Lesley-Ann Jones Knihy

Začínajúca kapela Rollin’ Stones odohrala svoj prvý koncert 12. júla 1962 v klube Marquee. Po pridaní „g“ do názvu sa z nich stala legenda, ktorá za šesťdesiat rokov stále „valí svetom ako zhrdzavené staré tanky bez vojny“. Na začiatku bola pätica britských chlapcov, ktorých očarilo afroamerické blues. Rýchlo sa však od coverov odklonili a začali miešať blues s provokatívnymi témami ako ženy, sex a drogy. Napriek tomu, že ich považovali za „przniteľov mládeže“ a „poslov diabla“, vytvorili hudbu, ktorá oslovuje dodnes. Ich postavenie sa časom upevnilo, zatiaľ čo Elvis zomrel a Beatles sa rozpadli; Jagger a Richards sú stále aktívni, aj keď možno trochu „obrástli machom“. Ako sa z chlapcov na okraji spoločnosti stali svetovými hviezdami a značkou? Aké obete tento prechod sprevádzali? Rolling Stones sú plní protikladov, ich príbeh spája sny a nádeje s prozaickými realitami, ktoré ich priviedli k rockovému pamätníku, postavenému na hodnotách, proti ktorým odjakživa rebelovali. Sú dobrí, zlí, občas škaredí, no predovšetkým sú stále s nami.

Freddie Mercury, la leggenda: il suo genio musicale, la sua voce magica e la sua incomparabile creatività continuano ad affascinare milioni di fan. In questa eccezionale biografia la giornalista musicale Lesley-Ann Jones, fin dai primi anni Ottanta a stretto contatto con i Queen e il loro entourage, scandaglia la storia del rocker, sfrondando chiacchiere e pettegolezzi per portare alla luce la personalità di un individuo timido e affascinante, deciso a sperimentare ogni eccesso - compresi quelli che gli abbrevieranno drammaticamente la vita - pur di esprimersi. Scopriamo così gli eventi fondamentali della vita di Freddie, dalla nascita a Zanzibar alla solitudine del collegio in India, dalla fuga a Londra al successo planetario della band, fino alla tragica morte per AIDS. Un racconto documentato, avvincente e ricco di aneddoti, che rivela la rigida educazione, la sessualità libera, la passione divorante per la musica, il tormento e l'euforia alla radice di canzoni rimaste nella storia, il periodo cruciale in cui una spettacolare performance al Live Aid catapultò il gruppo di nuovo al centro della scena.

Sugestivně napsaný životopis rozplétá záhadu, kterou představovala Lennonova osobnost, a přináší jeho úplný portrét – komplexní informace o jeho životě, láskách, hudbě, o jeho předčasné smrti a také o odkazu, který nám zanechal. Autorka pozorně sleduje, jaké životní zážitky Lennona formovaly, a které jeho osobnostní rysy vedly k tomu, že před svou násilnou smrtí žil v newyorském exilu. Jenže co když „skutečný“ John Lennon zemřel už dlouho předtím? Kdo nebo co Johna Lennona vlastně zabilo? Čtyři kulky, jež 8. prosince 1980 vnikly do jeho těla ze zbraně atentátníka Marka Chapmana, dílo zkázy možná pouze dokonaly. Autorka vykresluje Lennona jako mimořádně nadaného, přemýšlivého a citlivého umělce, jako komplikovanou i chybující osobnost, jež doplácela na tlak svého talentu a slávy, ale také jako ztrápeného syna, manžela a otce. Čtenářům se nabízí citlivý, upřímný a odvážný portrét jedné z nejtrvalejších světových legend, ale také intimní pohled na ženy i muže v jeho životě. Kniha obsahuje řadu nově objevených informací a také údaje z autorčiných rozhovorů s lidmi, kteří znali Lennona nejlépe.

Přelomová biografie frontmana skupiny Queen. Jen pár lidí na světě vědělo, že si Freddie Mercury vedl sérii velmi osobních deníků, které odkázal nejbližšímu člověku, kterého v životě měl. Nyní můžete do nejniternějších myšlenek slavného zpěváka nahlédnout i vy. Biografická publikace představuje šokující detaily jeho dětství na Zanzibaru a v Indii, ukazuje jeho obavy i touhy, rozplétá síť jeho milostných vztahů s muži i ženami. Je to definitivní tečka za Freddieho životním příběhem, který byl v minulosti ústy jiných už tolikrát překroucen.

This is the definitive biography of Freddie Mercury. Written by an award-winning rock journalist, Lesley-Ann Jones toured widely with Queen forming lasting friendships with the band. Now, having secured access to the remaining band members and those who were closest to Freddie, from childhood to death, Lesley-Ann has written the most in depth account of one of music's best loved and most complex figures. Meticulously researched, sympathetic, unsensational, the book - like the forthcoming film - will focus on the period in the 1980s when Queen began to fragment, before their Live Aid performance put them back in the frame. In her journey to understand the man behind the legend, Lesley-Ann Jones has travelled from London to Zanzibar to India. Packed with exclusive interviews and told with the invaluable perspective that the twenty years since Mercury's death presents, Freddie Mercury is the most up to date portrait of a legendary man. Fully revised and updated edition.

This biography aims to deconstruct the myths surrounding Queen's lead singer and provide an intimate portrayal of Freddie's life and death. From his birthplace in Zanzibar to his final home in London, the author interviews the key people in Mercury's life.

A compelling new book that unravels the enigma of John Lennon from acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones.

Pulling back the many hidden layers of John Lennon’s life, Lesley-Ann Jones closely tracks the events and personality traits that led to the rock star living in self-imposed exile in New York—where he was shot dead outside his apartment on that fateful autumn day forty years ago. Late on December 8th, 1980, the world abruptly stopped turning for millions, as news broke that the world's most beloved musician had been gunned down in cold blood in New York City. The most iconic Beatle left behind an unrivaled body of music and legions of faithful disciples—yet his profound legacy has brought with it as many questions and contradictions as his music has provided truths and certainties. In this compelling exploration, acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones unravels the enigma that was John Lennon to present a complete portrait of the man, his life, his loves, his music, his untimely death, and, ultimately, his legacy. Using fresh first-hand research, unseen material and exclusive interviews with the people who knew Lennon best, Jones's search for answers offers a spellbinding, 360-degree view of one of the world's most iconic music legends. The Search for John Lennon delves deep into psyche of the world's most storied musician—the good, the bad and the genius—forty years on from his tragic death.

WHO - OR WHAT - WAS THE REAL LOVE OF FREDDIE MERCURY'S LIFE? This sensational new biography of Queen's frontman delves into the complexities of his romantic life, challenging the notion that Mary Austin was his one true love. Best-selling biographer Lesley-Ann Jones traces Mercury's relationships from his boarding school days in India to his final moments in London. She examines why none of his partners could fully embrace the role of his life partner. The author explores Mercury's intense connections with various figures, including Mary, German actress Barbara Valentin, and Irish barber Jim Hutton. She highlights his admiration for Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé and his close friendship with Elton John, while also investigating his deep ties with Queen bandmates. Jones scrutinizes Mercury's relationship with music, often described as his 'food of love,' and his insatiable appetite for sex, raising the question of whether any of these relationships truly represented the love of his life. Drawing on personal interviews and firsthand accounts, this moving narrative uncovers lesser-known aspects of Mercury's loves, creating a captivating portrait of a legendary rock star. Released during the 30th anniversary of his death and what would have been his 75th birthday, this biography serves as a heartfelt tribute from an author who has long admired his artistry.

His music thrilled the generation it was written for, and has entertained and inspired every generation since. Hero : David Bowie is an exploration of the man behind the myths and the makeup told from the very beginning