Bøger om Rock & roll

In June of 1992, when all the polls showed that Bill Clinton didn't have a chance, he took his saxophone onto the Arsenio Hall show, put on dark glasses, and blew "Heartbreak Hotel." Greil Marcus, one of America's most imaginative and insightful popular culture critics, was the first to name this as the moment that turned Clinton's campaign around-and to make sense of why. Double Trouble draws on articles Marcus published from 1992 to 2000 to explore the remarkable and illuminating kinship between Bill Clinton and Elvis Presley-and, moreover, to explore how culture is made and shared in today's America and how, through culture, people remake themselves.Double Trouble is a unique and essential book about the final years of the twentieth century. This edition also includes a new essay Marcus wrote just before the 2000 presidential election: an eerily prescient piece that looks forward to two very different futures for ex-President Bill Clinton.

Six of Pink Floyd guitarist Gilmour's greatest hits, with backing tracks specially recorded on this CD. Included is a music book which features both standard and guitar tab notation of each song. The book also contains chord symbols and complete lyrics for vocalists. The CD gives you two backing tracks for each song: a full demo with guitar and a backing track without guitar for you to play along with. Songs include: Learning to Fly * Take It Back * The Dogs of War * and more.

NOT FADE AWAY: A BACKSTAGE PASS TO TWENTY YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL

Rock songs from the 1975 sound recording with the same title.

For the public, the triumph of Marilyn Manson happened in the blink of an eye, beginning with the debut of their 1994 "Album Portrait of an American Family", an event which led to a cover on "Rolling Stone" and the group's MTV smash "Sweet Dreams". This biography offers an all-encompassing look at the success of this controversial band.

Just two years ago Alanis Morissette was a former teen pop star, dismissed by some as a footnote in Canadian pop history. Then her album Jagged Little Pill sold over 13 million copies worldwide, and a new queen of alternative rock was crowned.Here Paul Cantin tells the tale of how Morissette transformed herself from failed teenage star into an artist whose work speaks to an entire generation. With multiple Grammys and MTV Awards under her belt; this singer/songwriter has achieved what none thought possible. This is the story of that rare second chance.Included in this book are: Morissette's own account of her songwriting inspiration, exclusive interview material, a front-row account of the 1996 Grammy Awards, and never before-seen photos. This is the one book no Morrisette fan will want to be without.

ROCK HARDWARE 40 YRS OF ROCK INSTRUMENTATION

Thirty-five years after his death in Paris at age twenty-seven, Jim Morrison's iconic legend remains as powerful as ever, swathed in the mists of mystery. There have been numerous biographies about the self-proclaimed "Lizard King's" life and career. But none have examined his roots and childhood, the intellectual foundations of his music, his wild days with the Doors, and his enigmatic early death as completely and insightfully as Break On Through.More than simply a fascinating look at a rock legend whose cult following never stops growing, here is the definitive Morrison biography: his angry relationship with his father; the early tragedies and terrible events responsible for the darkness of his artistic vision; his private life and legal trials, including his infamous Miami obscenity bust; and the truth about his final hours. Based on extensive research and featuring dozens of rarely published photographs, this is the authoritative portrait of the poet, the grim visionary, the haunted man, and his haunting music.

In the mid-seventies, the Sex Pistols, the most controversial rock-and-roll band ever, erupted out of London, offending everyone from members of Parliament to the rock establishment it sought to unseat. With its raw, anarchic sounds, aura of sex and violence, outrageous behavior, and concerts that frequently degenerated into near-riots, the band changed the rules of rock-and-roll forever. Add to that the early death of band member Sid Vicious, by heroin overdose, and you have all the ingredients for a legend.In January 1978, the Sex Pistols came to the United States for a twelve-day tour, mostly of cities in the Deep South. 12 Days on the Road is an extraordinary moment-by-moment re-creation of that wild adventure by Noel E. Monk, the Sex Pistols' American tour manager, and veteran journalist Jimmy Guterman. Here is a sensational, "explosive chapter in the history of rock" (Booklist) that is also "a touching and improbable tale of innocence and exploitation" (Kirkus Reviews).

Called by "Entertainment Weekly" "The best book on Hendrix", "Crosstown Traffic" rode their A-list for over two months and won the prestigious Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award. Roots-savvy British critic Charles Shaar Murray assesses the lifework of guitarist Jimi Hendrix in the context of black musical tradition, social history, and the upheaval of the 1960s. of photos. (Music)

From its early days in San Francisco, Rolling Stone has covered the music scene from the inside with colorful, penetrating, and brilliant interviews with the men and women who are rock and roll. This definitive collection represents the best of Rolling Stone's first decade and a half.

Clinton Heylin has devoted his career to Bob Dylan's work and presents here a comprehensive study of all of Dylan's recording sessions.

With a new postscript celebrating forty years of AerosmithFrom the great American band?Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer?that lived by the motto "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing" comes the story of rock godhood: the life, the music, the truth, the hell, the lost years, and the raunchy sex. And, of course, the drugs.Hang on, it's a hell of a ride!

“Book of the Year.” — MOJO Magazine"Outstanding Book of the Year.” —The Herald (Glasgow)A Best Book of the Year by NPR, Pitchfork, The Telegraph, and UncutA tender and intimate memoir by one of the most remarkable, trailblazing, and tenacious women in music, the two-time Grammy Award-winning “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” (Hilton Als), Rickie Lee JonesThis troubadour life is only for the fiercest hearts, only for those vessels that can be broken to smithereens and still keep beating out the rhythm for a new song.Last Chance Texaco is the first-ever no-holds-barred account of the life of two-time Grammy Award-winner Rickie Lee Jones in her own words. It is a tale of desperate chances and impossible triumphs, an adventure story of a girl who beat the odds and grew up to become one of the most legendary artists of her time, turning adversity and hopelessness into timeless music.With candor and lyricism, the “Duchess of Coolsville” (Time) takes us on a singular journey through her nomadic childhood, to her years as a teenage runaway, through her legendary love affair with Tom Waits and ultimately her longevity as the hardest working woman in rock and roll. Rickie Lee’s stories are rich with the infamous characters of her early songs – "Chuck-E's in Love," “Weasel and the White Boys Cool,” “Danny’s All-Star Joint,” and “Easy Money”— but long before her notoriety in show business, there was a vaudevillian cast of hitchhikers, bank robbers, jail breaks, drug mules, a pimp with a heart of gold and tales of her fabled ancestors.In this tender and intimate memoir by one of the most remarkable, trailblazing, and tenacious women in music are never-before-told stories of the girl in the raspberry beret, a singer-songwriter whose music defied categorization and inspired American pop culture for decades.

This book is a journey ¿ a ride through the depths of Germany¿s modern musical roots:At the beginning of the 1970s, experimental and progressive music in Germany developed far from the mainstream. Although few initially noticed it, it is now internationally celebrated as a cult phenomenon called ¿Krautrock¿. Today, bands like Kraftwerk, Can, Amon Düül II, NEU!, Cluster, and Tangerine Dream are considered pioneers of groundbreaking sound experiments.In order to understand the Krautrock era and its impact, it¿s worth delving deeper into the history of German rock music and taking a closer look at the overall picture.Times & Sounds offers a comprehensive insight into the mechanisms of post-war Germany¿s music industry and sheds light upon its diverse musical styles, as well as their mutual influences and connections, which have received little attention until now: From the onset of German Jazz and Swing orchestras to the first Rock ¿n` Roll bands around Hamburg`s Star Club and electronic synthesizer pioneers. From the intact world of Schlager to agitprop and left-wing protest songs. From the avant-garde compositions of Stockhausen and his presumed disciples of Krautrock to the Neue Deutsche Welle.This book is a journalistic diary tracing Germany¿s dynamic culture from the late 40s to the early 90s. Those who take this journey experience the ups and downs of five decades, thus developing an understanding deeper than any other of the Krautrock phenomenon.

Elektrisierend, empörend, erotisch, aufdringlich, widerspenstig, vital: die Adjektive, die Rockmusik umschreiben, treffen auch auf die Kunst zu, die sie verkauft. THE ART OF ROCK verfolgt die Geschichte dieser besonderen Kunstform, angefangen von den in großen fetten Buchstaben gedruckten Postern zu Elvis Presleys ersten Konzerten, den abgefahrenen Multi-Color-Fantasien der psychedelischen Ära, bis zu den Avant-Garde-Collagen von Punk und New Wave. Über 1500 Poster und andere Graphik versammelt der Band, darunter Tickets, Backstage-Ausweise, Buttons, Flyer usw. Der originale amerikanische Text enthält Dutzende exklusiver Interviews mit Musikern, Konzert-Agenten und natürlich den Künstlern selbst, wie Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley oder Wes Wilson - der das Cover dieses Buches entworfen hat. THE ART OF ROCK ist der essentielle Band für jeden Rockmusik-Liebhaber und Kunstinteressierten.Nach 220 000 Exemplaren Gesamtauflage: die autorisierte Sonderausgabe!"Faszinierend und erleuchtend ... unersetzlich für Wissbegierige und den Fan." - The New York Times"Die von allen geschätzte originale Bibel zum Thema." - San Francisco Chronicle "Diese umfangreich recherchierte Sammlung vereint über 30 Jahre der besten und berühmtesten Rockposter." - Rolling Stone

The definitive book about The Smiths, one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history.They were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths--Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. To this day, due to their unforgettable songs and lyrics, they are considered one of the greatest British rock groups of all time--up there with the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, and the Clash. Tony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey, the witty, literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon for teenagers who felt forlorn and forgotten; his songwriting partner Marr, the gregarious guitarist who became a rock god for a generation of indie kids; and the talented, good-looking rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at the height of their success, A Light That Never Goes Out is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.

"Die Not hat ein Ende!!" Das umfassende Buch über die Kultbühne von WeltrangDie Adresse war Programm: Große Freiheit 39Hamburg in den Sechzigerjahren: Es herrschte Aufbruchsstimmung in der Musikwelt, und die Beatmusik eroberte von der weltoffenen Hafenstadt aus ganz Deutschland. Eines der wichtigsten Zentren der neuen Musikszene war der Star-Club, der am 13. April 1962 im Hamburger Stadtteil St. Pauli eröffnete.Im Star-Club gastierten Künstler wie The Searchers, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Gene Vincent, Black Sabbath, Cream, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, The Remo Four, The Everly Brothers und vor allem schon 1962 die Beatles. Das Ende der Beatles und der Beat-Ära bedeutete auch das Ende für den Star-Club. Übrig blieben viele Geschichten und Legenden, der Star-Club wurde zu einer weltweiten Berühmtheit.Mit geradezu wissenschaftlicher Sorgfalt hat Autor Ulf Krüger Fakten, Dokumente, Augenzeugenberichte und rund 500 Fotos zusammengetragen, die nun teilweise erstmals publiziert werden. Das Ergebnis ist ein sorgfältig recherchiertes, umfassendes, reich bebildertes Buch, das mit viel Liebe für Details die Sechzigerjahre wieder lebendig werden lässt.

For more than three decades, Bruce Springsteen's ability to express in words and music the deepest hopes, fears, loves, and sorrows of average Americans has made him a hero to his millions of devoted fans. Racing in the Street is the first comprehensive collection of writings about Springsteen, featuring the most insightful, revealing, famous, and infamous articles, interviews, reviews, and other writings. This nostalgic journey through the career of a rock-'n'-roll legend chronicles every album and each stage of Springsteen's career. It's all here-Dave Marsh's Rolling Stone review of Springsteen's ten sold-out Bottom Line shows in 1975 in New York City, Jay Cocks's and Maureen Orth's dueling Time and Newsweek cover stories, George Will's gross misinterpretation of Springsteen's message on his Born in the USA tour, and Will Percy's 1999 interview for Double Take, plus much, much more.