Bøger om Rock

Jørgen de Mylius fortæller om manden og legenden Elvis Presley (1935-1977). Elvis‘ liv var lige så storslået og usædvanligt, som det var turbulent og dramatisk. Bogen beskriver den store musikers liv og karriere og indeholder en komplet diskografi over hans albums og musikalske karriere.Jørgen de Mylius (f 1946) er en dansk radio- og tv-vært, forfatter og sandtekstforfatter. Han er særligt kendt for at have været vært for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 11 gange og været kommentator på Eurovision Song Contest hele 24 gange. Jørgen de Mylius har skrevet en lang række bøger om musik og musikere, heriblandt Elvis Presley og Jodle Birge.

Bob Dylan kendes først og fremmest som musiker, og derfor tenderer hans store litterære kvaliteter at drukne i folkrock, protestsang og mundharpe. Men han indstilles til Nobelprisen i litteratur år efter år, og Dylans tekstunivers er delikat, genialt, originalt og billedrigt. I denne bog gennemgås Dylans studiealbum et for et, og det bliver tydeligt, at de bibelske inspirationskilder er blandt Dylans vigtigste, lige fra Blowing' In The Wind til i dag. Det er først og fremmest i Bibelens dunkle dyb, han henter sine digteriske billeder. Der er indsigt og udblik at hente for fans og feinschmeckere, men nybegyndere kan også være med, for hele Dylans univers bliver præsenteret. Jakob Brønnum skriver både som den spændende teolog han er, men også som mangeårig lytter af den legendariske sanger.

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R.E.M. Album by Album tells that story, tracing the band from its formation in 1980 when four young men sought respite from the difficulties of real life by starting a covers band, right up until their eventual split in 2011.

Backstreet Boys: 30th Anniversary Celebration is an illustrated tribute to of one of the most prolific and iconic groups in pop music today.

Authored by acclaimed rock writer Martin Popoff, AC/DC at 50 provides a visually stunning and authoritative celebration of the legendary Aussie rockers on their 50th anniversary.

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * Named one of Variety's Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible's Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021 * 2 Million Copies Sold WorldwideThe Remastered Edition...Because There's Always More to the StoryDave Grohl's The Storyteller created a sensation when it was initially published, becoming a global bestseller and thrilling fans and critics alike. Readers came to the book for Dave's heartfelt voice, his love of family and music, and the energy that pours from every page.Dave's is an extraordinary life made of up ordinary moments, and he tells stories just like he writes songs?from his soul. Whether recounting his time as kid in Toughskins in the Virginia suburbs, as a skinny teenager drumming his heart out for punk band Scream, living through the explosion and implosion of Nirvana, or hustling all the way around the world to escort his daughters to the Father/Daughter dance (only to be ignored as soon as his girls found their friends) The Storyteller is just like its author, as real as it gets. To show his appreciation for his fans, and to celebrate his love of writing, this deluxe paperback edition offers a wide variety of extra content, including:An essay on how Dave approaches creativity (Here's a hint: you don't have to think outside of the box. Just ignore it.)A series of prompts to jump start your creativityThe story of when Dave first met Paul McCartney (previously an audiobook exclusive)A collection of Dave's curated playlists, giving a glimpse into some of the music he loves The ?Song Stories? of four Foo Fighters favorites The Storyteller has challenged what a music memoir can be. With this paperback, the legacy continues.

Da Nirvana og grungebølgen skyllede ind over Danmark trak kidsene i Dr. Martens og skovmandsskjorter for at stagedive sig igennem energiudladninger med de hjemlige åndsfæller i den "grønne bølge": Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, Kashmir, Pysched Up Janis og Inside The Whale. Det blev raketbrændstof for drengedrømmene for Lars, Troels, Peter og Marcus, der med ét blev skudt af sted på en uforudsigelig rutsjebanetur. For 25 år siden tog jeg på en vild og livsforandrende rejse med 3 af mine bedste venner. Tag med fra de første øvere i parcelhuset i Lind, med en enkel cockerspaniel som publikum, til sejrsrunder på landets største scener - fra undergrunden til "Ugens Uundgåelige" - i medgang og modgang igennem årtiet, der gav os grunge, firdelt fipskæg, britpop, Friends og samlede en generation i musikken. "Tiden Der Tog Os" er en ærlig, humoristisk og aldeles subjektiv biografi fortalt fra den inderste kreds af 90’ernes danske musikscene - backstage, onstage, i studiet, i bandbussen og medierne. Det er også historien om at gå efter drømmene og at definere sig selv uden for de sædvanlige rammer.

Ny, udvidet udgave. Anmelderne om 1. udgave: "Gennemgår med gehør en udvalgt perlerække af kvartettens sange og fortæller ved eksemplets magt, hvad der er op og ned på The Beatles. Det er meget smittende. Og man får hele tiden lyst til at afbryde læsningen for at tjekke efter, om der nu også sker det, han hævder et minut og syv sekunder inde i en skæring. Det gør der! Det kan lyde som en ”Beatles for begyndere”. Det er det i den grad også, men også viderekomne kan sagtens få noget ud af dette lille con amore værk, som er godt tænkt og på sine egne afklarede præmisser ret sikkert udført, yeah, yeah, yeah…". Torben Bille, torbenbille.dk "Kender man Per Wiums foredrag, som han turnerer landet tyndt med, vil man genkende stilen og indholdet. Wium er en begejstret fortæller, og man mærker tydeligt hans beundring for gruppen og deres måde at arbejde med musikken på." Morten Fischer, Musikeren ”Per Wium får med få, sagkyndige og velvalgte ord sagt gode og væsentlige ting om The Beatles´ musikalske output, fra ”Please Please Me” til ”Abbey Road”. Nye Beatles-lyttere kan godt begynde her”. Søren Kassebeer, Berlingske Tidende. ”Beatles for alle” (der spiller lidt på albumtitlen ”Beatles For Sale”) er en grundbog, der koncentrerer sig om netop musikken... Per Wium gennemgår musikken plade for plade, trækker en del sange frem og pointerer, ofte med sekund-angivelse, hvilke betydninger skalaer, rytmeskift, trestemmig sang og middle eights (mellemstykker) har for de beskrevne numre... Han har sin viden, og den udnytter han”. Jakob Lambertsen, Jyllands-Posten.Anmelderne om 2. udgave:"Den meget brugte Beatles-foredragsholder Per Wium øser ud af sin viden og gennemgår systematisk en lang række af gruppens numre... Det er en meget grundig og absolut sober bog, der emmer af begejstring for musikken". Per Månson, Dansk BiblioteksCenter "En flot, væsentlig større og revideret udgave... Ud over de nye sange, som analyseres, og flere kapitler, indeholder bogen også Per Wiums blændende skarpe, musikalske iagttagelser af Paul McCartney-koncerten 2015 på Roskilde Festivalen.... et MUST for enhver, som holder af Beatles-musik og stadig ønsker at lytte med nye ører". Poul Nowack, Fan Club for dansk pigtrådsmusik, Facebook "Et sandt overflødighedshorn af tips til, hvorfor The Beatles´ lyd er så speciel. Per Wiums force er, at han evner at forklare det svært forståelige enkelt på en måde, så min hjerne omsider kan forstå, hvad det er, mine ører kan lide at høre!". Søren Mathiesen, BEATLES AGAIN, Dansk Fanklub, Facebook"Gaveforslag til den Beatles-glade onkel... en let-læselig og ganske underholdende bog - også det hjerteblødende forsvar for Ringo Starrs kvaliteter...". Henrik Friis, GAFFA"Det er livsbekræftende at opleve, at alle jer, der er født efter Beatles, har tilegnet jer gruppens fantastiske musik og bliver inspireret af den til ny, god musik. Denne bog er et godt, lille bidrag til at blive husket på, hvor stor musikken er. Tak til Per Wiums fine opdatering af bogen, og ja: Beatles ER for alle." Peter Elmelund, bibzoom.dk

Hele historien om musikeren og sangskriveren Benny Holst, der fylder 75 i år, og som begyndte sin karriere sammen med Povl Dissing i 60'erne og senere med Arne Würgler spillede op til modstand mod EU. Et begivenhedsrigt musikerliv har fundet sit aftryk i denne autoriserede biografi forsynet med et righoldigt billedmateriale og mange interviews.

This Is Hardcore is Pulp's cry for help. A giant, sprawling, flawed masterpiece of a record, the 1998 album manages to tackle some of the most inappropriately grown-up issues of the day - fame, ageing, mortality, drugs, and pornography - and still come out crying and laughing on the other side. The subject of pornography dominates the record - from its controversial artwork to the images conjured up by songs like "Seductive Barry" and the title track - after Pulp's main man, Jarvis Cocker - who'd spent most of his teenage and adult life chasing celebrity, only to be cruelly disappointed when it finally arrived in spades - hit upon the grand notion of using pornography as a metaphor for fame. The album's commercial failure as a follow-up to the band's Britpop-defining, Different Class, also symbolizes a death knell for Britpop itself. Dark, right? Except just like Pulp themselves, Jane Savidge's book is playful and sometimes very funny indeed. Kicking off with an imaginary conversation between Jarvis Cocker and the people who run the Total Fame Solutions helpline, Savidge expertly guides us through the trials and tribulations of an album that begins with the so-called Michael Jackson Incident, when Cocker got up on stage at the 1996 Brit Awards and waggled his fully-clothed bum at the King of Pop. Pulp's This Is Hardcore may be a sleazy run through porn and mental demise, and an album that chronicles Cocker's continuing disillusionment with his newfound lot in life, but Savidge's book assesses the cultural and historical context of the album with insider knowledge and a sharp modern lens, ultimately making a case for it as one of the most important albums of the 1990s.

Season of the Witch is a captivating novel penned by the talented author, Cathi Unsworth. Published in 2023 by Bonnier Books Ltd, this book has quickly gained attention in the literary world. The story falls under a genre that blends mystery with a touch of the supernatural, making it a thrilling read from start to finish. Unsworth, known for her gripping narratives and well-crafted characters, does not disappoint with this latest addition to her repertoire. The publication year, 2023, marks a significant milestone in Unsworth's career, as this is the year she introduces us to a new world of intrigue and suspense. Bonnier Books Ltd, the publisher of this novel, is renowned for bringing quality literature to readers worldwide, and Season of the Witch is no exception. This book is a must-read for fans of Unsworth and newcomers to her work alike. It's available in English, making it accessible to a broad audience. Dive into Season of the Witch and experience the mastery of Cathi Unsworth's storytelling.

The epic officially authorized story of Ninja Sex Party continues with Becoming Ninja Sex Party - The Graphic Novel (Part II)Picking up from the exciting cliffhanger of Part I (NSP: Origins) this fully colored hardcover graphic novel documents the gripping and hilarious journey of the band’s origin. Written based on in-depth personal interviews with band members Dan Avidan and Brian Wecht, this graphic novel continues the tale of Ninja Sex Party’s saga. Part II delves further into the relatable struggles and joys of a rising band, exploring the (then) uncharted waters of YouTube, and learning a creative, collaborative process–all while juggling family, work and life’s unexpected detours. Expect to laugh, cry, and celebrate the story of one of the greatest comedy bands of the last 20 years as they become: Ninja Sex Party.

A comprehensive illustrated biography of Harry Styles's amazing story to date Harry Styles is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. His musical career began in 2010 as a solo contestant on the British music competition series The X Factor. Following his elimination early on, he was brought back to join the boy band One Direction, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Styles released his self-titled debut solo album through Columbia Records in 2017. It debuted at number one in the UK and the US, and became one of the world's top-ten best-selling albums of the year. Its lead single, "Sign of the Times", topped the UK Singles Chart. Styles' second album, Fine Line (2019), debuted a top the US Billboard 200 with the biggest first-week sales by an English male artist in history, and was listed among Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Harry's new Album Harry's House was released in 2022 and achieved No 1 on The Billboard 200 breaking records along the way. He is the first UK male artist to debut at No 1 on the Billboard Chart with his first 3 albums.

"A memoir tracing the author's life and art, from his teen years, to the formation of his legendary rock group, Sonic Youth, and beyond." --

Foreword by Bob StanleyOn a sunny Saturday morning in May 1956, a fifteen-year-old, then called Harry Webb, was mooching down Waltham Cross High Street. He heard some music blaring out of a parked car. It stopped him in his tracks.The song was 'Heartbreak Hotel' by Elvis Presley. It sounded like nothing he had ever heard before. In that instant, the schoolboy who was destined to take the hit parade by storm as Cliff Richard fell in love with rock and roll. It gave him the thrill, the purpose and the mission that has shaped his life ever since.Cliff lives in and for music. And with 65 years as a hitmaker, the music filling his head is a broad category. His soundtrack begins by blasting us all back into that first life-changing explosion of rock and also includes great soul soul stars such as Aretha Franklin, longtime colleagues like Elton John, and much-missed close friends Cilla Black and Olivia Newton-John.This book is meaningful to Cliff on many levels. The 30 or so songs here that make up the soundtrack to his life have each moved him deeply, but it's also about the legendary artists he met, and often got to know. He shares those stories and memories with you, too.A Head Full of Music is a vibrant personal journey for Cliff, and it's a joy to accompany him on it. Get wired for sound with him and read on.

Johnny Madsen er ikke blot kendt og elsket for sin musik, men også for sin finurlige, magiske og til tider surrealistiske pen. Teksterne emmer ikke bare af jordnære betragtninger med afsæt i jysk vestkystkultur, men tegner også kosmisk-mytologiske stemninger af en anden verden. Gennem et rigt billedsprog af høj poetisk værdi er Madsen inde at røre ved alle de områder, der hører menneskelivet til på godt og ondt. Det lyriske digt taler uden om, ved siden af og ud over dagligdagens konkrete sprog. Det åbner op ind til nye universer, hvis sprog og beskaffenhed vi måske er knap så fortrolige med – også i rocklyrikkens verden. Al god kunst udfordrer det selvindlysende og kalder således på at blive afkodet. Med indgående analyser, tolkninger og kommentarer tager denne bog dig med hele vejen rundt i Madsens underfundige tekstunivers – med plads til både begejstring, inspiration, undren og måske ovenikøbet overrumplende ahaoplevelser undervejs.Uddrag af bogenAlbatrossen kysser himlens dronningog svæver tavst mod nattens blå opalog mørket dækker solens sidste strålerog jorden skifter ham i Frejas sal”Tårnet ved Verdens Ende”, Ses vi i Slesvig, 1994Lysene slukkes over byens mohikanerstille flyder en ikonind på landet med de hængende altanerpå en sukkende endestation”Daisy Doll”, Den Blinde Lotterisælger, 2001****Husk din stormgud vil føre dig udmellem lysende engle og lokkende stjerneskudDer vil slukkes et mørke og vinden presses i knæder vil brænde et lys for ham som står i læJohnny Madsen, ”Glasmanden”, Checkpoint Charlie, 1999Lysets engel går med glansgennem himmelporte.For Guds engels strålekransflygter alle nattens skygger sorte.B.S. Ingemann, 1837Om forfatterenMargit Nonbo (f. 1957) er uddannet cand.phil. i musik 1989 og har undervist i hele uddannelsessystemet fra musikskoler over højskoler til lærerseminariet og universitetet. Efter en PO-uddannelse i 1994 har hun arbejdet mange år i folkekirken som organist, korleder og koncertarrangør. Har spillet i diverse folkemusikgrupper, på teater- og revyprojekter og har holdt adskillige opera-foredrag i aftenskoleregi.

Are you brave enough to find EDDIE? You'd better find him before he gets you! Search for IRON MAIDEN's iconic figurehead throughout insanely detailed illustrations based on some of their incredible album covers.Throughout their illustrious career, IRON MAIDEN's dauntless music has captured the hearts of dedicated fans all over the world, ever fueled by a fierce determination and immense passion for rock 'n' roll. Their painfully addictive riffs and gripping lyrical storytelling have created a legacy like no other, and always with EDDIE by their side. As you search for EDDIE, plunge into (15) double-page puzzles inspired by IRON MAIDEN's legendary songs and albums. Walk the edgy East End streets of Killers, escape the maddening asylum of Piece of Mind, trek across the desert ruins of Powerslave, then plummet headfirst down into The Number of the Beast's hellfire--every page pays glorious respect to the sheer awesomeness of IRON MAIDEN's imagery. Lovingly created by the demented team of artists at Fantoons. The studio that brought to life the celebrated seek-and-find book WHERE IS ALICE COOPER?, the fan-adored MOTÖRHEAD: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL and IRON MAIDEN: THE OFFICIAL COLORING BOOK. WHERE IS EDDIE? is a must-have for every IRON MAIDEN fan. EDDIE’s GONNA GET YA...

They say the winner takes it all, and when it came to fame, fortune and writing their name into the annals of pop music, ABBA certainly did. But just how did four young Scandinavian singers join forces to become the biggest- selling pop band in history? From their early days as budding artists to winning Eurovision, storming the global charts and bringing Australia to a hysterical halt, this is the history of arguably the most iconic pop act the world has ever seen. With in-depth analysis of all nine studio albums, accounts from their tours and a look at how the band managed to keep turning out the smash hits even as their private lives collapsed, prepare to dive into a world of glitzy gear, record-breaking songs and blockbuster movies. Oh, and there's the fishy agreement that made it all possible. I hope you enjoy the journey. I do, I do, I do, I do, I do...

Anfang 1964 erhielt der Fotograf Harry Benson einen Anruf vom Bildredakteur des Londoner Daily Express , der Benson bat, eine Paris-Reise der Beatles zu dokumentieren. Dieser Auftrag war der Anfang der engen Beziehung zur Band, die Bensons Karriere begründete und aus der einige der intimsten Bilder entstanden, die je von den Beatles gemacht wurden. In Paris schoss Benson das berühmte Foto von den Fab Four bei einer Kissenschlacht im Hotel George V , ein Bild, das Benson selbst einmal als bestes seiner Karriere bezeichnete. Später im selben Jahr begleitete er mit der Kamera die erste US-Tour der Band, inklusive ihrem Auftritt in der Ed Sullivan Show , ihrer überraschenden Begegnung mit Cassius Clay und der Hysterie der New Yorker Beatlemania . Außerdem hielt er George Harrisons Flitterwochen auf Barbados für die Nachwelt fest. Er dokumentierte die Beatles bei den Dreharbeiten zu ihrem Debütfilm A Hard Day's Night und war bei der inzwischen berüchtigten Tournee von 1966 zugegen, auf der John Lennon behauptete, die Beatles seien "populärer als Jesus". In diesem Buch sind die besten von Bensons atmosphärisch dichten Schwarzweißbilder versammelt. Dazu gibt es Zitate und Zeitungsausschnitte aus der damaligen Zeit und eine Einleitung von Benson selbst, in der er seine persönliche Sicht auf die Aufnahmen darlegt, die Zeitgeschichte schrieben.

A literary and visual exploration of the songs of Steely Dan.

The fully authorized and official biography of legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, one of the world's most revered and celebrated musicians of the last half century.Forewords by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.Charlie Watts was one of the most decorated musicians in the world, having joined the Rolling Stones, a few months after their formation, early in 1963.A student of jazz drumming, he was headhunted by the band after bumping into them regularly in London's rhythm and blues clubs. Once installed at the drum seat, he didn't miss a gig, album or tour in his 60 years in the band. He was there throughout the swinging sixties, the early shot at superstardom and the Stones' world conquest; and throughout the debauchery of the 1970s, typified by 1972's Exile on Main St., considered one of the great albums of the century. By the 1980s, Charlie was battling his own demons, but emerged unscathed to enhance his unparalleled reputation even further over the ensuing decades.Watts went through band bust-ups, bereavements and changes in personnel, managers, guitarists and rhythm sections, but remained the rock at the heart of the Rolling Stones for nearly 60 years--the thoughtful, intellectual but no less compelling counterpoint to the raucousness of his bandmates Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood. And this is his story.

Chances are you’ve seen numerous iconic pictures by award-winning portrait and documentary photographer Lynn Goldsmith at some point in your life. Her images have graced the covers of magazines worldwide from Life to Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, People and many more. She has also published 14 monographs of her photographs, including the New York Times best-selling photobook New Kids (Rizzoli, 1990).Over the past 50 years, Goldsmith has photographed hundreds of musicians in studio portrait sessions, at live concerts, on the road and at home.  Her new book, Music in the ‘80s, showcases an incredible range of artists during a decade when many new forms of music were gaining popularity: New Wave, Electronica, Rap, Metal, and Ska had chart topping success, as did R&B and Pop. Michael Jackson, Philip Glass, Run DMC, Miles Davis, Judas Priest - these are but a few of the names that during this period became icons. The 80’s was a time like no other in history, and the photographs chosen for this book are as diverse in their style as the music and dress of the decade.The book also features quotes from many of the people featured in Goldsmiths’ photographs—including Iggy Pop, Tina Turner, Keith Richards, Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello and more—as well as those who were influenced by the tremendous cultural importance of the decade, proving that Music in the ‘80s is sure to hit the right note for all lovers of music.