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Did Genesis represent the classic definition of a progressive rock band? Were they the most British? What is The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway about? Just some of the questions as Popoff and a crack team of analysts examine the early-days records. Each album is dissected track by track as well as album covers, production and lyrical narratives.

This Rock 'n' Roll Won't Last You Know! charts John Verity's journey, as he follows his dream of fame and fortune in a business guaranteed to break your heart. From humble beginnings in Bradford, John would soon be travelling the world, sharing the stage with his heroes, including Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, and Janis Joplin.

In the pantheon of rock history -How do you describe The Move - one of the greatest British bands to come out the 1960s beat boom? Pop, rock and mod soul influences. All in a unique dazzling fashion. This overdue book examines their event-filled career including their crowning and most damning moment: Being sued by Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

This in-depth and authoritative account of one of the most original, creative, imaginative and mercurial bands in the history of rock music surveys the twists, turns and episodes of brilliance that define Siouxsie and The Banshees' evolution from 1980 to 1987.

A light-hearted look at Jethro Tull. Each chapter is a musical journey through the song, looking at what was happening with the band at that time. There is also time to recognise the musician's intrinsic and fantastic contributions to the musical world of Jethro Tull.

As part of Clarke's role as a guitar consultant, he is often invited to view a single guitar or entire collections to assess. Now guitar lovers can also get to view many of the guitars that Steve has been fortunate enough to be able to photograph in the course of his work.

If you saw Queen, then Queen Live! will serve as the ultimate tour program-type memento of those magic days. And if you didn't, this book goes a long way toward putting you in that hallowed space, watching one of the most talented bands night after night, year after year until the bitter end on this most eminent of British institutions.

The Electric Light Orchestra story spans over half a century. From humble beginnings, the band achieved global stardom. In celebration of ELO's illustrious career and complemented with a narrative this visual biography is brimming with photos and memorabilia.

Meticulous, detailed reference-styled timelines, charting the history of this esteemed UK institution, from its inception to the band's posthumous last album, Coda, issued in 1982. This elegant coffee table book charts the explosive live stage history of the band, along with the iconic albums. Memorabilia adds a visual feast to the book.

Popoff assembles a panel of Lizzy scholars and devotees. Together they deconstruct each Thin Lizzy studio albums and every single song inside of them. It's likely that the most demanding fans will come away with fresh perspectives on the band. A reminder of why he or she fell in love with Thin Lizzy in the first place.

Author Martin Popoff assembles a panel of experts to roll through the records one by one, no stone unturned, no songs left unaddressed. There's been little written about Plant's journey from solo icon of the '80s through to his repeated deep-dives into Americana, world music, tributes to other writers, and the singular symphony of sounds that results when he mixes these parts. This book deconstructs each of Plant's 11 thought-provoking albums. It's hoped that the reader emerges with a new and nuanced appreciation for what Robert's been trying to achieve over the decades.

Popoff's detailed timeline takes us through more than fifty years of massive rock history from this much-loved band. This differs from previous Uriah Heep books through the inclusion of so many previously unpublished photos, along with rare memorabilia and artefacts that makes this an indispensable addition to the vast Uriah Heep catalogue.

Crammed full of live and off-stage shots of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer from their days with The Nice, King Crimson, Arthur Brown's Crazy World and Atomic Rooster, through the ELP years, as well as documenting their solo work and other outside projects. Topped and tailed with 15,000 words by musicologist and author Laura Shenton.

If Steve Miller never wrote another song after 1976, his rock 'n' roll hall of fame status would already be assured. 'The Joker', 'Jet Airliner', 'Rockin' Me', 'Take The Money And Run'', Swingtown', 'Livin' In The USA'... the list goes on and on. But there has been much more to Steve Miller's life and career than just the hits. And it is the full-bodied talent, the musician, the drive, the challenges, the ups and downs that go into what makes Steve Miller tick in this first ever biography... Abracadabra: The Steve Miller Story. Author Marc Shapiro's extensive research goes deeper than just the facts. It is a deep dive into attitude, upbringing and determination and finally the drive spanning decades that drove Miller from the blues bars of Chicago, the wild ride that was the sixties psychedelic scene in San Francisco, the trials and tribulations of cracking the big time, and bucking the odds to get to the top - stardom and what it took to stay there. Abracadabra: The Steve Miller Story is far from over. His drive to bring his music to the people has reached heights well into his eighties and what will come in the future. This is only chapter one in a life that continues full throttle. Look out for chapter two.

Drawing on several thousand images this large format 240-page book is a treasure trove for Cult devotees-crammed full of live and off-stage shots and memorabilia that portray the band's journey through the decades. Complimented with words by Cult biographer Martin Popoff. The perfect companion and a valuable addition to any fan's collection.

Over a decade after his untimely death, Gary Moore remains something of an enigma. A private, sometimes troubled man, he nevertheless chose a profession that exposed him to public scrutiny. Moore remained secretive about most aspects of his private life. This biography focuses on Moore's public life: after all, music was his chosen mode of expression. Yet, it seems clear that at least some consideration of his private life is required when that approach leads to deeper and broader understanding of his music. This dual, balanced approach will provide relevant narrative context, as well as uncover hidden motivations and meaning.

Many books have been written about The Stranglers' behaviour, but this book focuses in-depth on the music and lyrics of every song during the years of the original line-up and destroys the myth of mindless musical provocateurs to reveal their brilliance and dark beauty by shining a forensic light on these musical visionaries.

How did Jethro Tull fare in the 1980s? Laura Shenton MA LLCM DipRSL provides a detailed exploration into each of Jethro Tull's albums from the eighties, offering a critical analysis of the band's achievements, challenges, and sound.

This book takes a critical look at the so-called 'Morse Era', charting the highs, the lows, the triumphs and the tragedies. It is a compelling story of albums, tours, musicians coming and musicians going, a story of a band that moved forward like few bands ever have.

From The Inside is a thorough revised and expanded re-working of Hayward's previous two books. It is effectively an oral history using interviews conducted over a fifteen-year period with just about every musician and key figure that worked with Elton John up to 1979 and how they played an unwitting part in his rise to fame.

All the ups and downs of Del Bromham - guitarist, singer and songwriter for the rock band Stray. Del's story takes you back on his 'Time Machine' to share recollections of his life. With forewords by life-long Stray fans, The Damned's Captain Sensible and Iron Maiden's Steve Harris, this is a true rollercoaster ride.

An esteemed panel of Cult experts dive deep to discuss every Blue Oyster Cult studio album. No stone is left unturned, as they look at the personalities in the band, every song, every album cover, the band's highly regarded lyrics as poetry, their music as ground-breaking and genre-defying.

With loads of new information unearthed, Pink Floyd In North America shines new light on these crazy diamonds from their days playing small clubs right through to superstar status as one of the world's biggest bands.