Titoli in Compositori e musicisti

The long-awaited memoir from Simple Minds' founder members and lifelong collaborators, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill A candid, moving and kinetic story of self-realization through the power of music, Our Secrets Are The Same is the remarkable joint memoir by Simple Minds' founder members, Jim...

'An utterly essential purchase 9/10' Classic Rock 'Hilarious, touching and essential 4/5' Classic Pop 'Fascinating, funny, colourful and completely riveting. Highly recommended' Gary Crowley 'Dry, laconic and hilarious. Much like you’d imagine the man himself.' John Niven 'Winningly wry, his...

A propulsive work that reclaims the "Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson as a major civil rights pioneer. If Americans remember Mahalia Jackson at all, they know her as the greatest gospel singer to ever live. New York Times bestselling author Timothy B. Tyson and acclaimed gospel singer Mary D...

Bloomsbury Presents The Mess That Made Them by Ryan T. Pozzi, read by John Moraitis What if the artists we call “geniuses” weren’t born extraordinary at all—but simply refused to stop creating when life made it nearly impossible? Ryan Pozzi invites readers to step closer, past the...

'A remarkable story' THE TIMES 'This gossipy book describes all the makeups and breakups that figure in one of the most popular and enduring of all rock albums. ' THE NEW YORK TIMES As one of the top selling albums of all time, it has become an iconic cornerstone album, one that never gets old...

'This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written' GUY GARVEY, Elbow 'A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand' TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans 'Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows' JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths 'Clint knows it all, has done it all'...

From an acclaimed music critic and author, an in-depth analysis of the rise and fall of rock n' roll through the lens of one of the best albums of the 21st century—The Strokes' Is This It. In 2001, The Strokes broke into the indie alt-rock scene with their debut album Is This It, a work that...

From King of Metal Dave Mustaine, a powerful reflection on the harsh truths and raw realizations that can only come from confronting death. Dave Mustaine is no stranger to pain and suffering. He battled demons all his life—including an alcoholic father, addiction, and black magic—and turned...

The first full-length biography of Alice Coltrane, the jazz musician and spiritual leader whose forward-thinking music was overshadowed by her more famous husband, even as she brilliantly laid the groundwork for the new age, ambient, and electronic music that would follow. Alice Coltrane...

A ROUGH TRADE AND UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 'Brilliantly entertaining' MOJO 'A rollercoaster tale' Classic Pop 'Endlessly vivid' i Paper 'A beautifully candid bromance . . . the shared vision and the strength of their bond is palpable on every page of a book that even casual fans should...

A preeminent Harvard professor and poetry expert explains the artistry—and the celebrity—of Taylor Swift “This is an outstanding look at one of the world’s most beloved entertainers.”―Kirkus (starred) Taylor Swift has become a peerless superstar, ceaselessly productive and...

Mulheres do Rock coloca os holofotes na vida extraordinária e nas canções icônicas de 52 cantoras e traz um perfil ilustrado de cada uma delas, com curiosidades, ideias e inspirações de vida. Nesta edição de luxo, em capa dura, papel...

Ultraje a Rigor: Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia, o livro que conta a história da irreverente banda paulista que ajudou a lapidar o novo rosto do rock brasileiro nos anos 80.Ascenção passeia com muito bom humor pela intimidade de uma banda com passagens hilárias...

The great eccentric of British psychedelia?beloved by everyone from Led Zeppelin and R.E.M. to the late Jonathan Demme?pens a singularly unique childhood memoir . . . Memoirists rarely begin their work with a stroke of genuine inspiration, and Robyn Hitchcocks ingenious idea to limit his account...

A glimpse into the creative power of music. Ever since the Beatles British Invasion, numerous rock bands and singers have created albums that still have many fans love and devotion today. Was it raw talent, or was there something below the surface that transformed these dreamers into Hollywood...

Nothing short of an amazing story, Karma is the long-anticipated celebrity memoir from Boy George. The memoir delivers a searingly honest and captivating account of his extraordinary life. Take a front-row seat to the highs and lows of a life lived in the spotlight. Boy George's compelling...

The life of the Man in Black revealed by his lyrics, authorized by the Cash estate. Johnny Cash is one of the most beloved and influential country-music stars of all time, having composed more than six hundred songs and sold more than ninety million records. He received twenty-nine gold...

First loves, first songs, and the drugs and reckless high school exploits that fueled them—meet music icons Tegan and Sara as you’ve never known them before in this intimate and raw account of their formative years. High School is the revelatory and unique coming-of-age story of Sara and...

He inspires awe with his colorful costumes and helps ordinary people find a Voice and without a doubt, CeeLo Green is a superhero of soul-and every superhero has an origin story. This story begins in The Dirty South, where South Atlanta's native son transformed himself into the Abominable...

Wondering if science could explain how he survived his 40-year avalanche of drugs and alcohol, Ozzy Osbourne became one of a handful of people in the world to have his entire DNA mapped in 2010. It was a highly complex, $65,000 process, but the results were conclusive: Ozzy is a genetic anomaly...