The career of David Bowie has been one of the most colorful and intriguing in modern rock history. In The Complete David Bowie, now in an updated edition, Nicholas Pegg chronicles the star's every move -- from his first appearance as balladeer Davy Jones in the 60s, and his spectacular, gender-bending turn in the 70s as Ziggy Stardust, to his starring roles in films like "The Man Who Fell to Earth." This definitive reference also includes a detailed production history and an analysis of all of Bowie's albums; hundreds of entries with facts and anecdotes about all his songs, including unreleased rarities; and set lists and histories of every live show.
A compilation of the singer's thoughts offers his views on such topics as his solo career, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, fame, 'NSYNC, and luck.
“ I ain't got enough , Roy ! ” Carl answered , patting his thinning locks . “ You got enough ! " Orbison insisted . “ Shoot , man , what you got's dark . You got plenty of hair . You look great . ” Carl laughed at the idea of Roy ...
... 196 , 201 Palmer , Carl , 205 Palmer , Robert , 185 Paramounts , the , 52 Parker , Charlie ' Bird ' , 9 Parker , Johnny , 40 Parlophone , 54 paternity suits / settlements , 111 , 122–3 Paterson , Ottilie , 33 Pates Grammar School ...
Golden Stone: The Untold Life and Mysterious Death of Brian Jones
Drawing on many sources, including those who have know and worked with Bono over the years, this book brings to light the many qualities of this remarkable man.
Queen and I: The Brian May Story
In Paul Simon: the definitive biography bestselling writer Laura Jackson reveals the story behind this naturally intense man whose evocative lyrics have articulated the fears, dreams and everyday dilemmas of several generations.
“Still In Love With You” appears, and brings with it Gary Moore's incandescent guitar solo, originally recorded the previous April. Neither Gorham nor Robbo felt the solo could be bettered and so the pair only contributed rhythm guitar ...
Few bands achieve Green Day's early success, and even fewer come back for an even more explosive second act. Highly respected rock journalist Marc Spitz has interviewed the band many times, and has won their respect.
... To date this has been the only video totally directed by Hansen himself and , it has to be said , it's one of the best . Described by the director himself as ' a cross between McCabe and Mrs Miller and The Lawrence Welk Show ' .