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Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, in the enormous diversity of his activities, is arguably the most complete musician. Not only does he have a remarkable 300 commissioned concert works to his credit, he has also contrived to lead several completely different musical lives. This book studies this gifted musician.

The indispensable consumer's guide to the music of Leonard Cohen A track by track analysis of every song recorded on officially released albums by Cohen, from his 1968 Songs Of Leonard Cohen to his most recent studio and live sets from the 21st Century

They were the pioneers of American hardcore, forming in California in 1878 and splitting up 8 years later leaving behind them a trail of blood, carnage and brutal, brilliant music. In the years they fought with the police, record industry and their own fans. This title presents the band's story, drawing upon interviews with the group's members.

Introduces readers to Abbey Road's fascinating history - from the days when the staff wore white coats, through the rock 'n' roll years to the big stars.

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Chronicles the lives and deaths of more than 1,000 movie personalities. This title includes not just the big stars but also a wealth of producers, directors and supporting players. It also contains the lives and deaths of movie personalities including Paul Newman, Charlton Heston, Charles Bronson, Farrah Fawcett and Natasha Richardson.

Wild, defiant and startlingly inventive, The Slits were ahead of their time. Although they created some unique hybrids - dub reggae and pop-punk, African rhythms, funk and free jazz - they were dismissed as being unable to play. This work shows how The Slits phenomenon came about.

Discusses Messiaen's main works, exploring his musical language, the development of his technique, his individual approach to harmony and rhythm, the theological and symbolic aspects of his music, and his use of birdsong. This book contains appendices, which include a chronological list of works and a list of bird names.

(Signature Licks Guitar). Pat Martino learned how to play superb jazz guitar twice; he emerged as a powerful musical force in the '60s, playing pro at age 15, then had to relearn everything after brain surgery in 1980 caused him to forget how to play. With this book/online audio pack, you can learn the trademark riffs, solos and compositions of this remarkable modern jazz guitar virtuoso. Features in-depth explorations of 14 works: All Blues * Along Came Betty * Blue in Green * Nefertiti * Oleo * Road Song * Stone Blue * The Visit * and more. The price of this book includes a unique code that provides access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming. The tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right available exclusively from Hal Leonard.

Spanning their years on the fringe of the Manchester punk scene, three dozen albums, numerous tours, two successful stage playes and numerous 'spoken word' events, this book presents a biography of the Fall.

Presents a method for young ukulele players. This title gives you an introduction to playing the ukulele and lets you: listen to the CD, practise the pieces in the book, play-along with the backing tracks. Suitable for young players, it also includes colour photographs and diagrams.

Syd Barrett was Pink Floyd's founder, singer, guitarist and principal composer, who left the group in 1968 amidst tales of acid-induced madness. Barrett's brief flash of erratic brilliance has is now the stuff of rock legend, and his post-Floyd recordings have become cult classics.

Loaded with interviews and truths about Grohl's life in music, this biography details his drumming and touring with Queens of the Stone Age and Nine Inch Nails and his battle over Nirvana's legacy with Courtney Love.

This title, originally published in 1972, has been updated to include Spector's work over the following three decades and the bizarre circumstances surrounding the shooting of Lana Clarkson at Spector's Los Angeles mansion on 03 February 2003.

Once regarded as a joke, their music little more than an adrenaline rush of one minute, five second noise, The Ramones have come to be regarded as having influenced almost every star-struck guitarist who knew just three chords and wanted to write a song.

Journey's extensive history is explored in this definitive biography, charting the many highs and lows of one of America's most beloved rock bands. Featuring original interviews and a wealth of research, "Don't Stop Believin': The Untold Story of Journey" is a story filled not only with heartache and bitterness but also creativity, dedication, passion and drive.

Explores the making - and undoing of the self-styled 20th century boy. This biography of Marc Bolan, a pop obsessive, draws from interviews with many friends and colleagues including the late John Peel, brother Harry and band members Mickey Finn and Bill Legend.

Irish rock'n'roll wild man Phil Lynott was a skillful survivor of rock trends and a world-class hellraiser. This eye-opening biography traces his life from 1950s Dublin, to the time in "Thin Lizzy", to his schizophrenic solo career, and the bitter feud that followed his tragic death.

Mod defined an era and created a lasting impression on the world of fashion. This book presents a richly illustrated celebration of all things Mod; from the suits and the scooters, to the music, movies, riots and revivals.

An overview of the important hand positions and techniques unique to the harp.

Music historian Neil Slaven has chronicled the complex strands of Zappa's life and work in a book that should please not just Zappa fans but anyone interested in the history of rock music.

Updated editions to the series. They have been completely redesigned in colour.

From his legendary 50s Sun recordings to his classic 'American' albums of the late 90s, Johnny Cash has always been the country voice of rock.