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Selects ten songs recorded between 1956 and 2008 that embody rock and roll as a thing in itself--in the story each song tells, inhabits, and creates in its legacy.

Gives a vivid behind-the-scenes, up-close-and-personal account of how a handful of Minnesota rock bands erupted out of a small Midwest market and made it big.

"A work of unparalleled candor and splendorous beauty, The Lyrics celebrates the creative life and the musical genius of Paul McCartney through 154 of his most meaningful songs. From his early Liverpool days, through the historic decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his long solo career, The Lyrics pairs the definitive texts of 154 Paul McCartney songs with first-person commentaries on his life and music. Spanning two alphabetically arranged volumes,...

Adam, now a rising rock star, and Mia, a successful cellist, reunite in New York and reconnect after the horrific events that tore them apart when Mia almost died in a car accident three years earlier.

This performance is regarded by the band and fans alike as one of the finest they have ever played. To date it is the only time Yes has performed at the Festival. With sparkling performances of new and classic tracks it's clear to see why this concert has remained long in the memories of those who were there.

"Get a personal guided tour through an amazing historical back-catalog of music that was previously unavailable. We Rock!: A Fun Family Guide for Exploring Rock Music History is a guided tour through thrilling corners of the musical universe that should not be missed! This book highlights great songs in rock history, shares insights and stories on the artists, details the social and historical influences at play, and offers fun activities for families...

"Jonathan Lethem and Kevin Dettmar's Shake It Up invites the reader into the tumult and excitement of the rock revolution through fifty landmark pieces by a supergroup of writers on rock in all its variety, from heavy metal to disco, punk to hip-hop. Stanley Booth describes a recording session with Otis Redding; Ellen Willis traces the meteoric career of Janis Joplin; Ellen Sander recalls the chaotic world of Led Zeppelin on tour; Nick Tosches etches...

Presents a guide to selecting a musical style for a band. Includes an overview of different music styles, tips for selecting a style, and guidance on creating a band. Also includes a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

A visual, song-by-song history of The Rolling Stones covers their studio albums, compilation albums, and more than one hundred singles, providing photographs, musician lists, and recording and song development information.