Contains interviews with the band themselves. This book charts the band's ascension and includes interviews with the numerous associates over their entire career, and also includes the author's eyewitness accounts at various stages along the way.

* The Specials have announced their reunion tour - beginning on 22nd April 2009 and ending at the Brixton Academy on 7th May * Lays bear the difficult relationship between the band's white grammar school kids and working class rude boys * Neville continues to tour, both here and abroad, with The Neville Staple Band and has built up a large and dedicated following

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From Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band to Zoom by ELO, this indispensable, innovatively designed book celebrates fifty years of British album charts, telling you everything you could possibly want to know about every album to reach the Top 100. With new feature material covering a huge range of areas, bands and history, it's an essential part of any serious music fan's collection. The Virgin ..

Celebrates the United States embracing British music, film, fashion and art in the 1960s. This book contains photographs of the many stars that crossed the pond, such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sean Connery and Twiggy.

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Amid the historic overturnings of 1989, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, pop music also experienced striking changes. Conjuring cultural sensations and events of 1989, this title tracks the emergence of seemingly disconnected phenomena - from grunge to acid house to gangsta rap.

When Elbow won the Mercury Prize in 2008 for their fourth studio album - The Seldom Seen Kid - the accolade followed a 17 year long career marked by four classic albums and a cult following that cast them in the role of Manchester's best kept music secret. This book charts Elbow's long journey from humble roots to international recognition.

As dazzling as the decade they dominated, The Beatles almost single-handedly created pop music. Eloquently giving voice to their time, The Beatles quite simply changed the world. This book goes back to the heart of The Beatles - their records, offering a criticism in which the extraordinary songs of The Beatles remain a central presence.

The latest in the hugely popular Fun Time activity book series. A collection of pop culture activity fun for both adults and children, focusing on country music, this book is sure to cheer up anyone.

A nostalgic journey back to the unforgettable songs of World War II, including 23 full-length original recordings of the most popular songs

Captures some of the world's most recognizable musicians through photographs selected by Graham Nash, an internationally acclaimed artist of two media - photography and music. This book coincides with an exhibition of the same name organized by Experience Music Project (EMP) in Seattle, WA.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the most famous rock and roll institution in the world. In 2009, the Hall of Fame celebrates its twenty-fifth year with numerous events in Cleveland and a two-day anniversary concert on October 29 and 30 at Madison Square Garden that will be filmed. This book includes the inductees in the Hall of Fame.

By any standards, the Kings of Leon are unique. Three brothers and their first cousin, all surnamed Followill, the quartet from a God-fearing Tennessee background has conquered the music world on their own terms in a manner reminiscent of The Foo Fighters. They have audaciously mixed elements of classic rock with grunge, garage and a very contemporary attitude. The result is music that has found .

The Beatles are the ultimate band - the most popular, the most respected, the most influential. This title covers various aspects of the Fab Four, delving deep into the Beatles music, lyrics, movies and the Beatles solo careers.

Tells the story of jazz. This title explains what jazz is, where it came from and who created it and why, within the context of American life and culture. It describes the travails and triumphs of musical innovators struggling for work, respect and cultural acceptance set against the backdrop of history, commerce and politics.

Part rock trivia contest, part encyclopedia of excess, this title features over 150 lists that chronicle rock and roll's enduring genre.

The definitive history of one of the world's great bands by a founder member - updated to include the historic re-forming of the band for the LIVE8 concert

Offers detailed information such as artist, record label, label number, formats such as mono, stereo, and promotional, full titles, date of release, value, cross references, and notes about artists, labels, variations and fakes. This title also offers readers tips on selling records, and a report on the conditions in the record marketplace.