Popular Artist Biographies
Skydog –
The Duane Allman Story
Duane Allman brought white-hot
intensity to his life, onstage, in the
studio, and beyond. Skydog reveals
the complete story of Duane Allman,
from his early struggles and his ses-
sion days, to the formation of the
Allman Brothers Band and his tragic
early death at age 24.
00331450 ...........................$24.95
Backstage Passes
& Backstabbing Bastards
Al Kooper’s legendary Backstage
Passes is available again! Al’s quirkly
life, from would’be teenage rocker,
to crashing Bob Dylan’s recording session and playing the organ
on Highway 61, to forming Blood,
Sweat, and Tears and masterminding the Super Sessions, it’s all here
00331934 ..........................$19.95
frontman
Richard Barone, former lead singer
of indie rock pioneers the Bongos,
survived two decades in the spotlight to tell the tale. From learning
recording tricks from some of the
top names in the music industry,
to innovating the intimate cham-ber-pop genrer, he continues to
push the boundaries of modern
rock and inventive self-expression.
00331769 ...........................$19.95
Jeff Beck – Crazy fingers
The book describes in detail:
Beck’s favored Fender guitars;
passion for hot rods; relationships
with Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page,
Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy and
other artists; love of rockabilly;
recording collaborations ranging
from Donovan to Tina Turner;
landmark solo and instrumental
work; and much more.
00330738 ..........................$15.95
Blue Melody –
Tim Buckley remembered
Revealing Buckley’s poetic intel-
ligence and captivating humor,
Blue Melody recounts dozens of
behind-the-scenes stories, plus
new information on the circum-
stances surrounding his alcohol
and heroin overdose in 1975 at
age 28.
00330980 ......................... $19.95
Gallagher, Marriott,
Derringer & Trower
This is the first biography – group
or otherwise – of four players
whose dedication to music and
screaming virtuosity has been in-
spirational to a generation of fans
and admirers. never before seen.
00330766 ......................... $19.95
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The most comprehensive evalua-
tion of George Harrison’s musical
career ever published. Treating
each of Harrison’s songs with
unprecedented analysis, author
Simon Leng reveals Harrison’s
eclectic approach and thoroughly
defines Harrison’s role in the
Beatles.
0331385 ............................$19.95
Ultimate Hendrix
Hendrix expert John McDermott
chronicles each of Jimi’s revolution-
ary recording sessions, enlisting the
help of Hendrix’s friend and band-
mate Billy Cox and sound engineer
and photographer Eddie Kramer.
Also includes vivid new descriptions
of every single live Hendrix concert
from 1963 to 1970.
00331990 ..........................$34.95
i Want to Take You Higher
Author Jeff Kaliss scored the first
face-to-face interview with the reclusive superstar in over 20 years, making this book a must-read for any
rock ’n’ roll fan. From his anthemic
early hits through the moody meditations of “There’s a Riot Going On”
and beyond, Sly & the Family Stone
have left an indelible stamp on rock,
funk, pop, and hip hop.
00331421 ...........................$24.95
The Kinks –
All Day and All of the night
Author Doug Hinman lays out
The Kinks’ history in fascinating
chronological detail, revealing new
stories and fresh insights into the
band started by brothers Ray and
Dave Davies.
00331099 .........................$24.95
Led Zeppelin
This meticulous book turns away
from Zeppelin’s well-chronicled
antics on the road to explore what
made them the biggest rock band
of their day and an enduring influence on generations of musicians.
With many rare and seldom-seen
photographs, this is the definitive vindication of Led Zeppelin’s
place at the pinnacle of 20th century musical achievement.
00331336 ..........................$29.95
Mr. Tambourine Man
Told through the personal recol-
lections of those closest to Clark,
Mr. Tambourine Man offers a rare
glimpse into his life and work, a
revealing portrait of one of rock’s
greatest bands, and a cautionary
tale of the pitfalls of fame. En-
dorsed by the Gene Clark estate,
the book also features rare and
previously unseen photos from
family and friends.
00331280 ..........................$19.99
Jimmy Page
MAGUS, MUSICIAN, MAN
This biography portrays all his spiri-
tual, artistic, and personal dimen-
sions. Swinging London, the Sunset
Strip, Bron-yr-Aur, Kashmir, and
Clarksdale: Magus, Musician, Man
traverses through all of Page’s hal-
lowed stomping grounds and tells,
at last, the complete story of one of
rock ’n’ roll’s most enigmatic and
influential talents.
00331359 ..............................$25.00
A Pure Drop
Buckley’s friends, peers, enemies,
collaborators, lovers, and others
speak of the Jeff they knew – or,
in some cases, thought they knew.
His struggles with writer’s block are
explored, as are his battles with the
concept of stardom, his desire for
escape, and his attempts to deal
with the unavoidable legacy of his
equally gifted father, Tim Buckley.
00332810 ..........................$24.99
The Yardbirds
The Yardbirds came from middle-
class England, embraced the soul-
ful music of the African-American
South, and helped re-import it
back into the States as the em-
bryo of heavy metal music. In the
process, the band produced three
guitar greats: Eric Clapton, Jimmy
Page and Jeff Beck.
00330988 ..........................$22.95
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