Found insideDo You Feel Like I Do? is the incredible story of Peter Frampton's positively resilient life and career told in his own words for the first time. But most of all, B.B.'s story is the story of the blues—the evolution from country acoustic to urban electric, the birth and explosion of rock 'n' roll—and B.B.'s own long, but ultimately triumphant, struggle for crossover success, ... New York Times Book Review • "The Best Books to Give This Year" Publishers Weekly • Best Books of the Year (Nonfiction) A shattering new biography of rock music’s most outrageous—and tragic—genius. Eric Clapton FAQ uncovers some of that mystery and celebrates his talent in an entertaining style. Packed with dozens of rare images, this book is must for Slowhand fans. "The fulfilled renown of Moby-Dick and of As I Lay Dying is augmented by Blood Meridian, since Cormac McCarthy is the worthy disciple both of Melville and Faulkner," writes esteemed literary scholar Harold Bloom in his Introduction to the ... The man known simply as 'Enge' by his millions of fans worldwide has sold over 150 million records and is in the Guinness Book of Records for achieving 56 consecutive weeks in the chart with 'Release Me'. From living on the dole and ... Packed with new information and critical insights, Slowhand finally reveals the complex character behind a living legend. Weaves together the rock artist's own words from interviews, lyrics, and scraps of miscellaneous writings to form a continuous narrative of Hendrix's life from birth to his final four years. In Pattie Boyd: My Life Through A Lens, Boyd offers candid and intimate photographs of rock royalty and the elite social circles of the 60s and 70s, and also shares the drawings, paintings, and mementos collected from a life shared with pop ... Marriage, family, solo albums and Xpensive Winos, and the road that goes on forever. With his trademark disarming honesty, Keith Richard brings us the story of a life we have all longed to know more of, unfettered, fearless, and true. At the age of 62 Eric is now ready to tell his story as it is, hiding nothing, with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time. The iconic muse to musical icons: the ex-wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton speaks out in this compelling and moving autobiography Explores Frank Sinatra's life and career with personal anecdotes, recollections, and quotes from family, friends, and colleagues, as well as an accompanying CD and facsimile reproductions of letters, scripts, and other memorabilia. The work includes 66 photographs, many from Lee's personal collection, two appendices, and an extensive bibliography. From early childhood singing in church to the rock 'n' roll limelight of Derek and the Dominos, Bobby Whitlock launched a musical journey still going to this day. "John Mayall's story is like no other in the annals of rock and blues. The appeal of Wonderful Tonight is as self-evident as the seemingly simple but brash opening chord of ‘A Hard Day’s Night.’”—The New York Times Book Review Pattie Boyd, former wife of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, finally ... Dave Thompson, author of Virgin's acclaimed Red Hot Chili Peppers biography, takes a new and very detailed look at the creation of one of the world's most influential bands. JEFF BECK: CRAZY FINGERS (REFERENCE BOOK) Found insideA great blues guitarist chronicles his eventful life, from his modest upbringing in rural Louisiana to his rise to prominence in the Chicago blues scene to his becoming a lasting influence on Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn and many others. Found insideThis is the story of a time and place--the moment when rock 'n' roll became life, when legends like Buddy Holly and Bo Diddley criss-crossed the circuit of clubs and roadhouses from Texas to Toronto, when The Beatles, Hendrix, The Stones, ... Billy J. Kramer tells his rags to riches story, from his working class childhood in Liverpool to the racy world of international pop music. This book charts all aspects of Clapton's life and career up to 1991. Found insideThe story of Heart is a story of heart and soul and rock ’n’ roll. Since finding their love of music and performing as teenagers in Seattle, Washington, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, have been part of the American rock music landscape. He has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, and The Rolling Stones, among others. In this autobiography, Taj Mahal conveys his personal honest and frank account of his life and legacy. The story that ensues will captivate you with its portrait of a world where craftsmanship counts more than commerce, and time is measured by old jokes, old-time music, and homemade lemon pies shared by good friends. He centres this work on one of his life's passions, cars, using the framework of all the cars he's ever owned to construct a narrative of his life and career, exploring and demonstrating how memories are attached to objects. Found insideRaw, honest, funny and powerful, this is a memoir like no other from one of the world's greatest ever singing talents. This is Tom Jones and Over the Top and Back is his story. The remarkable, intimate story of an ordinary woman who lived the dream of millions—to be part of rock royalty’s inner circle—Miss O’Dell is a backstage pass to some of the most momentous events in rock history. From the voice of a generation: The most highly anticipated autobiography of the year, and the story of a man who... is a Londoner and a Mod.... wanted The Who to be called The Hair.... loved The Everly Brothers, but not that "drawling dope ... Written by a well-known rock biographer, this first account of rock's first three-man supergroup chronicles Cream from its formation in 1966 to its breakup a mere two years later--analyzing the group's working methods and offering detailed ... The legendary guitarist recounts the story of his life and his career, recalling his work with the Yardbirds, Cream, and as a solo artist; years of drug and alcohol abuse; failed marriage to Patti Boyd; and the accidental death of his young ... This is his autobiography, a memoir of life at the heart of progressive rock and electronic and acoustic jazz. The evil witch steals Bluebird for the contents of the egg she is about to lay. The animals of the Valley of Peace count on Rat to save her. (Guitar Chord Songbook). Found inside"A life recording hits with the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, the Faces ..."--Cover. Found insideThis is a book for those who know and love the songs, from "American Girl" and "Refugee" to "Free Fallin'" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance," and for those who want to see the classic rock and roll era embodied in one man's remarkable story. I hope my music can soothe other people in pain and let them know that they are not alone.-Eric Clapton. Clapton used his pen to write an unplugged 60-year concert of his life, a music history about the blues family. The book includes interviews with some people close to Clapton who have never spoken on the record before. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. This autobiography tells the story of his personal and professional journeys. Found insidePeter 'Ginger' Baker is a legend. For over five decades, Eric Clapton has ranked among rock's premiere guitarists—and since the early 1980s, famed music photographer Gene Shaw has been capturing great moments from Slowhand's electrifying career. We look at each other, laugh, and make the standard remark about it being a small world. 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