Rock, Pop & Music Biography

Lily Allen / My Thoughts Exactly : The No.1 Bestseller (Large Paperback)

 THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERShortlisted for the Specsavers National Book Awards 2018'Raw, beautiful' Dolly Alderton'Unflinching, unputdownable' Guardian'Witty, dark, devastating'...

Lisa Peters / Celine Dion : The Complete Biography (Hardback)

  Born the youngest of 14 children, into a poor French Canadian family, Celine Dion began to sing at the age of five, soon she was a child star spending most of her teenage years on stage...

Luciano Pavarotti / Pavarotti : My World (Hardback)

   The operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti has attained the kind of superstardom usually only reached by film and pop stars. He is the most celebrated tenor today, his concerts attended by...

Mariah Carey / The Meaning of Mariah Carey (Large Paperback)

 The global icon, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress, mother, daughter, sister, storyteller and artist finally tells the unfiltered story of her life in The Meaning of Mariah...

Marie Osmond & Marcia Wilkie / Might As Well Laugh About It Now (Hardback)

Recollections, wisdom, and advice from the beloved entertainer, American icon, mother of eight children, and New York Times bestselling author.When the Donny and Marie show ended...

Mark Kermode / How Does It Feel?: A Life of Musical Misadventures (Large Paperback)

Following a formative encounter with the British pop movie Slade in Flame in 1975 , Mark Kermode decided that musical superstardom was totally attainable. And so, armed with a homemade electric...

Mark Putterford / Phil Lynott: The Rocker

The classic bestseller re-issed in a B format paperback edition. This eye-opening biography traces Lynott's life from 1950s Dublin through to Thin Lizzy and his tragic death. Using dozens of frank...

Mark Ribowsky / He's a Rebel: Phil Spector (Large Paperback)

 Phil Spector created the "wall of sound," produced the Beatles' last record, persuaded the Ramones to go "pop," made the Righteous Brothers sound respectable, and was a millionaire by the age...

Mary Byrne / This Is My Life (Large Paperback)

 From a Tesco check-out to the X Factor stage ... Mary Byrne has lived every undiscovered singer's dream.With a voice of pure gold, Mary Byrne took X Factor by storm. Millions tuned in each week...

Melanie Brown ( Mel B ) with Louise Gannon / Brutally Honest (Large Paperback)

 The tell-all memoir from the loudest, proudest Spice Girl – and the truth behind the headlines As one-fifth of the iconic Spice Girls and judge on X Factor and America's Got Talent,...

Melanie Chisholm / Who I Am: My Story (Hardback)

 For the first time ever, Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in The Spice Girls.I never...

Michael Eric Dyson / Know What I Mean? Reflections On Hip Hop (Hardback)

Whether along race, class or generational lines, hip-hop music has been a source of controversy since the beats got too big and the voices too loud for the block parties that spawned them. America...

Michael Heatley / Dave Grohl : Nothing to Lose

 Updated through the Foo Fighters "Greatest Hits," this guide to his career places the singer/guitarist/drummer in the context of contemporaries and musical styles that have influenced him Dave...

Michael Heatley / David Gray: A Biography (Large Paperback)

 In this first major account of Gray’s life and work, author Michael Heatley examines the cult singer/songwriter’s Manchester roots, his Welsh upbringing, and his unique world-wide...

Michael Jackson / Moonwalk

Moonwalk is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo...

Michael O'Connell / Ian Brown: Already in Me: With and Without the Roses (Large Paperback)

Ian Brown, lead singer and co-songwriter for the Stone Roses—a British band that defined an era in rock in the early 1990s—was the only member to succeed as a solo artist after the Roses...

Michka Assayas / Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas (Hardback)

 For the first time ever, Bono-the biggest rock star in the world-tells his life story.Bono's career is unlike any other in rock history. As the lead singer of U2, Bono has sold 130 million...

Mick Foster / After All These Years : Our Story (Large Paperback)

 This is the combined life story of Mick Foster and Tony Allen, revealing how these most unlikely of stars toured the world and entered the record books. A charming narrative told with heaps of...

Mike Watkinson / Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond: The Dawn of Pink Floyd

  This is the first biography of Syd Barrett, the legendary founder of Pink Floyd, who left the band in mysterious circumstances after the first album. Amid stories of his acid-induced...

Moby / Porcelain

  In the late eighties and early nineties, Moby, then an underground DJ and musician, was scraping out a living in New York City. In a scene popular chiefly among working-class...

Morrissey / Autobiography - PB - Penguin Classic

Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Manchester on May 22nd 1959. Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Smiths (1982-1987), Morrissey has been a solo artist for twenty-six years, during which time...

Music Sales Corporation / THE LITTLE BLACK SONGBOOK: ELVIS

Complete lyrics and chords to over 80 Elvis hits! A pocket-sized collection of Elvis Presley hits presented in chord songbook format. Includes complete lyrics and guitar chords...

Myles Palmer / Small Talk, Big Names: 40 Years of Rock Quotes (Large Paperback)

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Nancy Sinatra / Frank Sinatra: An American Legend (Coffee Table Book)

Francis Albert Sinatra was the Greatest Entertainer of the Twentieth Century – unmatched in the length and breadth and diversity of his extraordinary career, and in the unwavering excitement...

Neil McCormick / U2 by U2 (Coffee Table Book)

On the occasion of U2's 25th birthday, Bono, Edge, Adam and Larry have come together to provide the inside track on the U2 story so far. They have given hundreds of hours of in-depth interviews and...

Neil Young / Waging Heavy Peace : A Hippie Dream (Large Paperback)

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Nick Mason / Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd

The definitive history of one of the world's great bands by a founder member.The paperback will have a brand new chapter on the band's historic decision to re-form after so many years in...

Nigel Cawthorne / The Making of The Stone Roses (Large Paperback)

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Nikki Sixx / The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star (Hardback)

Set against the frenzied world of heavy metal superstardom, the co-founder of Motley Crue offers an unflinching and gripping look at his own descent into drug addiction. It follows him during the...

Norman Philip / Slowhand - The Life and Music of Eric Clapton(Large Paperback)

Author of bestselling biographies of Lennon, McCartney and Jagger, Philip Norman describes how Eric Clapton became rock's premier virtuoso in the 1960s and 1970s and examines a turbulent private life...

One Direction / One Direction: Where We Are (Large Paperback)

Calling all One Direction fans! This is the only official book from 1D, charting their journey over the last year and a half – from the places they’ve visited and fans they’ve met,...

Paul Brannigan / This Is a Call : The Life and Times of Dave Grohl (Large Paperback)

 'Someone called and said Kurt died. I just f*****g lost it.'He has sold over 40 million albums. He's been in bands that have changed popular music forever. He saw his best friend commit suicide...

Paul Hegarty , Martin Halliwell / Beyond and Before: Progressive Rock since the 1960s (Large Paperback)

A brilliant new survey and intelligent exploration of progressive rock, from its origins through to contemporary artists. Nicely illustrated, it includes rare photos of artists like Kate Bush and...

Paul Holland / Still Going Strong - The Official Rob Strong Biography(Large Paperback)

The legendary Rob Strong, may be 74 years old this year but as the title of his Biography suggests, Rob is STILL GOING STRONG! The Derry Native is currently celebrating an amazing 55 years on the...

Paul Scott / Robbie Williams : Angels & Demons - The Unauthorized Biography (Hardback)

An astonishing portrait of one of most exciting men in music business, a must read for fans and non-fans alike.      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the...

Paul Stenning / Guns N' Roses: The Band That Time Forgot

 Both new and old incarnations of the explosive rock band Guns N' Roses are discussed in this compelling biography. Featuring exclusive interviews with key players on their personal and musical...

Paul Williams / Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys: How Deep Is the Ocean? (Large Paperback)

 "How Deep is the Ocean?" brings together the cream of Paul Williams' Beach Boys pieces - the best wrting about the legendary group every published.     All of our books are second...

Peter Ames Carlin / Homeward Bound: The Life of Paul Simon (Large Paperback)

 A revelatory account of the life of beloved American music icon, Paul Simon, by the bestselling rock biographer Peter Ames CarlinTo have been alive during the last sixty years is to have lived...

Peter Buckley / The Rough Guide to Rock (Coffee Table Book)

Developed through the Internet, this guide has opinion on every phase and craze of rock. There are critical discographies, reviews of CDs and career details of more than 1200 bands and artists...

Peter Guralnick / Last Train To Memphis : The Rise of Elvis Presley

    This is the first of two volumes that make up what is arguably the definitive Elvis biography. Rich in documentary and interview material, this volume charts Elvis' early years and...

Phil Coulter / Bruised, Never Broken (Hardback)

 In partnership with lyricist Bill Martin, Phil Coulter has composed a number of global hits, including Puppet on a String (for Sandie Shaw), Congratulations (Cliff Richard), Shang-A-Lang (Bay...

Pioneers Of American Folk Guitar (Coffee Table Book)

Learn to play twelve classics of the Folk guitar repertoire, all specially arranged from the original recordings, in the original keys, in guitar tab & standard notation. Includes full lyrics,...

Rachel Elliot / The Wanted - Official Annual 2012 (Coffee Table Book)

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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Greatest Hits: Guitar Recorded Versions (Coffee Table Book)

Guitar Recorded Version PersonEssential for Peppers fans Features Frusciante's & Navarro's playing transcribed note for note with tab on top tracks from Mother's Milk to By the Way, plus two new...

Richard Carman / Johnny Marr: The Smiths and the Art of Gun-Slinging (Large Paperback)

  The Smiths were the best British band since The Beatles. Their shimmering, muscular, guitar-driven pop remains the barometer for everyone who looks back at the 1980s with affection. In a...

Richard Coles / Fathomless Riches (Hardback)

The memoir of popular BBC Radio 4 SATURDAY LIVE presenter, the Reverend Richard Coles.The Reverend Richard Coles is a parish priest in Northamptonshire and a regular host of BBC Radio...

Richard Norris / Paul Oakenfold: The Authorised Biography (Hardback)

Paul Oakenfold is one of the biggest DJs in the world. His rise from South London soul boy to world-conquering DJ is fascinating, inspiring and revealing and highlights the rise of the...

Rob McGibbon / Westlife: Our Story: The Official Book (Coffee Table Book)

Co-managed by Ronan Keating, this is the story of the boy band of the moment. It tells how they got together, the stuggles and early challenges, their discovery and Ronan's involvement. It includes...

Robbie Williams / Somebody Someday (Coffee Table Book)

A lavishly illustrated production that reveals the character behind the headlines, the genius behind the face, the lifestyle behind the closed doors. This is what it's really like at the centre of...

Robert Hilburn / Paul Simon : The Life (Large Paperback)

'There’s no tougher a mind, no more tender a voice than Paul Simon, and there’s no better man than Robert Hilburn to decipher the hardwiring of this hyperintellect...great songs can never...

Robert Lodge / 1001 Bizarre Rock 'n' Roll Stories (Hardback)

Which rock star died twice in a day? What rock legend's friends decided to steal his body? Which bands were considered cursed? With everything from sex, drugs, and death to fights, feuds, and...

Rod Stewart / Rod : The Autobiography (Hardback)

 'Ridiculously funny and astonishingly candid, Rod Stewart's memoir is the rock autobiography of the decade' Daily Mail 'One of the most entertaining, revealing, captivating books of the year'...