David Leaf

Ken Sharp

Behind the Mask - Official Authorized Biogrphy

KISS

Gene Simmons

Paul Stanley

Nothin' to lose. La nascita dei Kiss (1972-1975)

The Story of the Raspberries

Overnight Sensation

After three decades of wild dedication, this official authorized biography provides Kiss fans their first real look inside one of rock and roll's most extraordinary bands.

Behind the Mask : the Official Authorized Biography

Kiss

July 31, 1969 marks an historic milestone in Elvis's career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as "Suspicious Minds", "In The Ghetto" and "Don't Cry Daddy," Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas's International Hotel in the summer of 1969. "Elvis: Vegas '69" commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis's historic return to live performance. Written by Ken Sharp, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis's return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness Elvis's miraculous artistic and creative rebirth. Culling 100 new interviews, the 60,000 word text offers a gripping account of this seminal event told by the people who were there including Priscilla Presley, Elvis's TCB bandmates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebrities in attendance, International hotel personnel including owner Kirk Kerkorian, hotel President Alex Shoofey, publicity and showroom staff, security, international media and much more. Learn the backstory behind what led to Elvis's triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. We'll also exhaustively chronicle the opening show on July 31, 1969 through the eyes of the people that were there, press conference, after show celebration and more. Packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to the Strip for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis's monumental career.

Vegas '69

Elvis

Nothing To Lose: The Making Of KISS (1972 -1975) relate pour la première fois les années capitales dans la formation de KISS, groupe de rock légendaire, avec, pour point d'orgue, le succès international de « Rock And Roll All Nite », un titre qui, quarante ans plus tard, demeure un hymne rock indestructible. Rassemblant plus de deux cents interviews, cet ouvrage propose le compte rendu captivant, intime et pris sur le vif de leurs débuts, relatant leurs batailles et leurs premières victoires jusqu'au statut de superstars. Compilant les interviews de Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley et Peter Criss, ainsi que de producteurs, d'ingénieurs du son, de managers, d'employés de maisons de disques, de roadies, de propriétaires de clubs, d'agents de réservation, de promoteurs de concerts, de designers, de photographes, de publicitaires, de journalistes et de musiciens avec lesquels KISS partagea l'affiche comme Alice Cooper ou Blue Öyster Cult, les New York Dolls ou les Ramones, c'est le récit de l'ascension d'un groupe irrésistible et inoubliable qui écrivit son nom en lettres de feu au panthéon du rock. « Un livre électrisant sur le groupe qui a changé l'histoire du rock'n'roll en restant droit dans ses bottes pour imprimer sa marque d'éclairs heavy metal. J'approuve ! » - Joe Perry, Aerosmith. « Ce texte est la véritable histoire du rêve américain rock'n'roll » - Ted Nugent. « Vous qui croyiez tout savoir sur KISS… vous aviez tort. Retraçant les débuts de KISS, Nothing To Lose propose le son de cloche de ses membres, de leurs amis, d'acteurs de l'industrie du disque - dont votre humble serviteur ! Si vous voulez découvrir comment Gene Simmons a appris à cracher du feu et quel a été le premier maquillage de Paul Stanley, ce livre est pour vous. » - Alice Cooper

Nothin' To Lose Les origines de Kiss (1972-1975)

Camion Blanc

Mr. Gene Simmons

Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975) chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive! and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite," a song that nearly four decades later remains one of rock's most enduring anthems. Drawing on more than two hundred interviews, the book offers a captivating and intimate fly-on-the-wall account of their launch, charting the struggles and ultimate victories that led them to the threshold of superstardom. Constructed as an oral history, the book includes original interviews with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss, as well as with producers; engineers; management; record company personnel; roadies; club owners; booking agents; concert promoters; costume, stage, and art designers; rock photographers; publicists; and key music journalists. Many of KISS's musical contemporaries from the time, most of whom shared concert bills with the band on their early tours, also lend their perspective via new interviews; these include Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Slade, Blue Öyster Cult, Mott the Hoople, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Raspberries, The James Gang, The New York Dolls, Iggy & the Stooges, The Ramones, Suzi Quatro, Argent, and Uriah Heep, among others. The result is an indelible and irresistible portrait of a band on the rise and of the music scene they changed forever.

The Making of KISS (1972-1975)

Nothin' to Lose

Oral history of the making of Double Fantasy and account of Lennon's last days.

The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Double Fantasy

Starting Over

After three decades of undying adoration, KISS fans will get their first fully authorized and total access look at the band who loves to "rock 'n' roll all nite and party every day!" Twenty years ago, KISS officially revealed the faces behind the stage makeup, and fans all over the world got their first look at the band. Now, in KISS: BEHIND THE MASK, the band's legion of fans and music enthusiasts alike will get to know the men behind the stage personas. After 30 years as a band, KISS are more than just a rock 'n' roll institution-they are legends. For decades, they have consistently remained among the most successful acts in the history of popular music. KISS' legendary stagemanship and extreme theatrics are well known by two generations of rock fans, and they are already pulling in the next one. Now, through their own words and exclusive material contributed by some of the biggest rock stars in the industry, KISS: BEHIND THE MASK will tell the band's full story.

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