No photographer in the world took more — or better — shots of Iron Maiden than Ross Halfin. Having worked with the group since their emergence in the late Seventies, he became a part of the roller coaster ride that saw Maiden conquer the world as the leading lights of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. This new, deluxe photo documentary features Halfin's photographs from throughout their career The book features a foreword by founding member Steve Harris, and Ross's own recollections of his life and times with Iron Maiden.

Dubbed the 'man in black', guitarist Ritchie Blackmore found fame with Seventies rock giants Deep Purple, then walked away from them to create Rainbow, only to abandon them and form another band in 1997 — Blackmore's Night. Read how he handed in his resignation in the middle of Deep Purple's 25th anniversary tour — How during his career he became involved with Lord Sutch, Joe Meek, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Freddie Starr and Tom Jones — How his love/hate relationship with Deep Purple's lead singer Ian Gillan and his moodiness, antics on and off stage, reputation as a 'hire and fire' merchant — His three marriages, police chases, imprisonment and passion for football.

This is the definitive collection by the photographer who provided the essential Queen image. Including over 200 photos in full colour and black and white, the majority of which have never published before, together with contemporary quotes, Mick Rock recalls his life and extraordinary times with the best-selling rock band. Queen were the rarest of breeds: both genius in the studio and utterly brilliant performing live: a potent, magical mixture that has won them fans the world over. Mick Rock was fast becoming the glam-rock photographer du jour when he turned up at Imperial College in November 1973 to take his first shots of the up-and-coming group. Mick's continuing collaboration with Freddie, Brian, Roger and John lasted until 1976 and Queen's legendary free concert in Hyde Park. During this time he helped create the iconic album covers for Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack and conducted solo photo sessions with Freddie and Roger. Previously unseen out-takes and test Polaroids from these sessions are included in the book, as are over 120 live photographs, many of which are being published for the first time.

A Revised and Expanded Edition of the original version updated after his death in 2006. Learn all about Barrett's career as lead member of the original Pink Floyd, his subsequent release from the group, and solo career. A revealing investigation into the life of a reclusive cult genius.

How can a band that started as a joke become of one music's most unstoppable forces? These sonic soulmates have endured death, addictions, an unstable line up and have still managed to produce some of the most vital rock 'n' roll of the past three decades. This charts the Red Hot Chili Peppers' unlikely rise, from their days as funk-loving punks wearing little more than smirks to their current status as multi-million sellers and dynamic performers. Tells teh complete Red Hot Chili Peppers story, from their first meeting at a Los Angeles high school to the creation of such career-defining albums as BloodSugarSex Magik, Californication and By The Way.

An honest, moving, incisive, heartfelt re-evaluation of a band that have been misrepresented time and time again since their untimely demise in April 1994.

While the Mick Jagger of today drips with millions and seems to have become a member of the aristocratic establishment, there was once a time when he and his fellow Rolling Stones were rebels every bit as anti-establishment as the Sex Pistols. They have let slip their true feelings on many occasions and Mark Paytress's book catches them off guard, unearthing statements and interviews long forgotten. Now re-issued in paperback. Rediscovers unguarded and often indiscreet comments and frank opinions that might later have been denied altogether. A verbal documentary laced with the authentic flavour of the rebellious Rolling Stones in their heyday, the craziness that surrounded Mick and Keith and their disintergrating compatriot Brian Jones, the Stone who died from overexposure to everything the Sixties could offer.

This updated edition now includes details of Madonna's new 2012 album and subsequent World Tour, her advertising campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana, her clothing lines for H&M and her own Material Girl label as well as her Hard Candy album and videos for Celebration, Four Minutes and Beat Goes On.Here is a dazzling exploration of a unique pop-culture goddess. How does she do it? The answer comes in the form of this sumptuous collection of Madonna's style effects. Every visual aspect of Madonna is shown including her wildly inventive catalogue of personae that she and her style army have conjured over the years. The result is an absolutely stunning one-woman fashion show that spans nearly half a century.

Over 100 timeless melodies have been brought together in a single high quality volume for you to play at home. From Bach to The Beatles, from Chopin to Showtunes, these are the evergreen piano classics that everyone loves. This outstanding collection puts some of the world's greatest piano music at your fingertips and makes it easy to play!

The first biography of the legendary British band to focus on their formative years. It highlights the desperately urgent days of pre-stardom, when the Queen quartet played with bands like The Reaction, The Opposition, 1984, and Sour Milk Sea.

Over 120 timeless piano melodies have been brought together in a single volume for you to play at home. From Bach to The Beatles and from Chopin to showtunes, this collection puts some of the world's greatest piano music at your fingertips and makes it easy to play. The book also includes Christmas songs and carols, jazz themes, show tunes, pop tunes, movie hits, classic ads as well as classical pieces by Beethoven, Chopin and Mozart.

Fusing blues, jazz and psychedelia with an outrageous personal style and image, Hendrix is still revered as the most important instrumentalist in the history of rock. He died aged 27 from drugs and alcohol. Capturing the essence of Hendrix's intense, apocalyptic and ultimately tragic life, the author covers Hendrix's boyhood in Seattle, his years in the US Air Force, his reputation as the best sideman around, his manic trip to London and superstardom, the songs, the concerts, the flaming guitars, the drugs, the booze, the women and most important, the incomparable legacy he left behind.

The best-selling account of The Velvet Underground phenomenon is now recognised as one of the greatest rock books ever written. First published in 1983, it is based on interviews with all four members of the Velvets, as well as others who became part of Andy Warhol's circle of artistic collaborators.

Full lyrics for 70 rock classics complete with chord symbols and guitar boxes.

Peter Freestone was Freddie Mercury's personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. He lived with Mercury in London, Munich, and New York, and was with him when he died. This is the most intimate account of Mercury's life ever written.

Nearly 300 timeless piano melodies have been brought together in a single high-quality volume for you to play at home. From Beethoven to Sullivan, from Elgar to Sousa, these are the evergreen piano classics that everyone loves!

This collection contains the lyrics to the most popular songs by The Beatles. It includes a full discography detailing singles, EPs and albums, with recording dates and lead singer credits.

«.Here is the complete history of U» told exactly as it happened in day-by-day diary format. As well as following the mid-1970's birth of the band to the present day in journa form, U2 A Diary also includes new revelations and fresh insights into key moments of U2's development. Through interviews and extensive research, author Matt McGee sheds light on stories that include: U2's 1978 victory in a St. Patrick's Day Talent contest, which led to their first studio session for CBS Records. Bono's visit to Central America in 1986, which led directly to several songs on «The Joshua Tree». U2's struggle to finish the «Pop» album, and it's impact on Universal Music. The release of «No Line on the Horizon» and the drama of the U2 360 Tour. Fully illustrated with pictures spanning the bands career, this a fanatically detailed account of a legendary group's life!»