From gigs in tiny church halls in the mid-sixties to multi-million selling albums and spectacular stadium shows all around the world, the Pink Floyd story in a rock legend. This remarkable book is a celebration of Pink Floyd's entire career - 2007 marks the official 40th anniversary since they started recording. It contains a biographical account of the band's collective and individual careers from their pre-Floyd origins in 1962 right through to the present day. Echoes also combines, for the very first time, a meticulously researched chronological listing of every single Pink Floyd and solo concert, set list, TV and radio appearance plus a UK and US discography. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of rare and previously unpublished photographs as well as rare graphic memorabilia, including posters, advertisements, handbills and tickets from every era of the band's remarkable history, it is, quite simply, the most omprehensive account of Pink Floyd in print.
Girls Aloud are the most successful UK girl band. Since winning ITV's Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah have come a very long way indeed. With a record-breaking eighteen consecutive Top 10 singles, five platinum albums, two Brit nominations, a judge on the X Factor and CD sales in excess of six million in the UK alone, they are both loved by the masses and critically acclaimed by the press. Now, in Dreams That Glitter, the girls share with us the story of their phenomenal success. Giving a personal insight into their childhoods, their love interests, their struggle for recognition, their party lifestyle and their rock-solid friendships, this book follows their ride from relative obscurity to international superstardom - with plenty of style advice and celebrity gossip along the way. Fun, feisty, drop-dead gorgeous, incredibly talented, and the life and soul of the party, Girls Aloud are the nation's favourite girl band. Packed full of pictures from their own personal collections, this book shares with us their innermost secrets, and reveals exactly what it feels like when all of your dreams come true.
Freddie Mercury is a man who needs no introduction. Queen are still globally famous, Freddie was the face of the band for 20 years and this lavish book celebrates him as one of the key players in the makeup of the influential British music scene. The great man&'s life is lovingly and painstakingly recounted in pictures and insightful text. Famed as an electric showman with no equal, there are beautiful images capturing the man in the moment through many stages of his colourful life.
He is one of the greatest musical talents Britain has ever produced. But even as the principle songwriter and lead guitarist for The Who, it would be unjust to define Pete Townshends life simply through his achievements with bandmates Daltrey, Moon and Entwistle. Noting that he has sold over 100 million records over a fifty-year period goes some way to quantifying his accomplishments, but numbers only scratch the surface of his contribution to popular culture. An avid student of his profession, during his career he has been credited with the creation of the concept album, worked as a literary editor, developed scripts for television and the stage, and written songs that have defined a generation. The thinking mans rock star with a dedication to his craft unlike any other in the business, he continues to inspire new generations of performers and writers with a continuing commitment to his art. Now, in one of the most eagerly awaited autobiographies of recent times, this icon tells about his incredible life and elaborates on the turbulences of time spent as one of the worlds most respected musicians ? being in one of rocks greatest ever bands, and wanting to give it all up. Incredibly, as a man who has achieved so much, this truly unique story of ambition, relentless perfectionism and rock and roll excess will be regarded as one of his greatest achievements.
Here is an in-depth look at the life of one of pop music's hottest international stars. This book reveals the details of Rihanna's unhappy childhood, her wild child past that earned her the nickname of Rebel Flower, and how she found it therapeutic after her parents' troubled marriage to join the army. A fascinating story of her transformation from schoolgirl Robyn Fenty to one of the most successful R&B artists in the world. Explores her turbulent relationship with singer Chris Brown which resulted in a photograph of her battered face making headlines around the globe. Features exclusive interviews with Rihanna's old schoolfriends, producers, songwriters, video directors, journalists and many more who witnessed her transformation over the years. A must-read for fans new and old.
With free audio sampler In 2001 Will Young shot to fame as the first winner of Pop Idol. It was clear from the start that he would never be a typical pop star - and more than ten years later he has become one of our best-loved and most intriguing artists. From his dramatic experiences on Pop Idol; to coming out in the glare of the media spotlight; to his valiant struggles against depression; to the crazy reality of being famous, Will is open about both the highs and lows of his life. He also provides sound and practical advice on dealing with the DVLA helpline - something that has been woefully neglected by all other celebrity memoirs. If you have ever wondered what it's like to attend a fashion show (and find yourself accidentally waving at Anna Wintour); how it feels to sing in front of thousands while fighting a catastrophic bout of low self-esteem; or be subjected to the terror that is a This Morning 'makeover', then Funny Peculiar reveals all. It also reveals what not to say if you ever meet David Beckham. Moving, witty and scrupulously honest, Funny Peculiar is a refreshingly different and fascinating autobiography by a true original.