshe a Bunnyho Wailera. Kniha je protkaná fotografiemi z koncertů, momentkami ze zákulisí i kopiemi dobových dokumentů. Jedná se o důstojnou poctu těmto hudebním velikánům.

The Clash emerged as a pivotal band in the late 1970s and early 1980s, blending rockabilly, reggae, Memphis soul, and protest music to address war, racism, and economic despair, bringing a conscience to punk. Their debut album and London Calling are consistently ranked among the best albums ever, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Joe Strummer, the band's charismatic front man, embodied outlaw integrity and street cool, combining toughness with poetic sensitivity. His untimely death in December 2002 further cemented his iconic status. Music journalist Chris Salewicz, a close friend of Strummer for nearly thirty years, offers an in-depth look at his life and the Clash's influence on the punk movement. With exclusive insights from Strummer's friends, family, and fellow musicians, Salewicz crafts a definitive biography that traces Strummer's rise to fame, his struggles after the band's breakup, and his remarkable comeback later in life. He positions Strummer among notable protest singers like Woody Guthrie, John Lennon, and Bob Marley, while exploring the lasting cultural impact of both Strummer and punk music.

The book will be published to coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations of Island Records in May 2009: these include a large-scale, month-long exhibition of Island artwork in London's Soho; a week of concerts by key artists at Shepherds Bush Empire; a 90-minute BBC television documentary about the label; a Radio 2 series; and deluxe re-releases of many iconic Island records, which will continue throughout 2009. Illustrated by copious rare images, including original artwork and photographs, from the Island Records archives, "Keep on Running" will tell the story of this extraordinary independent label, its art and its artists, in a series of nine essays by some of the UK's most renowned these include Jon Savage, Paul Morley, Richard Williams, Robin Denselow, Joe Boyd, Sean O'Hagen, Vivien Goldman, and Chris Salewicz. Photographers include Anton Corbijn, Adrian Boot, Gered Mankowitz, Jean-Paul Goude, and Kate Simon.

Drawing upon his extensive research and conversations with the guitarist and his entourage, Chris Salewicz unravels the enigma that is Jimmy Page, presenting a complete portrait of the man and his work. Covering everything from the early days as one of London's leading session players to the decades-long power struggle with sorcerer's apprentice Robert Plant, this book is the final word on the man who has courted the occult, curated his own legacy and guaranteed himself immortality.

Director, writer, producer -- George Lucas has done it all. By securing the merchandising and sequel rights to his movie Star Wars and starting Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) to produce special effects, Lucas created an empire. This book covers the latest details about Lucas, his projects, and ILM.

What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock'n'roll? How is that he has not only remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but has also become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans across the globe?

Robert Johnson. Brian Jones. Jimi Hendrix. Janis Joplin. Jim Morrison. Kurt Cobain. Amy Winehouse.They were inspirational, controversial, talismanic and innovative. They lead lives full of myth, scandal, sex, drugs and some of the most glorious music that has ever heard. Though each of their lives were cut tragically short at the age of 27, they would all leave the world having changed it irrevocably.Chris Salewicz tells, in intimate detail, the stories behind these compelling figures. From Robert Johnson and his legendary deal with the devil, to Jimi Hendrix appearing like a psychedelic comet on the London scene, through to Amy Winehouse's blazing talent and her savage appetite for self-destruction.

Chronicles the making of Stone's films and includes unabridged reviews and full credit lists for each film