Rock Legends

By night, Brian Johnson sings in the biggest rock 'n' roll band on the planet. But by day, AC/DC's charismatic, flat-capped frontman gets to indulge his passion for all things automotive. Cars and rock 'n'roll - they were made for each other. Car racer, car collector, and all-round car enthusiast, Johnson is an incurable, certifiable petrolhead who can't remember a time when four wheels didn't feature as large in his life as music

Laurel Canyon was the neighborhood perched above the clubs and record companies of Sunset Strip where Joni Mitchell, Jim Morrison, Graham Nash, Cass Elliot, Carole King, Don Henley, and Peter Tork, just to name a few, lived and collaborated to make an indelible mark on our music and our culture.

It was that voice, those eyes, that hair, the cars, the girls. Elvis Presley revolutionized American pop culture when, at age 21, he became a modern superstar. A Memphis Beau Brummel even before he found fame, Elvis had a personal style that, like his music, had an immediate impact on his audience that continues to influence us today.

One mystery, one romance, and a possessed raven. In the corridors of Singsong's Magical College, Gabriela the janitor's flesh began turning to stone. Why didn't anybody say that kissing gargoyles is a bad idea? Things are rocky enough, but then someone summons a malevolent demon on her shift in the school's library, and now he's stalking her. Gabby embarks on a desperate quest to locate her elusive father to save her from turning to stone while avoiding the demon, but she can't do it alone. She'll need the help of Percival Marigold, her arch nemesis, to navigate the balls and tea parties ...

He was my teenage obsession… and now he’s my biggest competition. I had one dream my entire life: ✅ Sing on stage. ✅ Prove I was good enough. ✅ Make it to the finals. I drove thousands of miles to chase my once-in-a-lifetime shot. But when I step onto the stage, I find out Phoenix Steel is here, too. The rockstar whose poster I had on my wall. The one who ruined his first shot at fame—and now he wants a comeback. And he wants me. The problem? He’s the competition. And if he wins, I go back to my tiny hometown, my broken dreams, and a life I never wanted. I should focus on my ...

Evan Dando, front man of The Lemonheads and “poster boy—and prettiest boy—of Gen X” (The New York Times), spills the true story of his band’s tumultuous history and what it was like to be famous in the pre-internet days in this candid, colorful, and unputdownable memoir. After Kurt...

Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung contains the wild and brilliant writings of Lester Bangs—the most outrageous and popular rock critic of the 1970s—edited and with an introduction by the reigning dean of rock critics, Greil Marcus.

The definitive biography of country legend Merle Haggard by the New York Times bestselling biographer of Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant, The Eagles, and more. Merle Haggard was one of the most important country music musicians who ever lived. His astonishing musical career stretched across the...

Héroes del silencio, una de las bandas de rock más famosas e internacionales de nuestro país, que incluso tras su disolución todavía cuenta con miles y miles de fans acérrimos, tiene por fin el libro que merece. Un grupo obsesionado por la excelencia y quizás esto fue lo que les llevó a ser pioneros en terrenos intransitados entonces en España.

Leaving school and starting his career at Decca Records in 1958 at the age of sixteen, Tony King would soon find himself becoming close friends with Elton John, rekindling John Lennon and Yoko Ono's relationship, mediating a quarrelsome Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and spending time with Freddie Mercury in his final days - a far cry from his childhood days in Eastbourne. Living in an era of seismic social, technological and cultural transformation, King experienced these defining moments as a stalwart in London and New York's gay scenes.

Few rock drummers remain as universally praised as Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. Listen to any Zeppelin album, and you will hear a virtual showcase on expert rock drumming, while never getting in the way of the group’s other members and their contributions - singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, and bassist John Paul Jones. But sadly, one of rock’s all-time greats died tragically young - he was only 32 years old - resulting in the end of one of rock’s most celebrated bands.

John Glatt tells the story of the Fillmores through the lives of Bill Graham, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Carlos Santana, and an all-star supporting cast. Chronicling the East and West Coast cultures of the late 1960s and early 1970s-New York City with its speed, heroin, and the Velvet Underground versus San Francisco with the LSD-drenched Summer of Love - Glatt reveals how Graham made it all possible. But why did Graham shutter both Fillmores within weeks of each other in 1971, during the height of their popularity?

From behind the walls of a handful of well-hidden, unlikely recording studios in the Los Angeles area, legends-in-waiting created masterpiece albums. It was a time of astonishing creativity and unprecedented fame and fortune. It was also a time of unfettered excess that threatened to unravel everything along the way. With access that only a longtime music business insider can provide, Kent Hartman packs Goodnight, L.A. with never-before-told stories about the most prolific time and iconic place in rock 'n' roll history.

It started with a collision. It might just end with forever. Ava Sinclair didn’t fly halfway around the world to fall for a man who thinks “winging it” is a life skill. The no-nonsense New York marine biologist came to Cairns with one mission, secure a grant to protect the Great Barrier Reef, and definitely not to get entangled with Brody Tanner, a maddeningly charming eco-tour guide whose grin is as reckless as his dive plans. But when a tropical storm smashes her research sub into his boat, Ava and Brody are forced into an unlikely alliance. The catch? To outsmart a ruthless ...

The 1960s: The Decade Music Changed and Influenced the Decades That FollowedIt was a time when music felt bigger than ever, changing the way people saw the world and themselves. Artists began experimenting with new sounds, blending different styles. From rock to country, folk to pop, and jazz to Motown, the music of the 1960s captured the energy of a generation that wanted to break free from old traditions and create something new. This was the decade when The Beatles took the world by storm, Bob Dylan made us think with his lyrics, and artists like Aretha Franklin and Sam Cooke used their ...

Elvis vs. the World: 40 Legendary Showdowns That Shaped the King offers a gripping new perspective on the life of Elvis Presley—one dramatic clash at a time. From Sun Records to the Las Vegas years, from backstage betrayals to public controversies, this book recounts 40 real-life confrontations that defined the rise, fall, and legacy of the King of Rock and Roll. In sharply drawn, fast-moving chapters, it explores everything from Elvis’s battle for artistic freedom to his conflicts with Colonel Parker, his complicated love life, his encounters with the Beatles, and the tragic personal ...

Roger Waters's mind revealed. Deep dive into the philosophy, history, and radical beliefs behind Pink Floyd's The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon. Quotes on war, politics, & alienation. The Uncompromising Canon: The Ultimate Collection of Quotes from a Living Legend Get inside the head of Roger Waters. For decades, the co-founder and conceptual genius behind Pink Floyd has defined the sound of political resistance and existential despair. His words—whether sung on stage, shouted in interviews, or etched into the vinyl of albums like The Wall and The Dark Side of the Moon—are not just ...

Heart of Thunder and the Seven Sisters: The Story of the Birth of Morro Rock Some legends are more than myth... Long ago, before the forests vanished and the mountains turned to stone, the native people lived in peace beneath towering trees. But when the savage People of the Bear arrived, seeking conquest through blood and savagery, their peaceful world was shattered. Facing certain destruction, their leader Heart of Thunder sought guidance from the Sacred Father, who revealed a vision—one that required great sacrifice and even greater courage. As flames consumed the land and the earth ...

Conversations with Legends is an inspiring journey through the world of business, passion, and mentorship, told through the lens of one man’s encounters with some of the most influential figures in his life. From the Ferrari world to Hollywood, from the airwaves of national radio to the high-stakes world of business, this book brings to light the invaluable lessons learned from those who have shaped the author's path. In this memoir, you’ll meet the people who fueled his passion—individuals like Lyle Tanner, a legend in the Ferrari parts business, whose mentorship transformed his ...

Discover Elvis Presley’s most profound and inspiring quotes on life, fame, and faith. "Truth is like the sun." The ultimate collection of the King's wisdom. Get the book! The King in His Own Words: Step Behind the Velvet Rope and Uncover the Soul of Elvis Presley. Beyond the electrifying voice, the dazzling jumpsuits, and the hysteria of the crowds was a man of deep faith, philosophical insights, and profound humility. This essential collection curates over 100 of Elvis Presley’s most candid, witty, and moving quotes, allowing you to hear the King’s counsel directly. More than just a ...