Michael Stipe is one of the most instantly recognisable faces in rock. This biography explores his nomadic early years as the child in a military family, his early love of punk and photography, his relationship with his two sisters and the drive behind one of the hardest working men in music. číst celé
We've sort of flirted with greatness, R E M's Peter Buck admitted. But we've yet to make a record as good as Big Star's Third. Although Big Star were together for less than four years and had little commercial success, influence of their three original albums - continues to grow. This title offers a definitive history of rock's forgotten band.
From the formation of Wham! to his untimely death, this is the ultimate biography of George Michael. George Michael is an enigma. He was one of the most open and vocal pop superstars on the planet, yet he was also fiercely protective of his privacy. From the formation of Wham! in 1981 he immediately found fame and fortune beyond his wildest dreams. His music formed the soundtrack to the 1980s and he achieved all of this despite growing up in a dysfunctional family where his father openly proclaimed that George had no talent. Wham! Split in 1986 but Michael went on to greater things as a solo artist. Along the way he was embroiled in several controversies, but in a refreshing change to other superstars, he has been happy to address his issues head-on in the media. In the last decade he returned to touring with the massively successful 25Live tour and the critically acclaimed Symphonica after a serious health scare and a stint in prison. In the months before his death he was working on new material and a TV documentary. It was only after his death in December 2016 that stories of the full extent of his generosity came to light, adding another layer to the complex story of an unusual superstar. Rob Jovanovic's newly updated biography of George Michael tackles the issues and glory that formed the superstar and his place as a cultural icon.
Kate Bush has written some of the most memorable songs in pop music history. Wuthering Heights, her debut single shot to number 1 in 1978 and she remains something of an enigma over a quarter of a century later. A singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actress and director, Kate has inspired a devoted following around the world. Rob Jovanovic traces the story of Kate Bush's career, from her up-bringing in the Essex countryside through her first forays into music with a series of home recordings, to her number 1 debut album that propelled her to international stardom. Including exclusive interviews with studio musicians and choreographers, Jovanovic's biography emphasizes both her voracious talent and her intensely private personality. Over the last ten years, Kate Bush has taken time out from her hugely successful musical career to raise a family. In November 2005 however, she released Aerial, her first album in 12 years, to great critical acclaim.
Career-spanning biography of one of the most acclaimed and innovative musicians of the past three decades.
A biography of George Michael that covers his life and surrounding controversies. It also analyses Michael's musical output and videos.
Kate Bush has written some of the most memorable songs in pop music history. This work traces the story of Kate Bush's career, from her up-bringing in the Essex countryside through her first forays into music with a series of home recordings, to her number one debut album that propelled her to international stardom.
V této knize autor předkládá čtenářům poutavý příběh kapely, která, ač v době svých začátků nedoceněna, jednou provždy změnila svým inovátorským přístupem svět rockové hudby a ovlivnila další generace posluchačů i hudebních skupin. Na stránkách této knihy můžeme sledovat kapelu Velvet Underground a osudy jejích členů od nejranějších začátků po současnost, a to i prostřednictvím výpovědí členů kapely a mnoha dalších zainteresovaných lidí. Kniha je tím pádem zároveň vhledem do tehdejší hudební scény a hudebního průmyslu. Nechte se pohltit světem Velvet Underground. Ať už jste jejich fanouškem, nebo se jen chcete dozvědět více o historii rockové hudby, je tato kniha určena právě vám.
Zatímco většina knih se věnuje Cobainovu turbulentnímu a krátkému životu, Jovanovicova „Nirvana“ zkoumá tuto „poslední opravdovou kapelu rockové historie“ (Tony Visconti) skrze jednotlivá nahrávání, koncerty, rádia, televize i samotná zkoušení a touto optikou vnímá dění kolem. Paradoxně se tak dostáváme k trochu jinému úhlu pohledu – k příčinám a inspiracím Kurtových písní; od vlivu jeho tety Mari a první nahrávky na magnetofon v jejím domě přes neuvěřitelný vzestup z bláta Aberdeenu až do sfér, kde lokty nejsou ostré, ale rovnou opatřeny žiletkami. Kniha o tom, jak moc se líbilo intro „Heart Shaped Box“ (původně „Heart Shaped Coffin“) manželce Courtney Love, o jejich společných denících, o spolupráci Cobaina a Williama Burroughse, bitkách nad verzemi a mixy songů, o „We will rock You“ před sto deseti tisíci fanoušky v Jižní Americe, o snaze ztišit a promlouvat šeptem v mihotavém světle svíčky, která když ho zlomené srdce, obnošené tělo a mysl poněkolikáté KO s rukama nad hlavou v ringu paranoie, dohasla předčasně. Kniha analyzuje oněch dvanáct let v rozhovorech, dokumentací čtyřiceti nahrávání, bibliografiemi a nekompromisním popisem „čachrů“ za kulisami, které nakonec jeden z nejvýraznějších hlasů generace devadesátek umlčely.
