Best Recent Rock Bands - May 2024

Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBased on a decade of research and reporting--as well as access to the Replacements' key principals, Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson--author Bob Mehr has fashioned something far more compelling than a conventional band bio. Trouble Boys is a deeply intimate portrait, revealing the primal factors and forces that shaped one of the most brilliant and notoriously self-destructive rock 'n' roll bands of all time.Beginning with riveting revelations about the Replacements' troubled early years, Trouble Boys follows the group as they rise within the early '80s American underg... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00B3M3VMI
• ASIN: B00B3M3VMI
• Manufacturer: Da Capo Press

Stranded in the Jungle: Jerry Nolan's Wild Ride: A Tale of Drugs, Fashion, the New York Dolls and Punk Rock

Here is the story of an often overlooked, one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll musician and the historic times he lived in. In spite of numerous opportunities for success, he became a tragedy.Jerry Nolan came out of New York in the 1970s as part of two of the most influential and infamous bands of the time, the proto-punk New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers. Jerry had what it took to be a star, but his battles with heroin continually stymied his career and ultimately ended his life. Despite this, he is remembered as a cross between a Martin Scorsese film character and jazz legend Gene Kru... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1495050815
• UPC: 888680094379
• ASIN: 1495050815
• ISBN: 1495050815
• Brand: Hal Leonard
• Manufacturer: Backbeat

Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton

From the bestselling author of Shout!, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a Rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation.For half a century Eric Clapton has been acknowledged to be one of music's greatest virtuosos, the unrivalled master of an indispensable tool, the solid-body electric guitar. His career has spanned the history of rock, and often shaped it via the seminal bands with whom he's played: the Yardbirds, John Mavall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes. Winner of 17 Grammys, the Rock 'n' ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 031656043X
• ASIN: 031656043X
• ISBN: 031656043X
• Brand: Little, Brown and Company
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics

In 2011, the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of Queen – one of the most innovative, glamorous, and influential bands in history. Over the course of the band's career, they have grossed 170 million album sales worldwide, have written 18 number one hits, and performed 700 concerts. While some acts enjoy a forte of incredible showmanship, a virtuoso instrumentalist, a strong, charismatic leader, or a prolific sole songwriter, Queen beholds all of these strengths. Although Freddie Mercury and Brian May are recognized as the prime songwriters, each of the members have penned number one hits... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1617130133
• UPC: 884088569808
• ASIN: 1617130133
• ISBN: 1617130133
• Brand: Backbeat
• Manufacturer: Backbeat

The Strokes: The First Ten Years

“The recollections in The First Ten Years are so personal and intimate that you feel like you’re being let into one of the band’s old basement hangs at 2A. . . . The book’s biggest treats aren’t the sweaty, sultry shots of shows at Don Hill’s, Irving Plaza, Bowery Ballroom, and Hammerstein Ballroom; they’re the snaps of the guys during their high school years in the mid-’90s, looking like typical grunge fanboys.” ―Bedford and Bowery"Cody's been with us since the very beginning―always a motivator, forever a friend. Along the way he captured some very special moments. I d... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1944713174
• ASIN: 1944713174
• ISBN: 1944713174
• Manufacturer: Lesser Gods

Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs!: My Adventures in the Alice Cooper Group

"Before the world heard of KISS, the New York Dolls, Marilyn Manson, or Ozzy Osbourne, there was Alice Cooper, the original shock-rock band." -Rock and Roll Hall of FameAs teenagers in Phoenix, Dennis Dunaway, bassist and co-songwriter for the Alice Cooper group, and lead singer Vince Furnier (who would later change his name to Alice Cooper) formed a hard-knuckles band that played prisons, cowboy bars, and teens clubs. Their wild, impossible journey took them from Hollywood to the ferocious Detroit music scene, and along the way they discovered the utterly original performance style and look t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250048087
• UPC: 884260657361
• ASIN: 1250048087
• ISBN: 1250048087
• Brand: Thomas Dunne Books
• Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books

Diary of a Rock 'n' Roll Star

Ian Hunter’s Diary of a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star has received a litany of plaudits and been described as “an enduring crystallization of the rock musician’s lot, and a quietly glorious period piece” by The Guardian. A brutally honest chronicle of touring life in the 1970s, and a classic of the rock writing genre, Diary of a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star remains the gold standard for rock writing. This edition includes new content from Hunter and a foreword from Johnny Depp.

• ASIN: 1785588524
• ASIN: 1785588524
• ISBN: 1785588524
• Manufacturer: Omnibus Press

Street Player: My Chicago Story

The inside story of Chicago, one of the most successful and enduring rock bands everWith their distinctive blending of soulful rock and horn-infused urban jazz, Chicago has thrilled music fans for more than forty years with their lyrical brilliance. In this no-holds-barred memoir, legendary rocker Danny Seraphine shares his dramatic—and often shocking—experiences as the popular supergroup's cofounder and longtime drummer. He reveals behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Chicago’s beginnings as the house band at Los Angeles's legendary Whisky A Go Go, where they were discovered by music icons... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0470416831
• UPC: 884088547486
• ASIN: 0470416831
• ISBN: 0470416831
• Brand: Brand: John Wiley Sons Inc
• Manufacturer: Wiley

The "Odessey": The Zombies in Words and Images

Released 50 years ago, and celebrated in this new book, the Zombies' final album Odessey and Oracle is a masterpiece of '60s rock I remember first hearing 'She’s Not There' on the radio in my bedroom. So ethereal. So spooky ... the DJ said it was The Zombies from England. 'Of course,' I thought. 'That is exactly what a zombie rock group would sound like.'” -Tom PettyTo mark the 50th anniversary of the recording of their classic Odessey and Oracle album, The Zombies have assembled an eclectic collection of rare and unseen photos, original artwork and personal memories that offer readers an ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1909526444
• ASIN: 1909526444
• ISBN: 1909526444
• Brand: Reel Art Press BMG Books
• Manufacturer: Reel Art Press/BMG Books

Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The long-awaited memoir from John Fogerty, the legendary singer-songwriter and creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival.Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics: "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising," "Born on the Bayou," and more. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. By the next year, though, Creedence was falling apart; their amazing, enduring success exploded and faded ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316387738
• ASIN: 0316387738
• ISBN: 9780316387736
• Brand: Little, Brown and Company
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

BEFORE I GET OLD: The Story of the Who

Before I Get Old stands as one of the best books ever written about rock’n’roll. After best-selling Rolling Stone writer Dave Marsh was invited by Pete Townshend to write a history of legendary band the Who, he spent three years investigating and researching their story. The result is the first in-depth biography of the band, discarding the myth and nonsense which has become so much a part of the usual Who coverage. Before I Get Old tells the story of not one but six personalities – guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, drummer Keith Moon and singer Roger Daltrey plus their or... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0859655245
• ASIN: 0859655245
• ISBN: 0859655245
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Plexus Publishing

As Time Goes By: Living in the Sixties with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Brian Epstein, Allen Klein, Mae West, Brian ... Los Angeles, New York City, and on the Road

The classic memoir with a new foreword by Jon Savage Derek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. The reissue of the book has come together with the help and guidance of Jon Savage, Vanessa Taylor (Derek's daughter) and Jonathan Clyde, the head of Apple Records. It's been out of print for 35 years and is considered the first piece of classic writing on The Beatles.As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant right at the center of... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0571342663
• ASIN: 0571342663
• ISBN: 0571342663
• Manufacturer: Faber & Faber Social

The Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones

• ASIN: 0804179239
• ASIN: 0804179239
• ISBN: 0804179239
• Brand: Spiegel Grau
• Manufacturer: Spiegel & Grau

Lightfoot

Shortlisted for the 2017 Legislative Assembly of Ontario Speaker's Book AwardNominated for the 2018 Heritage Toronto Award - Historical Writing: BookThe definitive, full-access story of the life and songs of Canada's legendary troubadourGordon Lightfoot’s name is synonymous with timeless songs about trains and shipwrecks, rivers and highways, lovers and loneliness. His music defined the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and ‘70s, topped charts and sold millions. He is unquestionably Canada’s greatest songwriter, and an international star who has performed on the world’s biggest stages.Whil... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01N5ETUTD
• ASIN: B01N5ETUTD
• Manufacturer: Viking

Cher: Strong Enough

Fifty years and 100 million album sales after first appearing on the music scene as one half of pop duo "Sonny and Cher," the Academy Award–winning singer and actress is an authentic American icon. Throughout Cher’s astonishing career — which has encompassed televisual triumphs, a string of international hit singles, sell-out tours, an Oscar statuette for Moonstruck, and a Las Vegas residency — her personal life has continually made front (and back) page news. In the shadow of her success, Cher has been linked with many high-profile men, married and divorced twice (the second time to rock... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0859654842
• ASIN: 0859654842
• ISBN: 0859654842
• Manufacturer: Plexus Publishing

Best of the J Geils Band (CD) (Remaster)

Best Of The J. Geils Band

• UPC: 4837073
• Rating: 4.7

Playlist: The Very Best of the Jeff Healey Band (CD)

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• UPC: 138590741

The Best Of Picking On Dave Matthews Band: The Ultimate BluegrassTribute (CD)

2009 collection of Countrified instrumental versions of Dave Matthews classics, Dave Matthewss soulful brand of Rock reminded music lovers that lyrics, musicianship, and integrity still matter. The Best of Pickin on Dave Matthews Band gathers

• UPC: 35139541

BEST OF STEVE MILLER BAND 68-73 (CD)

The Best Of 1968-1973

• UPC: 863342

Personnel: Marilyn Manson (vocals, guitar, saxophone, Mellotron, synthesizer, bass, drums, loops); John (guitar, strings, piano); Tim Skold (guitar, accordion, keyboards, synthesizer, bass, programming); MW Gacy (keyboards, synthesizer, loops); Ginger Fish (drums).Producers: Marilyn Manson, Tim Skold, Ben Grosse.Recorded at Doppelherz, The Mix Room, Burbank, California and Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles, California."Mobscene" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Marilyn Manson proudly wears his musical influences on his band's fifth studio album, where the perpetually androgynous singer and company continue their crusade of industrial rock outrage, making nods to forerunners while never losing that which is quintessentially Manson. "mOBSCENE," reeks of ANGEL DUST-era Faith No More. "Para Noir" offers a romantic agenda in grand Manson style, with little chance for radio edit status. "Better Of Two Evils" and "Your Fist And Not Your Mouth" rally with undeniable choruses while "This Is The New Shit" nails a Korn-inflected groove. The set's down-tempo title track is built around a haunting piano line, and "(s)AINT" deftly captures the Powerman 5000 style. The album track most likely to get extensive re-mixing is the incredibly catchy "Ka-boom Ka-boom." THE GOLDEN AGE OF GROTESQUE drops yet another bomb on convention, and Marilyn Manson clearly planned it that way.

THE GOLDEN AGE OF GROTESQUE [CLEAN]

• UPC: 3481535
• Rating: 5.0

Best of the Boy Bands

Best Of The Boy Bands

• UPC: 4790702

Get Down Tonight: Best Of K.C. & The Sunshine Band (CD)

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• UPC: 568616506

Playlist: The Best Of The Allman Brothers Band: The Epic Years (CD)

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• UPC: 55946192

Best of the Five Man Electrical Band (CD)

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• UPC: 34383733

Very Best of (CD)

18 track best of collection includes 3 bonus floor fillers Get Down Tonight (Original Long Version), Thats the Way (I Like It) (Original Long Version) & Get Down Tonight (Miami Club Mix). EMI.

• UPC: 197314995