Contemporary Popular Music Books

Girls Aloud is one of the most successful girl bands of UK. Since winning ITV's Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 , Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah have come a very long way indeed. This book follows their ride from relative obscurity to international super stardom - with plenty of style advice and celebrity gossip along the way.

The story of the songs of ABBA and the musical Mamma Mia! which went on to become box-office hit on the silver screen.

The final word on the world's greatest rock band

Presents an illustrated history of Led Zeppelin that was created from the ashes of the Yardbirds by guitarist and session wizard Jimmy Page. This book presents a tribute to one of the biggest Rock 'n' Roll bands of all times.

From White Riot to Rock The Casbah , The Clash were a band like no other. Rolling Stone magazine declared London Calling one of the greatest albums of all time. This title brings together personal and professional photos of the band at home, on stage, in the studio and on the road.

Suitable for music buffs, downloaders glued to iPods and budding Mark Ronsons, this book features charts, lists, facts and timelines as well as information, cross references and analysis from Martin Roach.

With 90 million of the band's records sold worldwide since 1987, Guns N' Roses prolonged rock music past its sell by date with controversial albums and immense, often riotous world tours. This work details the story of a band that originated in the gutters of Sunset Strip and went on to become one of the biggest, baddest band on the planet.

Takes key elements and subjects surrounding 'DC and presents them in alphabetical order, with each entry illustrated accordingly.

The final word on music's greatest legend, in which Philip Norman reveals a John Lennon the world has never seen. With ground-breaking insight into the pain, beauty and frustration that shaped the genius of modern music, John Lennon: The Life redefines a legend.

The author has travelled the world with the Chili Peppers since 1990 and has 'crashed' in their hotel rooms while on tour. This book focuses not only on the photography but the stories behind each picture. It is packed with anecdotes and provides an insight to the band.

* The frank, shocking and inspiring autobiography of Anthony Kiedis, lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers - 'the world's biggest band' (MOJO) * 'Book of the Year' N.M.E.

Presented as an A-Z listing of all the subjects, major or trivial, close to the hearts of the Metallica fans, including songs, albums, gigs, personnel, places and much more.

From the most explosive lyrics and chart-busting albums and singles to the greatest compositions and pivotal performances this work presents an overview of each moment's impact on modern music, on popular culture, and on rock evolution. It is also a critical analysis of these seminal moments, and a celebration of 100 years of popular music.

An hilarious & touching coming-of-age from one of Britain's leading music broadcasters, this is the story of a boy's obsessive relationship with pop. A life lived through music, from Stuart's audience with the Beatles (aged 3) to living - and leaving - the sex, drugs (chiefly lager in a plastic glass) and rock and roll lifestyle.

A guide to the rules of the rock and roll life, featuring chapters on: Genesis, The Gospel According to the Drummer, The Gospel According to he Guitar Players, and The Gospel According to The Singer.

This is the personal insight into the life of the notorious mogul and Pop Idol judge, Simon Cowell. From his early days and his increasing fascination to the world of music to the backstage gossip on the latest series of Pop Idol, it's all here.

Contains three companion sets of trading cards - Heroes of the Blues, Early Jazz Greats, and Pioneers of Country Music - in book form. This work provides the biography of each musician, along with a full colour original illustration.

Classic, Rare and Unseen. This comprehensive 448 page book about the world's most famous band, with more than 1000 illustrations, is an extraordinary feast of superb photographs, original memorabilia, newspaper features and detailed chronology.

Features stories from rehab in a Thai monastery to riots at the Astoria, the tabloid expose of Kate Moss to countless brushes with the law.