Chris Welch

A consumer's critical guide to the music of Aerosmith, detailing every recorded song. Part of a series, the book is specially designed to sit alongside a CD collection.

The Complete Guide to the Music of the Police & Sting

Geoff Nicholls

Om trommeslageren John Bonham fra rockgruppen Led Zeppelin, med gennemgang af alle gruppens studieindspilninger.

A Thunder of Drums

John Bonham

"World-renowned singer/songwriter and epic guitar player Eric Clapton has won 18 Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times. This is his incredible story. Eric Clapton is one of the greatest guitarists--ever. His five-decade-long career includes time with the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, the Plastic Ono Band, Delaney & Bonnie, Derek and the Dominos, and his own solo work, as well as participation in Crossroads festivals and appearances at the Concert for Bangladesh, the Last Waltz, Live Aid, and the Secret Policeman's Other Ball. Along the way, he has won 18 Grammy Awards and has had eighteen gold, eight platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums--including a ten-times platinum LP. And he's the only musician to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times--as a solo performer and as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. From respected author and rock journalist Chris Welch, Clapton: The Ultimate Illustrated History is a beautifully illustrated celebration of all things Clapton. Packed with more than 400 photographs, guitars, concert posters, and other memorabilia, this first-of-its-kind book follows Clapton's remarkable career--from his earliest days with several now-legendary bands to his stunning solo career. Also included is a wealth of sidebars covering the gear Clapton has used through the years, as well as extensive appendices detailing his complete discography."--provided by Amazon.com.

Clapton

Written by a leading music journalist and featuring previously unpublished interviews, The Iron Maiden Vault is the ultimate interactive celebration of the iconic rock group. This unique, unofficial volume is the first Maiden book to feature removable memorabilia from the group's amazing 40-year career. With reproductions of vintage posters, flyers, and backstage passes, fans will feel closer to Iron Maiden than ever before.

The Iron Maiden Vault

"This book takes you straight to the heart and soul of the Mighty Maiden, the pioneering group that was at the forefront of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the 1980s -- and is still going strong. The full history of Iron Maiden is included, as well as an album-by-album account of all their studio recordings and biographies of current and notable former members"--Back cover.

Heavy Metal History

Iron Maiden

Photographs of the popular British rock group in concert accompany the story of their rise to success

Lesbian Nuns on Convent Sexuality

Breaking Silence

World-renowned singer/songwriter and epic guitar player Eric Clapton has won 18 Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times. This is his incredible story. Eric Clapton is one of the greatest guitarists--ever. His five-decade-long career includes time with the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, the Plastic Ono Band, Delaney & Bonnie, Derek and the Dominos, and his own solo work, as well as participation in Crossroads festivals and appearances at the Concert for Bangladesh, the Last Waltz, Live Aid, and the Secret Policeman's Other Ball. Along the way, he has won seven Grammy Awards and has had eighteen gold, eight platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums--including a ten-times platinum LP. And he's the only musician to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times--as a solo performer and as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. From respected author and rock journalist Chris Welch, Clapton: The Ultimate Illustrated History is a beautifully illustrated celebration of all things Clapton. Packed with more than 400 photographs, guitars, concert posters, and other memorabilia, this first-of-its-kind book follows Clapton's remarkable career--from his earliest days with several now-legendary bands to his stunning solo career. Also included is a wealth of sidebars covering the gear Clapton has used through the years, as well as extensive appendices detailing his complete discography.

The Ultimate Illustrated History

Clapton - Updated Edition

Musical chameleon David Bowie has had a more varied and influential career than any other single performer in rock. He was a young balladeer performing as Davy Jones in the late '60s and Ziggy Stardust in the glam rock era of the '70s. He switched gears again with Young Americans, and then reached multiplatinum success with Let's Dance in the '80s. David Bowie: We Could Be Heroes is a song-by-song analysis of every song Bowie has written and recorded, full of behind-the-scenes stories and quotes from those who have worked with him. Chris Welch has interviewed those who most influenced Bowie, such as Iggy Pop, Lou Reed and Tony De Fries, as well as those who provided the inspiration for his music and lyrics.

The Stories Behind Every David Bowie Song

David Bowie: We Could Be Heroes

Superbly illustrated, "Led Zeppelin" delves into the true-life tales and people that inspired one of the greatest bands of all time. What were The Houses of the Holy ? Was there a Stairway to Heaven ? Which strange encounters led to such classics as Kashmir ? This in-depth look reveals the origins of the songs on all eight of the group s celebrated studio albums."

The Stories Behind Every Led Zeppelin Song

Led Zeppelin

Yes have now been on the rock circuit for an incredible 34 years. Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford are just some of the star players who helped to make the band one of the greatest-ever names in classic rock. Their turbulent story spans the early days of pub and club gigs, international supergroup status in the heyday of rock, and various line-ups since.Chris Welch's definitive biography of Yes is once again updated to include the historic return of Rick Wakeman to the classic Yes line up during 2002 and their subsequent highly successful tour of America.

Close to the Edge: The Story of Yes

Have you ever hit a baseball with the fat part of the bat? It feels much better than hitting a foul, doesnt it? What about hitting a nail squarely on the head, as opposed to the glancing blow that ruins a perfectly good nail? We have all been there. We have all experienced the feeling our lives being just right, in various ways. Many Christians know that God has a plan for their livesa just right place for thembut they just dont know how to get there. With biblical explanation and everyday illustrations, Hardwired will help you understand that the way God wired you has everything to do with the way he will use you. You will learn how to act as yourself in God, while you learn how you are Hardwired.

Connecting to the Person God Created You to Be

Hardwired

The indispensable consumers guide to the music of Genesis. An album by album, track by track, run-down of all music recorded and released by Genesis, from their early Jonathan King â produced records, through the Peter Gabriel years to their final recordings as a trio.

The Complete Guide to Their Music

Genesis

The softcover edition reveals the story behind wrestler turned rock manager, the late Peter Grant, who made his name as the manager of Led Zeppelin.

The Man who Led Zeppelin

Peter Grant

Henderika (Herie) de Vries

O. Hatamleh

Creative Performance in Extreme Human Environments: Astronauts and Space

An unforgettable history of the 'fifth' member of Led Zeppelin and the toughest rock manager of them all. Chris Welch separates fact from myth and uncovers his complete story from childhood in war torn London, to becoming a bouncer, doorman and wrestler and helping turn Zep into rock's biggest attraction of the 70s.

Peter Grant: The Man Who Led Zeppelin

A sumptuously photographed tribute to the spirit of reinvention that marked the iconic performing artist's career explores his groundbreaking music albums and living embodiments of vivid characters from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke to evaluate his ongoing cultural influence.

A Life in Pictures

David Bowie

Eine Analyse ihrer Musik, die im Laufe ihres Aufstiegs von einer naiven, schüchternen Schülerband zur Supergroup, entstanden ist. In das ambitioniert geschriebene Buch des Progressive-Rock-Experten Chris Welch fließen neben detaillierten Kommentaren auch O-Töne der Mitglieder ein. Der Text wird durch zwei ausgiebige Bildteile ergänzt. Die aktuelle Ausgabe beinhaltet auch die Solokarrieren der einzelnen Bandmitglieder. In diesem Buch finden Sie: Eine Analyse aller Alben und Songs Informationen zur Entstehungsgeschichte der Platten, zu den DVDs und Live-Alben. Details zu Neuauflagen und sämtlichen Compilations. Ein Song-Register zur schnellen Titelsuche. Einen 16-seitigen Fototeil.

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