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From a 2014 perspective, the classic rock era falls basically between the years of 1965 and 1985, It is the rock music produced during these years that is the focus of this book. The book serves as a guide to that music, as well as later recordings produced by the artists that came to prominence during...

The 50 classic rock and pop songs listed in this book are arguably some of the greatest of all-time. These tracks still sound good or "hold up" against today's popular music. The publication is intended to spark conversation and discussion. It is not a definitive list. Your opinions are welcome and encouraged. So get your stereo ready and listen while reading. Enjoy!

What's your One Direction Music IQ?- Which song broke the VEVO record held by “Boyfriend” for most video views in first 24 hours of release?(Question #1)- Which song’s music video was premiered on 19th August 2011?(Question #2)-Which song from “Take Me Home” starts...

The Golden Age of American Musical Theatre: 1943-1965 provides synopses, cast and production credits, song titles, and other pertinent information for over 180 musicals from Oklahoma! to On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. Concentrating on a 22-year span, this book lists both commercial successes...

This second edition of the history of rock's heaviest band gives you even more reasons to rock! This all-star tribute features many of today's top rock journalists from Rolling Stone, CREEM, Billboard, and more, as well as reflections on the band from some of rock's greatest performers, including...

A totally righteous collection of tunes! From hair metal to the King of Pop, these 100 best-selling albums made up the soundtrack of the '80s. The wild success of artists Madonna, Michael Jackson, Van Halen, and Prince are chronicled here, along with more mellow musicians such as John Mellencamp,...

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Every British Number One Hit Single. From 1952 to present. Find out what was Number 1 on the day you were Born, got Married, Birthdays, Aniverseries etc. Updated Monthly.

From packing the right equipment to keeping enough gas in the tank to get home, every aspect of making a successful tour with a band is addressed in this comprehensive guide. More than 100 luminaries and leading organizations from the world of touring-among them Chris Connelly, Henry Rollins, the...

Unlike most music-industry books, this guide is a gritty, punky, and irreverent real-life look at what goes into being a musician. Removing the rose-colored glasses, Martin Atkins—a lifelong music-industry professional—delivers the truth about the music business and its struggles with razor-sharp...

In this sequel to How to Rap, techniques that have not previously been explained—such as triplets, flams, lazy tails, and breaking rhyme patterns—are thoroughly broken down and examined, arming readers with additional tools for their rapping repertoire. Filled with interviews from hip-hop’s...

"Do not throw your belief in the bin, but be rational, tt's time to questioned what you've been told since childhood". Part 1 : All Atrocities In Name Of God -Chapter 1. Crusade -Chapter 2. The caste system -Chapter 3 : The Inquisition -Chapter 4 : Witches...

This revised edition of Garland's 1989 publication updates the core bibliography on Gustave Mahler (as well as his spouse and fellow composer Alma Mahler) by incorporating new research gathered over the past dozen years on his life and professional works. Gustave Mahler, renowned conductor and composer...

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: A Research and Information Guide is a valuable tool for any scholar, performer, or music student interested in accessing the most pertinent resources on the life, works, and cultural context of the composer. It is an updated, annotated bibliography of resources on the  biographical, musical, and religious aspects of Mendelssohn's life.