Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative - yet deeply troubled ... Zobraziť viac
Erik Satie (1866–1925) zkomponoval mezi lety 1889 až 1897 řadu kratších klavírních kusů, jimž dal poněkud výstřední název... Zobraziť viac
Documents the beginning of Hip Hop culture in New York City, with photos and statements from the people appearing in them. German Hip Hop practitioner Akim Walta tracked the subjects down and conducted numerous interviews to ... Zobraziť viac
"It is [a] fully illuminated story that Richard Taruskin, in the path-breaking essays collected here, unfolds around Modest Musorgsky, Russia's greatest national composer.... [Taruskin's] tour de force comes with a frontal attack on all the Soviet-bred... Zobraziť viac
This book explores how, and why, the blues became a central component of English popular music in the 1960s. It is commonly known that many ''British invasion'' rock bands were heavily influenced by Chicago and Delta blues styles. But how, exactly, did... Zobraziť viac
´The world has lost one of the greats but his music will live on forever´ - Madonna Michael Jackson was the undisputed King... Zobraziť viac
AC/DC moved to Britain from Sydney in 1975, and soon set up a residency at London's Marquee Club. Their short hair (including the odd mullet), loud rock and attitude chimed well with the lingering pub rock and soon-to-be punk... Zobraziť viac
This revised and updated edition provides crucial information on the industry's adaptations to today's technological advances and uncertain economy... Zobraziť viac
Timesaver Raps! brings ELT songs and jazz chants right up-to-date with 25 cool raps to support lexical and grammatical development. Fun activities with funny illustrations extend the language points, with a full index to help the teacher find... Zobraziť viac
Opera portrays pieces in their historical context and highlights key events in the history of music, as well as important... Zobraziť viac
William Morrow: 'Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life. Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought... Zobraziť viac
The definitive biography of Michael Jackson, now updated. A top 10 bestseller, this definitive biography of Michael Jackson is now completely updated to include the events leading to the untimely death of the star... Zobraziť viac
Moonwalk is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success... Zobraziť viac
The book: Emerging from the chants of the slaves in the southern states, the blues became one of the most important elements of popular music genres like jazz, rock 'n' roll, and soul. The earBOOK ... Zobraziť viac
A revelatory work of non-fiction from one of the most popular and influential musicians of today: part autobiography, part guide to creativity and part cultural history... Zobraziť viac
Here, for the first time, is an intimate look inside the Beatles and their relationships with their muses, the eight women... Zobraziť viac
Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (';It's a piece of cake! Just do four hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!'), I have decided ... Zobraziť viac
'I was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with "e;purple"e; and "e;Sabbath"e; written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped. Oh yes, and I wanted to be a drummer...'Bruce Dickinson - Iron M... Zobraziť viac
In SCAR TISSUE Anthony Kiedis, charismatic and highly articulate frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recounts his remarkable life story, and the history of the band itself. Raised in the Midwest, he moved to LA aged eleven to live with his father... Zobraziť viac
An intimate conversation about music and creativity, between the internationally bestselling writer Haruki Murakami and world-class conductor, Seiji Ozawa. Haruki Murakami's passion for music runs deep. Before turning his hand to writing, ... Zobraziť viac
