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One of the bestselling albums of all time, then a celebrated stage show, a film starring Bob Geldof - and returned to the stage for a multi-city tour. This is the definitive book of THE WALL.. ..More

Just an ordinary girl from Essex with an amazing talent, Stacey was catapulted to fame when she wowed Simon Cowell at the X Factor audition that changed her life forever. Her music career launched, Stacey has been a national treasure ever since, culminating in her victory on "I'm a Celebrity". This title tells her story.. ..More

A biography of Michael Jackson that includes the events leading to the untimely death of the star. From his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent, from his ever-changing personal appearance to his marriages, from his addictions to hi. ..More

The Clash: trendsetters, icons, revolutionaries. They were the pioneers of British punk rock and their story is steeped in mythology. Many people have an opinion about what made them who they were. This book gives the chance to read the full story, from the band themselves.. ..More

A century after his death, Gustav Mahler is the most important composer of modern times. Many believe his music has the power to heal emotional wounds and ease the pain of death. This title offers an account of Mahler's life and work, and also explores the Mahler Effect, a phenomenon that reaches deep into unsuspecting lives.. ..More

Who was 'just seventeen' and made Paul's heart go 'boom'? Was there really an Eleanor Rigby? Where's Penny Lane? This book intends to shatter many well-worn myths and adds a different dimension to the Fab Four's rich legacy by investigating the events immortalised in The Beatles' music.. ..More

Focuses on the extraordinary solo work that John produced in the final decade of his life, 1970 to 1980, between the end of The Beatles and his murder in New York City. This book recounts John's life after The Beatles and presents an analysis of the stories behind each song that he wrote.. ..More

Among the women who transformed the Indian music scene after 1930, four names stand out, Subhalaksmi, M.S., Pattamal, D.K., Brinda and Vasantha, Kumari. This book celebrates their contributions.. ..More

Few artists have left as profound a mark on twentieth-century culture as Irving Berlin has. Starting on New York's Tin Pan Alley in 1907 and continuing to Broadway and Hollywood, Berlin captured the hearts - and voices - of audiences with a wide variety of songs, many of which have become popular standards.. ..More

In a large book format Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie describe how music affected and changed their lives and those of at least two generations, and how their own lives - and lifestyles - have in turn helped, or hindered, their music-making.. ..More