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This a biography of rock and roll pioneer, Buddy Holly, who died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. In his 18 month professional career, he was an innovative singer, musician, and song-writer. His musical is enduring nearly six decades after his death. Holly was a talented singer and musician, as well as a prolific song-writer and budding record producer. He was truly an early pioneer of rock and roll. Holly's premature death leaves the great unanswered question: What if?

Funk Music History: The Complete Guide to the Rhythm, Legacy, and Essential Albums of the Groove That Changed Music Step into the rhythm of rebellion, creativity, and cultural power with Funk Music History: The Complete Guide to the Rhythm, Legacy, and Essential Albums of the Groove That Changed Music. This comprehensive guide explores the full journey of funk — from its roots in gospel, blues, and jazz to its explosive rise in the 1970s, its influence on hip-hop and pop, and its vibrant 21st-century revival. Discover how legends like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Parliament-...

Music made him famous. Truth made him dangerous. Fela was not just a musician—he was a revolutionary, a cultural force, and one of the most fearless voices Africa has ever produced. In a nation ruled by soldiers and silence, Fela chose sound. In a continent wrestling with postcolonial betrayal, he chose resistance. This gripping biography traces the extraordinary life of the man who created Afrobeat and turned music into a weapon against corruption, military dictatorship, and cultural oppression. From his politically charged upbringing in Abeokuta, to his musical education in London, his ...

One family. Three voices. A secret that could silence the song. Deitrick Hammond was the man behind the music, a legendary sideman who spent years touring in the shadow of giants like Cleveland Massey. He was on the verge of his own solo stardom when he made a choice that changed everything: he walked away from the lights of the road to plant roots in Atlanta, choosing a quiet life of family over the noise of fame. For twenty years, the "Hammond Sound" remained a family treasure—until a sudden tragedy leaves his three daughters, Melody, Harmony, and Lyric, with nothing but a basement full...

The first major biography of the Carter Family, the musical pioneers who almost single-handedly created the sounds and traditions that grew into modern folk, country, and bluegrass music. Meticulously researched and lovingly written, it is a look at a world and a culture that, rather than passing, has continued to exist in the music that is the legacy of the Carters - songs that have shaped and influenced generations of artists who have followed them.

The award-winning, platinum-selling rapper, songwriter, and television personality shares her “open and revealing account” (Neil Martinez-Belkin, New York Times bestselling author) of coming of age in Miami, her unstoppable ascent to music stardom, and her lasting impact as a legendary...

Bestselling author and legendary Doors drummer John Densmore offers a powerful exploration of the "greed gene"-that part of the human psyche that propels us toward the accumulation of more and more wealth, even at the expense of our principles, friendships, and the well-being of society. This is the gripping account of the legal battle to control The Doors's artistic destiny. In it, Densmore looks at his conflict with his bandmates over the right to use The Doors's name, revealing the ways in which this struggle mirrors and reflects a much larger societal issue.

The Taylor Book is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining pop sensation, packed with all the context you need to fully immerse yourself in the Swiftiverse. From her humble beginnings as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no...

Discover the never-before-told complete story of the remarkable relationship between country music icons Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. "Important and inspiring." —Miranda Lambert Loretta Lynn and the late Patsy Cline are legends—country icons and sisters of the heart. For the first time ever...

Sequel to Grammy-nominated bestseller Under the Big Black Sun, continuing the up-close and personal account of the L.A. punk scene Picking up where Under the Big Black Sun left off, More Fun in the New World explores the years 1982 to 1987, covering the dizzying pinnacle of L.A.'s punk...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin—actress, singer, and legendary style icon—and her profound cultural impact, from the “acerbic, culturally astute, and genuine” (The New York Times) author of the instant New York Times bestseller Glossy. Jane Birkin was...

Texas attorney Billy Bob Holland must confront the past in order to save his illegitimate son from a murder conviction in this brilliant, fast-paced thriller from beloved New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke. Lucas Smothers, nineteen and from the wrong end of town, has been arrested...

The Castrati: Their Lives, Their Music, Their Legacy in Opera’s Golden Age (Rediscovering Classical Music) For over two centuries, they were the superstars of the opera world—revered, envied, and worshipped like demigods. With voices that defied nature, soaring effortlessly from haunting whispers to dazzling virtuosity, the castrati became the most celebrated and controversial figures in music history. Yet today, their names are barely remembered, their once-glorious voices lost to time. In The Castrati, renowned performer and music historian RIchard Fleischman pulls back the curtain on...

Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend. "Aside from Sondheim's own exceptional books...this may be the best coffee-table volume devoted to his work."(Shelf Awareness)...

Ragtime Music History: The Complete Guide to the Origins, Legacy, and Essential Recordings of America’s First Popular Music is your ultimate deep dive into one of the most influential musical genres in American culture. From its syncopated origins in African American communities to its peak in the saloons, parlors, and vaudeville stages of the early 20th century, this beautifully written guide explores the evolution, key figures, cultural impact, and lasting legacy of ragtime. Discover the stories of Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Eubie Blake; learn how ragtime shaped early jazz, inspired...

In this novel "full of music, magnetism, and familial obligation" (Emma Straub, author of All Adults Here) a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy—a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secrets she has spent a lifetime...

Motown Music for Beginners: How to Discover the History and Sound of America's Soulful Legacy is your essential guide to understanding, appreciating, and collecting the soul-stirring sounds of Motown. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the genre, this book takes you deep into the heart of the music that defined a generation and continues to inspire artists today. Explore the powerful story of Motown’s founding by Berry Gordy, meet the legendary artists who shaped its golden age, and uncover the contributions of the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Learn how Motown changed ...

Latin music fans, from lovers of Bad Bunny to devotees of old-school Bachata and Reggaeton, will love Muévelo, a compelling look at the impact of Latin music in our lives, culture, and history. Podcast hosts of Radio Menea, Miriam Zoila Pérez (Pérez) and Verónica Bayetti Flores (Vero)...

Sophisticated Giant presents the life and legacy of tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon (1923-1990), one of the major innovators of modern jazz. In a context of biography, history, and memoir, Maxine Gordon has completed the book that her late husband began, weaving his “solo” turns with her voice and a chorus of voices from past and present. Reading like a jazz composition, the blend of research, anecdote, and a selection of Dexter’s personal letters reflects his colorful life and legendary times.

Shares the spiritual wisdom of Rastafari through the stories, teachings, and traditions of practicing Rastas in Jamaica Includes the author’s interviews with bush doctors, healers, and Rastafarians gathered during his 15 years of living in Jamaica Reveals the old ways of the...