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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 25, 2010
I AM OZZY
by Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Ayres
"An autobiography as toxic and addictive as any drug its author has ever ingested."
The legendary booze-addled metal rocker turned reality-TV star comes clean in his tell-all autobiography. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 24, 2009
PHISH: THE BIOGRAPHY
by Parke Puterbaugh
"An even-keeled evaluation of an important American band--a must for Phishheads, even though they probably know most of the stories already."
The first biography of the undisputed king of modern jambands. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
FAB: AN INTIMATE LIFE OF PAUL MCCARTNEY
by Howard Sounes
"Despite covering well-trodden ground, the graceful prose and superb storytelling create a riveting narrative."
Solid addition to the ever-expanding library of books about the Beatle named Paul. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 21, 2001
WHERE DEAD VOICES GATHER
by Nick Tosches
"An assured hand sifting through the cultural ashes."
Music critic/biographer Tosches (The Devil and Sonny Liston, not reviewed, etc.) pens a densely informative and striking exploration of race, authenticity, and musical lineage. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 1, 2009
HOW THE BEATLES DESTROYED ROCK ’N’ ROLL: AN ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC
by Elijah Wald
"One of those rare books that aims to upend received wisdom and actually succeeds."
A bracing, inclusive look at the dramatic transformation in the way music was produced and listened to during the 20th century. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 10, 2009
WHEN GIANTS WALKED THE EARTH: A BIOGRAPHY OF LED ZEPPELIN
by Mick Wall
"Some fresh reporting and colorful description amid a well-known tale--fans will love it."
The whirlwind story of the rock legends. Read full book review >