Best Rock And Roll Autobiographies - April 2024

Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of The Rock Stars

Named one of the best music books of 2017 by The Wall Street JournalAn elegy to the age of the Rock Star, featuring Chuck Berry, Elvis, Madonna, Bowie, Prince, and more, uncommon people whose lives were transformed by rock and who, in turn, shaped our cultureRecklessness, thy name is rock.The age of the rock star, like the age of the cowboy, has passed. Like the cowboy, the idea of the rock star lives on in our imaginations. What did we see in them? Swagger. Recklessness. Sexual charisma. Damn-the-torpedoes self-belief. A certain way of carrying themselves. Good hair. Interesting shoes. Talent... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250124123
• ASIN: 1250124123
• ISBN: 1250124123
• Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co.

The Heroin Diaries: Ten Year Anniversary Edition: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star

In honor of the ten-year anniversary of The Heroin Diaries, Nikki Sixx’s definitive and bestselling memoir on drug addiction is reissued with exclusive new content. This shocking, gripping, and at times darkly hilarious memoir explores Nikki’s yearlong war with a vicious heroin addiction. Now more than ever, with opioid addiction ravaging our country and rising by twenty percent in the past year alone, Nikki’s story of both his descent into drug-addled decay and subsequent recovery and transition into a rehabilitation advocate are now more relevant than ever.When Mötley Crüe was at the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501187546
• ASIN: 1501187546
• ISBN: 1501187546
• Brand: VH1 Books
• Manufacturer: VH1 Books

The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music

The classic history from Rolling Stone that brings to life the evolution of a dynamic, revolutionary art form.Beginning with rock’s roots in blues, jazz and gospel, here are eye-opening portraits and critical assessments of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, James Brown and Bob Dylan, and more, all the way up to Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, U2, Prince, Public Enemy and other ground-breakers in rock, hip-hop, and heavy metal.The essays are by the world’s preeminent rock writers—among them Greil Marcus, Robert Palmer, David Fricke, Dave Marsh, Robert Chris... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0679737286
• ASIN: 0679737286
• ISBN: 9780679737285
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Random House

Petty: The Biography

The New York Times Bestseller*One of Rolling Stone's 10 Best Music Books of 2015*An exhilarating and intimate account of the life of music legend Tom Petty, by an accomplished writer and musician who toured with PettyNo one other than Warren Zanes, rocker and writer and friend, could author a book about Tom Petty that is as honest and evocative of Petty's music and the remarkable rock and roll history he and his band helped to write.Born in Gainesville, Florida, with more than a little hillbilly in his blood, Tom Petty was a Southern shit kicker, a kid without a whole lot of promise. Rock and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250105196
• ASIN: 1250105196
• ISBN: 1250105196
• Brand: St Martin s Griffin
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

A Fast Ride Out of Here: Confessions of Rock's Most Dangerous Man

'They call me a madman but compared to Pete Way, I'm out of my league.' - Ozzy OsbourneThere are rock memoirs and then there is this one. A Fast Ride Out of Here tells a story that is so shocking, so outrageous, so packed with excess and leading to such uproar and tragic consequences as to be almost beyond compare. Put simply, in terms of jaw-dropping incident, self-destruction and all-round craziness, Pete Way's rock'n'roll life makes even Keith Richards's appear routine and Ozzy Osbourne seem positively mild-mannered in comparison. Not for nothing did Nikki Sixx, bassist with LA shock-rocker... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1472124340
• ASIN: 1472124340
• ISBN: 1472124340
• Manufacturer: Constable

Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison

A fascinating read.–Associated PressJoshua Greene, who studied meditation with the legendary Beatle George Harrison, draws on personal remembrances, recorded conversations, and firsthand accounts to create a moving portrait of Harrison's spiritual life, his profound contribution to the Beatles' music, and previously unpublished anecdotes about his time with music legends Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, and others.""Many well-known artists have touched people's hearts with their music, but few have ever succeeded in touching people's souls. That was George's gift, and his story is described here wi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0470127805
• ASIN: 0470127805
• ISBN: 9780470127803
• Manufacturer: Wiley

Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh

Far from bitter or self-pitying, Rock Monster is an honest account of one woman's life-changing experience in a relationship with rock legend Joe Walsh. At once envious, glamorous, debauched and disturbing, it's her long and winding journey from life in the fast lane to sobriety and redemption.Set in the late-eighties and nineties, these are some of Walsh's darkest years, from spiraling addiction to a stunning comeback with the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over tour. Loaded with true stories never before heard, Rock Monster is essential reading for classic rock fans and anyone touched by addiction. Kr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1945572795
• ASIN: 1945572795
• ISBN: 1945572795
• Manufacturer: Rare Bird Books, A Barnacle Book

Me: Elton John Official Autobiography

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of twenty-three he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07PK1ZF4K
• ASIN: B07PK1ZF4K
• Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co.

Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock

Sammy Hagar—legendary lead singer of Van Halen, founder of the Cabo Wabo Tequila brand, and one of rock music’s most notoriously successful performers—tells his unforgettable story in this one-of-a-kind autobiography of a life at the top of the charts. From his decade-long journey alongside Eddie Van Halen to his raucous solo career with Chickenfoot and everything in between—the drugs, groupies, and excesses of fame, the outrageous stadium tours, and the thrill of musical innovation—Hagar reveals all in this treasure trove of rock-and-roll war stories. Red is a life-changing look at ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 006200929X
• ASIN: 006200929X
• ISBN: 006200929X
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: It Books

The Traveling Wilburys: The Biography

The Traveling Wilburys were formed in 1988 when five rock legends joined forces for an informal recording session inside a cluttered garage in Los Angeles. The five seasoned musicians – Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison – had gathered to write and record what was intended as a throwaway B-side track. After Harrison submitted the completed song to his record company, he was told that it was too good to be hidden away on the flip side of a European single. Instead, he was instructed to regroup with his fellow musicians and to record an entire album of songs. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0980056179
• ASIN: 0980056179
• ISBN: 0980056179
• Manufacturer: Guardian Express Media

Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll

The story of Heart is a story of heart and soul and rock ’n’ roll. Since finding their love of music and performing as teenagers in Seattle, Washington, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, have been part of the American rock music landscape. From 70s classics like “Magic Man” and “Barracuda” to chart- topping 80s ballads like “Alone,” and all the way up to 2012, when they will release their latest studio album, Fanatic, Heart has been thrilling their fans and producing hit after hit. In Kicking and Dreaming, the Wilsons recount their story as two sisters who have a shared over three ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062101684
• ASIN: 0062101684
• ISBN: 0062101684
• Manufacturer: It Books

Face It: A Memoir

• ASIN: 006074958X
• ASIN: 006074958X
• ISBN: 006074958X
• Manufacturer: Dey Street Books

Even If It Kills Me: Martial Arts, Rock and Roll, and Mortality

Benjamin Franklin Award SILVER WINNER - 2017This is the true story of a rock and roll musician who takes up taekwondo at forty years old. Doni Blair, bassist for the Toadies, knows he's past his physical prime, but he's determined to push himself and pursue his dream of becoming a martial artist―even if it kills him.As a kid Doni was obsessed with ninjas and kung fu movies. He and his brother took up taekwondo―there was no ninja school in Sherman, Texas. Classes were expensive, especially considering their parents' tenuous employment status and fondness for alcohol. The family lived like �... [Read More]

• ASIN: 159439539X
• ASIN: 159439539X
• ISBN: 159439539X
• Manufacturer: Ymaa Publication Center

Bill Graham Presents: My Life Inside Rock And Out

Gritty, moving, funny, and always fascinating, Bill Graham Presents is the inside story of the explosive and unforgettable man who created the business of rock.As a child, Bill Graham fled Europe to escape Hitler's armies. He grew up on the streets of New York and in the dining rooms of the hotels in the Catskills. After failing as an actor, he headed for San Francisco right before the Summer of Love where he founded the Fillmore and launched the rock icons of a generation--Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jefferson Airplane, Cream, the Grateful Dead, and more. He was a complex, caring, compassiona... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0306813491
• ASIN: 0306813491
• ISBN: 0306813491
• Brand: Da Capo Press
• Manufacturer: Da Capo Press

The Vinyl Dialogues: Stories Behind Memorable Albums of the 1970s as Told by the Artists

The new book by Mike Morsch features interviews with Rock luminaries such as Hall & Oates, Stevie Van Zandt, Dave Mason, Edgar Winter, Joe Vitale, The Doobie Brothers, Al Stewart and more. The Vinyl Dialogues offers the stories behind 31 of the top albums of the 70s, including backstories behind the albums, the songs, and the artists. ****** It was the 1970s: Big hair, bell-bottomed pants, Elvis sideburns and puka shell necklaces. The drugs, the freedom, the Me Generation, the lime green leisure suits. And then there was the music and how it defined a generation. The birth of Philly soul, the ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1622492072
• ASIN: 1622492072
• ISBN: 1622492072
• Manufacturer: Biblio Publishing

The Best Of Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame + Museum Live

The Best Of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame + Museum Live

• UPC: 17756864
• Rating: 5.0

The Best Of: 20 Years Of Rock (CD)

The Best Of Poison: 20 Years Of Rock (Limited

• UPC: 4837060
• Rating: 5.0

Boom Boom Rock N Roll: The Best of Freddy Cannon

Freddys long overdue, first comprehensive collection includes his hits Tallahassee Lassie; Way Down Yonder in New Orleans; Palisades Park; Action; Abigail Beecher; Jump Over; Transistor Sister 24

• UPC: 29499906
• Rating: 5.0

Rock N Roll Fantasy: The Very Best of Bad Company (CD)

Rock N Roll Fantasy - The Very Best Of Bad

• UPC: 47515343

100 Hits: Best Soft Rock Album / Various (CD)

5 CD box set of the best smooth rock anthems from Eric Carmen, REO Speedwagon, Cyndi Lauper, Meat Loaf, Train, The Script, Bruce Hornsby & the Range, Men At Work, Mr. Mister, Air Supply, Kenny

• UPC: 619455894

Very Best of the Rolling Stones 1964-1971

The Very Best Of The Rolling Stones 1964-1971 Bullet Points (Walmart

• UPC: 17129028
• Model: 88692
• Rating: 5.0

The Best Of Nickelback, Vol. 1

The Best Of Nickelback, Vol. 1

• UPC: 30823381
• Rating: 5.0

The Best Of Eddie Money

The Best Of Eddie Money

• UPC: 1523325
• Rating: 5.0

Let It Rock: Best of

Let It Rock: The Best Of The Georgia

• UPC: 865053

Rock N Roll Fantasy: The Very Best Of Bad Company (Vinyl)

Limited double vinyl LP pressing. To celebrate the British rockers enduring legacy, Rhino is introducing a 2016 retrospective that spotlights the absolute best from the bands first seven albums including two unreleased tracks. The 19-track

• UPC: 55901967
• Rating: 5.0