Biographies

Johnny Winter - Raisin' Cain : The Wild And Raucous Story Of Johnny Winter

Author Mary Lou Sullivan sat with Johnny Winter for hours of exclusive, no-holds-barred interviews, covering the guitar slinger's entire career. From toughing it out in Texas to his appearance at Woodstock, his affair with Janis Joplin, his...

Stevie Ray Vaughn - Day By Day 1983-1990

Stevie Ray Vaughan tightly grips a place in music history as an unmatched blues man and guitar legend. His unique style is unmistakable and has never been repeated. His otherworldly talent and relentless drive took him from humble beginnings in Texas...

U2 - Revolution

They've frequently been described as the biggest band in the world. The Joshua Tree alone has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. They hold the record for the most Grammy wins by a rock act. And their 360 tour, which started in 2009, attracted...

Pete Townshend - Who Are You : The Life Of Pete Townshend

Having now reached his sixties, Pete Townshend has battled drug and alcohol addiction while becoming one of rock’s most eloquent and intelligent spokesmen. Ventures as a solo artist, Internet pioneer, literary editor, and short story writer have vied...

Rush FAQ

Rush FAQ documents the amazing story of the world's greatest Canadian prog rock power trio, from its origins in a church basement in Willowdale, Ontario, to its induction ceremony at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Covering 40 albums, 10 DVDs, thousands...

Pink Floyd - Behind The Wall

Covering nearly a half a century of rock, Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall showcases the dramatic and colorful history of the most popular psychedelic band the world has ever known. From their early roots in Cambridge with Syd Barrett penning lyrics to the...

Neal Peart - Taking Center Stage

Taking Center Stage is the definitive print retrospective and musical documentation of the career of one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, Neil Peart of Rush. Originally conceived as a companion to the groundbreaking 2011 3-disc DVD set of the...

Roy Orbison - Rhapsody in Black

He was blessed with a set of pipes that Elvis Presley claimed were the best in the business. His eyes hidden behind his perpetual Ray-Bans, Roy Orbison stood perfectly still onstage, singing songs of devastating heartbreak.Bob Dylan compared him to a...

Nirvana - The Complete Illustrated History

Nirvana unintentionally tore the music world asunder in 1991 with “Smells like Teen Spirit.” At the time, MTV and the pop charts were dominated by vapid hair metal acts and Michael Jackson. Nirvana represented a much-needed return to...

Metallica - The Complete Illustrated History

Formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Metallica has become one of the bestselling bands in rock history. In this, the first complete illustrated treatment of the band, Martin Popoff presents the group's entire hisotry and provides a full discography, while a...

Led Zeppelin The Neal Preston Collection

No one has captured the romance and mystique of Led Zeppelin on film more successfully than American photographer Neal Preston. His stunning collection of photographs shows Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham in full flight, both...

George Jones The Life And Times Of A Honky Tonk Legend

George Jones's nearly 60-year recording and performing career has had a profound influence on modern country music and influenced a younger generation of singers, including Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Tim McGraw, and Trace Adkins. As Merle...