Kenneth Womack is een wereldwijd erkende autoriteit op het gebied van de Beatles en hun blijvende culturele invloed. Zijn meest recente boekproject omvat een tweedelige biografie die is gewijd aan de beroemde Beatles-producent, Sir George Martin. Womacks werk onderzoekt de evoluerende artistieke stijl en de blijvende invloed van de Beatles. Naast zijn uitgebreide werk over de band, is hij ook romanschrijver, wat zijn veelzijdigheid als verhalenverteller aantoont.
SOUND PICTURES offers a powerful glimpse into the mind, the music, and the man behind the sound of the Beatles. The second book of two, SOUND PICTURES traces the story of George Martin and the Beatles' incredible artistic trajectory after reaching the creative heights of Rubber Soul.
From Please Please Me to Abbey Road - the fascinating story of the Fab Four's creation, works, and enduring musical legacy.
For Lennon, 1980 had begun as a ceaseless shopping spree in which he and wife Yoko Ono fell into the doldrums of purchasing blue-chip real estate and indulging their every whim. But for John, that pivotal year would climax in several moments of creative triumph as he rediscovered his artistic self in dramatic fashion, only to be cut down by an assassin's bullets on Monday, December 8th, 1980, in the prime of a new life that was only just beginning to blossom.
The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved roadie, assistant, confidant and friend
`Womack's meticulous research results in a detailed analysis' Forbes online
Acclaimed Beatles historian Kenneth Womack offers the most definitive account yet of the writing, recording, mixing, and reception of Abbey Road.In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound, and included Come...
Renowned Beatles expert Ken Womack and music historian Jason Kruppa explore Harrison and Clapton's musical and personal collaboration, friendship, and rivalry. Newly revised and expanded, this paperback edition features exclusive material from the Malcolm Frederick Evans Archives and draws on rare material released by the Harrison estate. It includes a new appendix with a detailed sessionography and personal listings, assembled from recently discovered documentation
Tiff Proulx leads a double life in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, embodying both the Statue of Liberty by day and the vigilante Angel of Mercy by night. During the day, she attracts tourists while representing hope amidst devastation, and at night, she fights against the violence threatening the storm refugees, showcasing her commitment to justice and protection in a city struggling to heal. Her unique duality highlights themes of resilience and the fight for safety in a chaotic environment.
Set against the backdrop of fine art, two love stories unfold across a century and an ocean, illustrating how art can elevate the human experience. The narrative intertwines the lives of its characters, showcasing their emotional journeys and the timeless connection forged through creativity and passion. This exploration of love and art reveals the profound impact they have on individuals and society alike.
In Long and Winding Roads, Revised Edition: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles, Kenneth Womack brings the band's story vividly to life-from their salad days as a Liverpool Skiffle group and their apprenticeship in the nightclubs and mean streets of Hamburg through their early triumphs at the legendary Cavern Club and the massive onslaught of Beatlemania itself. By mapping the group's development as an artistic fusion, Womack traces the Beatles' creative arc from their first, primitive recordings through Abbey Road and the twilight of their career.In this updated second edition, Womack addresses new insights in Beatles-related scholarship since the original publication of Long and Winding Roads, along with hundreds of the group's outtakes released in the intervening years. The updated edition also affords attention to the Beatles' musical debt to Rhythm and Blues, as well as to key recent discoveries that vastly shift our understanding of formative events in the band's timeless story.