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1. Pink Floyd - The Early YearsHere is an intimate portrait of a legendary group on the rise. Author Barry Miles saw the band play when they were still called The Pink Floyd Sound, and he wrote the first... more info
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Omnibus Press. With Softcover. 7x10 inches. 160 pages. Published by Omnibus Press. (HL.00335920)
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2. Marvin Gaye, My BrotherMarvin Gaye's life and brilliant career were cut tragically short on April 1, 1984 - one day before his 45th birthday - when he was shot and killed by his own father. Now,... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Hardcover. 6.25x9.25 inches. 216 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331075)
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3. Three Steps to HeavenOutrageously talented, remarkably handsome, internationally renowned, and dead at the age of 21. More than 40 years after the tragic car crash that killed him, Eddie Cochran... more info
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The Eddie Cochran Story. General Book (not sheet music). With Hardcover. 6x9 inches. 248 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330790)
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4. In the Studio with Michael JacksonNo one was closer to Michael Jackson at the height of his creative powers than Bruce Swedien, the five-time Grammy winner who, with Jackson and producer Quincy Jones, formed... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9 inches. 194 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00332801)
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5. The British InvasionBarry Miles traces the invasion of artists from across the pond who ushered in an unforgettable era of pop culture in the US. Covered here are the icons who changed rock'n'roll... more info
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The Music, The Times, The Era. Music Sales America. With Hardcover. 9.25x12 inches. 306 pages. Published by Sterling Publishing. (HL.00332955)
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6. Laura Nyro - Lyrics & ReminiscencesHeralded by the All Music Guide as one of pop music's true originals and a brilliant and innovative composer, singer/songwriter Laura Nyro has a large and loyal following,... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover with CD. 6x9 inches. 194 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music. (HL.02500567)
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7. 45 RPMIn the 1950s and '60s, those shiny 45-rpm records with the big hole in the middle were the primary delivery system for popular American music, especially rock 'n' roll. Cheap... more info
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The History, Heroes & Villains of a Pop Music Revolution. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 7.5x9.25 inches. 176 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331097)
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8. The Kinks - All Day and All of the NightThis book tells the true story of The Kinks, one of the greatest pop bands of all time, through the facts about their daily professional lives as they wrote songs, appeared... more info
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Day-by-Day Concerts, Recordings and Broadcasts, 1961-1996. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 352 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331099)
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9. Between the Dark and LightThis handsome hardcover volume presents an astonishing array of images that capture the musical, cultural and personal magic of the Grateful Dead on and offstage. An irresistible... more info
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The Grateful Dead Photography of Jay Blakesberg. General Book (not sheet music). With Hardcover. 10.75x12.25 inches. 208 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331016)
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10. The Unreleased BeatlesThe Unreleased Beatles details the incredible breadth of music The Beatles recorded but did not release, as well as film footage of the group that hasn't been made commercially... more info
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Music & Film. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11.25 inches. 390 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331452)
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11. Stevie Wonder - A Musical Guide to the Classic AlbumsStevie Wonder is a much-beloved American icon and an indisputable genius not only of soul and rhythm & blues, but popular music in general. Author Steve Lodder tells Wonder's... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 240 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331277)
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12. By the Time We Got to WoodstockA fast-paced, fun, and sometimes brutal look at America's most volatile and creative year in music - 1969: a time of euphoria and devastation, freedom and assassination, revolution... more info
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Revolution of 1969. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9 inches. 332 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00332783)
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13. Talking Heads - Once in a LifetimeA superbly illustrated, in-depth examination of the stories, events, places, and characters that inspired the songs of the Talking Heads, arguably the most significant band... more info
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The Stories Behind Every Song. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 144 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00331221)
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14. Across the Great DivideThis is a vivid and rollicking account of The Band's journey across three decades. Spanning the history of American rock and boasting a supporting cast that includes Dylan,... more info
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The Band and America. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9 inches. 468 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00331449)
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15. Turn It On AgainOne of the most successful rock acts of all time, Genesis enjoyed a longevity exceeded only by the likes of the Rolling Stones and the Kinks, and provided a launching pad... more info
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Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Genesis. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 7.5x9.25 inches. 328 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331246)
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16. Your Pretty Face Is Going to HellFirst-ever look at the intertwining, outrageous lives of three rock legends. When Lou Reed and Iggy Pop first met David Bowie in the fall of 1971, Bowie was just another English... more info
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The Dangerous Glitter of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9 inches. 320 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00332756)
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17. So You Want to Be a Rock'N'Roll StarThe Byrds were one of the '60s most influential bands. After virtually inventing folk-rock, they pioneered psychedelia and country-rock, and were also the first guitar rock... more info
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The Byrds Day-by-Day 1965-1973. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.75x10.5 inches. 336 pages. Published by Jawbone Press. (HL.00332395)
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18. Joel Whitburn Presents #1 Album PixThis pictorial celebration of America's favorite albums is the most colorful, exciting and detailed chronological look ever at every one of the over 1,600 #1 albums of the... more info
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A Photo Guide to Every #1 Pop, R&B and Country Album!. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9.25 inches. 176 pages. Published by Record Research Inc.. (HL.00331236)
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19. Close to the Edge - The Story of YesYes have dominated the progressive rock world for almost 40 years. Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire, and Bill Bruford are just some of the star players... more info
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Omnibus Press. With Softcover. 5x8 inches. 325 pages. Published by Omnibus Press. (HL.00335958)
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20. 25 Albums That Rocked the WorldIn the days when pop and rock were defined by a single, it was albums that gave bands a chance to make their big musical statement. The results were often unremarkable, but... more info
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Omnibus Press. With Softcover. 4.5x7.25 inches. 304 pages. Published by Omnibus Press. (HL.00335977)
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21. Bowie in BerlinBowie in Berlin tells the fascinating story of the three years David Bowie spent in Germany in the mid-1970s, making the most extraordinary music of his career. Driven to... more info
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A New Career in a New Town. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x8.5 inches. 272 pages. Published by Jawbone Press. (HL.00331977)
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22. Chicken Soup for the SoulRecounts the exclusive, personal stories behind 101 of your favorite songs, from artists including Barry Manilow, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Paul Anka, Hall & Oates,... more info
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The Story Behind the Song. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 5.5x8.5 inches. 430 pages. Published by Chicken Soup For The Soul Publishing, Llc. (HL.00332988)
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23. The Greatest Music Never SoldThe Greatest Music Never Sold is a never-before-attempted look at the legendary lost recordings of the pop music world. It reveals the secrets of 20 albums - works by superstars... more info
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Secrets of Legendary Lost Albums by David Bowie, Seal, Beastie Boys, Chicago, Mick Jagger, and More!. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9.25 inches. 200 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331770)
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24. Bright Lights, Dark ShadowsBy the time ABBA split up, no one was in any doubt that behind the gliiter there was a dark side, and behind the smiling group were four troubled individuals. But even as... more info
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The Real Story of ABBA Updated Edition. Omnibus Press. With Softcover. 5x7.75 inches. 568 pages. Published by Omnibus Press. (HL.00335969)
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