Lesley-Ann Jones

A portrait of the iconic rock band's late lead singer draws on insider access to trace his rise to fame, struggles with risky behavior, relationships with loved ones and death from AIDS complications. 60,000 first printing.

An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury

Mercury

" “Eu não vou ser uma estrela, eu vou ser uma lenda”. Freddie Mercury: A biografia definitiva conta a história do vocalista mais carismático, extravagante e performático da história do rock. Freddie Mercury dispensa apresentações. Mas o que há por trás desse mito do rock? Como ele era nos bastidores? Como foi sua infância e por que ele a escondeu tão bem? Freddie era uma figura pouco convencional no meio do showbiz. Carente, inseguro, com uma forte personalidade, fã de ópera, mitologia e astrologia, Farrokh Bulsara, também conhecido como Freddie Mercury, é uma figura que merece ser conhecida de perto. Freddie Mercury: A biografia definitiva é uma ótima oportunidade para isso. De longe, Freddie Mercury era um roqueiro carismático, talentoso, extravagante e performático. De perto, era o oposto: dono de um temperamento infantil e em constante crise com sua aparência e seu passado. Originário da exótica Zanzibar, havia muitos caminhos para Farrokh Bulsara seguir. Mas quis ele - com a ajuda do destino - se tornar Freddie Mercury, considerado por muitos o maior vocalista da história do rock. À frente do Queen por mais de vinte anos, ele emplacou sucessos, participou de festas homéricas, lotou estádios, se envolveu em romances e marcou a música para sempre. A verdade é que existem vários “Freddies” entre o Mercury e o Bulsara. Para falar sobre eles, só mesmo quem o conheceu de perto. Amigos, amores, companheiros de banda, empresários e, claro, a jornalista Lesley-Ann Jones, autora deste livro. Ela foi amiga íntima não só de Freddie, mas também daqueles próximos a ele, o que lhe permitiu ter livre acesso a todos que fizeram parte da trajetória do Queen. Trajetória que é narrada nas páginas e no encarte de fotos deste livro de forma intensa, pessoal e sem pudores. "

A biografia definitiva

Freddie Mercury

From Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones On 12 July 1962, the Rollin' Stones performed their first-ever gig at London's Marquee jazz club. Down the line, a 'g' was added, a spark was lit and their destiny was sealed. No going back. These five white British kids set out to play the music of black America. They honed a style that bled bluesy undertones into dark insinuations of women, sex and drugs. Denounced as 'corruptors of youth' and 'messengers of the devil', they created some of the most thrilling music ever recorded. Now, their sound and attitude seem louder and more influential than ever. Elvis is dead and the Beatles are over, but Jagger and Richards bestride the world. The Stones may be gathering moss, but on they roll. Yet how did the ultimate anti-establishment misfits become the global brand we know today? Who were the casualties, and what are the forgotten legacies? Can the artist ever be truly divisible from the art? Lesley-Ann Jones's new history tracks this contradictory, disturbing, granitic and unstoppable band through hope, glory and exile, into the juggernaut years and beyond into rock's ongoing reckoning . . . where the Stones seem more at odds than ever with the values and heritage against which they have always rebelled. Good, bad and often ugly, here are the Rolling Stones as never before.

Sixty Years of the Rolling Stones

The Stone Age

Explores the charismatic frontman's romantic encounters, from his boarding school years in Panchgani, India to his tragic, final, bed-ridden days in his magnificent London mansion

The Life and Loves of Freddie Mercury

Love of My Life

AS SERIALISED IN THE MAIL ON SUNDAY AND THE TIMES, AND AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO AND LONDON LIVE TV "Hilarious, revealing, shocking and hugely enjoyable account of the wild, weird world of celebrity and even wilder, weirder world of tabloid journalism." Piers Morgan, TV presenter, journalist and former Editor, News of the World, Daily Mirror, mailonline, Mail on Sunday"LAJ has always shone her light brilliantly, if sometimes too accurately, on others. She now turns it articulately and entertainingly onto herself - a scoop!" Sir Tim Rice, author & Academy Award-winning lyricist, 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Evita', 'Chess', 'The Lion King' "Brilliant, unputdownable, a tour de force. The best book about celebrities that I have ever read. I wish I'd written it." Simon Napier-Bell, rock manager, the Yardbirds, Marc Bolan, Wham!, Sinead O'Connor, George Michael "Lesley-Ann was both the glamour and the guts of rock journalism. No one got closer to the story, nor nearer to the core of a crazy time. She was there and she was all there." Robert Elms, broadcaster, BBC Radio London"Boy oh boy, Tumbling Dice is sensational! The stories are amazing and the storyteller, Lesley-Ann Jones, brings such intelligence, self-knowledge and honesty to a life recollected, that by the second page of the introduction, I was hooked." Matthew Parris, The Times columnist, broadcaster and former politician "It was almost impossible to be at a gig, party, reception or other rock-related shindig from the late '70s, '80s and beyond without seeing Lesley-Ann. She was everywhere, and seemed to know everyone, from rock stars to hotel doormen." Martin Townsend, former Editor, Sunday Express"In the world of celebrity journalism, Lesley-Ann Jones can confidently claim to be an A-lister herself, with a reputation and a glamour to match many of the stars she's encountered. She's shared their fast jets, luxurious hotel suites and VIP booths, kept a few of their secrets and spilled a lot of others." Sarah Oliver, journalist, Mail on Sunday"Searing, raw, vivid, compelling! This is as real and as outrageous as memoirs get. Do yourself a favour and read this book: all human life is here." Stuart White, former US Editor, News of the World, and best-selling author, 'Death Game' and 'Kiss of the Angel'"Lesley-Ann Jones has long been regarded as the doyenne of showbiz writing and reporting. No one got closer. No one saw more." Mike Parry, broadcaster and former Fleet Street executiveIn this startling, funny and agonizing book, Lesley-Ann Jones relives the glory days and walks again on the wild side with tears, laughter and a whole lotta love. LAJ, the acclaimed biographer of Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Marc Bolan, began her career as an intern at London's Capital Radio, and worked with Debbie Harry and Blondie, Spandau Ballet and Leo Sayer at Chrysalis Records. She experienced 15 minutes of fame as a television presenter at the inception of Channel 4. She subsequently reinvented herself as a reporter and celebrity interviewer on the Sun, the Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday and the News of the World. She was directly involved in 3 of the most explosive celebrity scandals of the age: Bill Wyman's affair with schoolgirl Mandy Smith, Gary Glitter's exposure as a paedophile, and Hugh Grant's arrest in Los Angeles following his dalliance with a prostitute. The Gloria Gaynor of the written word, she survived not only the toughest street on Earth and near-fatal illness but also life-changing divorce, culminating in the killing of her lawyer. TUMBLING DICE offers, at its heart, the evolving psyche and growing awareness of a green-gilled hack on a quest for exclusives and a thrilling lifestyle, but essentially, of course, for love.

Tumbling Dice

The Lives, Loves and Deaths of the Greatest Rock Star

Who Killed John Lennon?

In de zomer van 1962 trokken vijf witte Britse jongeren de wereld in met hun 'zwarte Amerikaanse' muziek. Met hun bluesy toon en verwijzingen naar vrouwen, seks en drugs werden ze bestempeld als moreel verderfelijk of boodschappers van de duivel en maakte ze wat van de meest opwindende muziek ooit gemaakt. Maar hoe werden deze ultieme buitenbeentjes het wereldwijde merk dat we nu kennen. Wie waren de slachtoffers en wat zijn de vergeten verhalen?

zestig jaar The Rolling Stones

Pulling back the many hidden layers of John Lennon’s life, Lesley-AnnJones closely tracks the events and personality traits that led to the rock star living in self-imposed exile in New York—where he was shot dead outside his apartment on that fateful autumn day forty years ago. Late on December 8th, 1980, the world abruptly stopped turning for millions, as news broke that the world's most beloved bard had been gunned down in cold blood in New York city. The most iconic Beatle left behind an unrivaled body of music and legions of faithful disciples—yet his profound legacy has brought with it as many questions and contradictions as his music has provided truths and certainties. In this compelling exploration, acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones unravels the enigma that was John Lennon to present a complete portrait of the man, his life, his loves, his music, his untimely death and, ultimately, his legacy. Using fresh first-hand research, unseen material and exclusive interviews with the people who knew Lennon best, Jones' search for answers offers a spellbinding, 360-degree view of one of the world's most iconic music legends. The Search for John Lennon delves deep into psyche of the world's most storied musician—the good, the bad and the genius—forty years on from his tragic death.

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