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

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

Explore the ultimate collection of Lemmy Kilmister quotes, Motörhead history, and heavy metal wisdom. Born to Lose, Live to Win captures the unfiltered voice of rock’s most legendary frontman. The definitive guide to the "Ace of Spades" himself. There was rock and roll before Lemmy, and there is rock and roll after him—but it will never be the same. As the leader of Motörhead, Lemmy Kilmister didn't just play music; he lived a manifesto of speed, volume, and unshakeable integrity. Born to Lose, Live to Win: The High-Velocity Wisdom of Lemmy is the first book to center entirely on 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.

Kage has been obsessed with the dark folk singer for as long as he can remember, and after a chance encounter, he vows to make her his. However, loving Fallon is no easy feat. She breaks hearts, refusing to claim them, and when her past comes into the light, the reason why is obvious. Can Fallon and Kage survive the ghosts that haunt her?

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 ...

Some people believe that they will do anything humanly possible for love, and some people will move heaven and earth for it. Leigh has always believed that she fell into the first category, but as she feels herself falling for Ryan, she wonders if she's descending into madness instead, clutching madly at her ideals on the way down but losing grip every time Ryan looks at her or whispers in her ear. Maybe heroines in books would do better than her but hey, heroes in books have nothing on Ryan. He says he wants to be friends, but he doesn't kiss like a friend. She vows that she won't go any ...

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 ...

JFK's Secret Doctor tells a thrilling story of adventure and a historic medical career. Set against the grand panorama of 20th century world events, it captures the remarkable life and spirit of climber and medical visionary Hans Kraus (1905–1996). Kraus was taught English by writer James Joyce, escaped Nazi-dominated Europe, and was JFK's secret back specialist.

He’s the hottest rockstar in the world – the reason women throw panties on the stage. She’s in Paris simply to review book contracts . . . until the rockstar needs an interpreter. When Tempo Rain plays, the world melts. Fans clammer for their next hit. Dylan can’t let them know he’s blocked and that the next song won’t come. When Mallory steps in as Dylan’s interpreter, her sweet, sunshiny vibes turn his days around. But the pressures from his global management team, the netizens demands, and his own career commitments stop Dylan from pulling Mallory closer – a fling in ...