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In lively text, spectacular photographs, and moving personal memories, here is the story of pop music starting in 1955 to the 2008 Grammy Awards— and just about everything in between.
Do you remember where you were when…Bill Haley and his Comets stormed the charts in 1955 with Rock Around the Clock? Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, two Sun Records protégés, both had hit singles in 1956? Bruce Springsteen introduced Born in the USA in the mid-1980s?
Year by exciting year, this book chronicles the beginnings of rock and roll. For most of the fifties Elvis dominated the pop music scene, but other voices also came alive such as Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley. Then the sixties stormed in and revolutionized music all over again. Chubby Checkers put the Twist on global dance floors. Joan Baez gave folk music a new twist at Newport and James Brown recorded live at the Apollo. Then the Beatles and the Rolling Stones crossed the ocean and changed the beat again. In 1969 Woodstock exploded and new groups crowded in—from the Grateful Dead to Led Zeppelin.
In the 1970s Billy Joel performed at Carnegie Hall. Saturday Night Fever and Evita captured stage and screen, and Live Aid concerts stirred the global conscience. Rock began to look to history with the Who’s 25th anniversary tour in 1989 and Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert in 1992. The book concludes with Amy Winehouse’s five Grammy awards in 2008.
This rousing musical tour includes more than 300 color and black-and-white archival photographs of performers and the concerts they made famous; a year by year record of pop music highlights; technology breakthroughs that changed the music business; and personal stories by ordinary people who were at the concerts or whose lives were irrevocably touched by the music. The last 15 years receive an exciting overview that focuses on the growing role of technology, the rise of performing moguls such as Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and Beyoncé, and the worldwide Live 8 concerts....
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How did he do it? So many years later, it’s still the question guitar aficionados ask about Jimi Hendrix, whose music was like nobody else’s. Song by song, album by album, concert by concert, this book analyzes how Hendrix achieved that sound--and so, shows you how to achieve it, too. The book examines all of Hendrix’s equipment, providing a nuts-and-bolts analysis of each of his guitars (including serial number, history, and provenance), his amps choices, and his singular use of revolutionary effects from wah-wahs to overdrives to bizarre-o pedals like the Fuzzface. A practical reference book like no other, this volume gives the proper guidance and tools to any guitarist who wants to take a stab at emulating one of the greatest players of all time. ...
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No book can hope to provide anything but a taste of this wonderful country: this book uses high class photography to do just that, spreading its coverage over Italy’s natural beauty—with sections on Mountains and Hills; Coast and Islands; Lakes, Rivers, and Waterways—as well as its gorgeous manmade structures—Places of Worship; Castles and Fortifications, Historic Houses; Art, Sculptures, and Statues. Finally, there’s a section on the subject that most visitors dwell on: Living in Italy—covering food and drink; traditions and culture; and, of course, that subject so close to all Italian hearts—sports: football and skiing, cycling and sailing; and racing—both equine and motor sports. ...
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Sex, drugs, egos, money, fans, music, god and who we love and hate...the rock stars have their say. Featuring over 2,000 words of wisdom and stupidity from all your favorite rock stars and five decades of rock ‘n’ roll....
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Inside you'll find:
-- Practical advice on everything from changing diapers to watching the kids to trying to get out of it altogether!
-- Words of wisdom and tricks of the trade from actual fathers!
-- How-to instructions for becoming the coolest dad on the block, including: Making bows and arrows! Leading camping expeditions! Building a super kite!
-- Funny jokes and anecdotes about the trials and tribulations of fatherhood!
And much, much more...
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What makes a man a dad? From preparing a bottle and changing a tire to building a tree house and barbecuing a steak, this dependable volume offers dads the answers to many of the tricks and challenges of fatherhood. The Know-How Book for Dads is packed with expert advice that’s both practical and easy to follow. Learn how to: • change a diaper • put up shelves • do card tricks • pitch a tent • remove a splinter • make a paper airplane • teach your son to put on a tie • rescue the cat from a tree • dance like a dad • teach your kids about the birds and the bees • and get many other indispensable nuggets of advice. Frank, witty, and engaging, this is an indispensable guide for the modern dad—a handbook of classic male wisdom for all those striving to enhance their paternal know-how. ...
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The Little Book of Bond is a 128-page hardback book in the million selling Little Book series written by Michael Heatley. This fantasic companion is a perfect entry into the world of the most well known spy in the world. From the early movie release of Dr No fans of the Bond franchise have been fascinated by Bond's world of fast cars, fantastic looking girls and unique gadgets. This superb little Gift book looks at the history of the series and explores the actors who have played him from Sean Connery to David Niven and the more recent incarnations through actors Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. ...
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