Rock, Pop & Music Biography

Ronni Cooper / Rock Chicks

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Ronnie Drew / Ronnie (Hardback)

 The late great Dubliner, Ronnie Drew, was six months into writing his biography when he was diagnosed with cancer. He had produced warm, witty and insightful material that made it clear that he...

Ronnie Wood / Ronnie : The Autobiography (Hardback)

 Ronnie Wood is one of rock's true originals. This is his story, in his own words, about his life, loves, family, friends, music, art and survival against the odds. It's a roller-coaster ride of...

Ronny Bloom / Justin Bieber

    One listen to Justin Bieber's soulful singing voice and you'll be hooked on this gorgeous teen heartthrob! This 16-year-old Youtube phenomenon started out posting his performances...

Rose Clayton / Elvis : By Those Who Knew Him Best

Elvis died on 16 August 1977. He was just 42 years of age and had been the first global superstar of the rock 'n' roll era: the King. An eager world followed his every appearance, flocked to his...

Ryan Hennessy / Syncopated Blue (Hardback)

Influenced by his father’s and grandfather’s poetry, Ryan Hennessy started writing poems as a young boy growing up in Co. Kildare. As lead singer of Picture This , Ryan’s...

Sarah Oliver / Rihanna - The Only Girl in the World

   Multi-award winning artist and indisputable queen of R&B, Rihanna is one of the most recognisable and successful singers in the world. With hits such as 'Umbrella', 'Take a Bow' and...

Sarah-Louise James / Adele (Coffee Table Book)

Adele needs no introduction. From humble beginning she has come to be a globally recognised icon. Her first album shot her to fame and the second consolidated her position as a singing/songwriting...

Sean Egan / The Mammoth Book of the Beatles

   Over 30 landmark interviews, accounts, and memoirs of The Beatles and their entourage, recording how they inadvertently became counter-culture's figureheads and changed society.The...

Sean Smith / Ed Sheeran (Large Paperback)

Ed Sheeran is a true inspiration. His moving and uplifting songs forge a lasting connection with the millions of people around the world who love him and his music.He was the thirteen-year-old...

Sean Smith / Harry Styles : The Making of a Modern Man (Large Paperback)

'Fascinating and authoritative' The Daily ExpressSunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles.Harry Styles has grown up...

Sean Smith / Justin : The Biography

In November 2002 Justin Timberlake was just another ex-boy band member trying to make it as a credible solo artist, a career path littered with many corpses. But then in December he released his...

Sean Smith / Justin Timberlake : The Biography (Large Paperback)

 The rise of Justin Timberlake from one-fifth of boy band *N SYNC to one of the world's top male solo artists has been nothing short of meteoric. But how did this precocious curly haired boy...

Sean Smith / Tom Jones - The Life (Large Paperback)

 Tom Jones married his childhood sweetheart at the age of 16 and, despite many well-publicized infidelities, the marriage lasted until her death in April 2016. Tracing the years of struggle for...

Sean Smith / Victoria (Large Paperback)

Victoria Beckham is one of the most famous women in the world and an iconic figure for modern women in Britain. She has been a constant source of fascination for the celebrity hungry public since she...

Sean Smith / Victoria - The Unauthorized Biography

 Fashion icon, businesswoman, wife of an internationally-renowned footballer and, of course, member of one of the most successful pop acts in British history, Victoria Beckham is the...

Shaun Ryder / Twisting My Melon

 Shaun Ryder has lived a life of glorious highs and desolate lows. As lead singer of the Happy Mondays, he turned Manchester into Madchester, combining all the excesses of a true rock'n'roll...

Shaun Ryder / Twisting My Melon (Hardback)

 Shaun Ryder has lived a life of glorious highs and desolate lows. As lead singer of the Happy Mondays, he turned Manchester into Madchester, combining all the excesses of a true rock'n'roll...

Simon Raymonde / In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me (Hardback)

As one-third of seminal band Cocteau Twins, Simon Raymonde helped to create some of the most beautiful and memorable albums of the '80s and '90s - music that continues to cast a spell over millions...

Sinéad O'Connor / Rememberings

SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2021 AND THE PENDERYN MUSIC BOOK PRIZE 2022The Landmark Memorial of a Global IconSinéad O'Connor's voice and trademark shaved head made her famous by...

Sinead O'Connor / Rememberings (Hardback)

 THE LANDMARK MEMOIR OF A GLOBAL MUSIC ICONSHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2021Sinead O'Connor's voice and trademark shaved head made her famous by the age of twenty-one. Her recording of...

Sophie Ellis Bextor - Spinning Plates - HB - BRAND NEW

Spinning Plates: Music, Men, Motherhood and Me Sophie Ellis-Bextor singer - singer, writer and pioneer of the lockdown kitchen disco, reflects candidly on life, love and relationships.In...

Stephen Miller / Johnny Cash: The Life of An American Icon

  From his legendary 50s Sun recordings to his classic 'American' albums of the late 90s, Johnny Cash has always been the country voice of rock. This is his amazing story - Stephen Miller's...

Stephen Morris - Record Play Pause : Confessions of a Post-Punk Percussionist : The Joy Division Years - PB

Record Play Pause: Confessions of a Post-Punk Percussionist: The Joy Division Years Before he was responsible for some of the most iconic drumming in popular music, Stephen Morris grew up in...

Steve Jones / Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol

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Steve Turner / Cliff Richard : The Biography (Hardback)

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may...

Stormzy / Rise Up : The #Merky Story So Far

In four years Stormzy has risen from one of the most promising musicians of his generation to a spokesperson for a generation. Rise Up is the story of how he got there. It’s a story about...

Susan Boyle / The Woman I Was Born to be (Large Paperback)

In April 2009, a modest middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for Britain's Got Talent touched the hearts of millions...

Susan Janic / Jonas Brothers Forever: The Unofficial Story of Kevin, Joe & Nick (Coffee Table Book)

The Jonas Brothers have gone from obscurity to superstardom in the course of a year, and there’s simply no stopping them. From their top-selling albums, to their sensational sold-out tours,...

Sylvie Simmons / I'm Your Man : The Life of Leonard Cohen

 WITH A NEW AFTERWORD BY THE AUTHORThe definitive biography of the late Leonard Cohen - singer-songwriter, musician, poet, and novelist.The genius behind such classic songs as Suzanne, So Long,...

The 10 Commandments : The Rock Star's Guide to Life (Hardback)

 A surprising, informative, enlightening and at times outrageous must have guide to life from the world's most famous rock stars. Together with the finest selection from the Q magazine archives...

The Best of The Chieftains (Coffee Table Book)

This is a guide to the album from the legendary Irish group, The Chieftains. Here are exact transcriptions of all the tracks from the album, in melody line arrangements with occasional chord symbols...

The Q Book of Punk Legends (Vintage Paperback)

      All of our Vintage books are Pre barcode the picture shown is the actual book you will receive.

Tim Hill / Michael Jackson: The Man in the Mirror 1958-2009 (Coffee Table Book)

This richly illustrated book overs the career of a pop music legend, form the child star whose infectious lead vocals catapulted the Jackson 5 into the spotlight, tot he feeding frenzy that...

Tina Turner / My Love Story (Large Paperback)

 Astonishing, soul-baring - the must-read memoir by rock's greatest survivor' DAILY MAIL***The full, dramatic story of one of the most remarkable women in music history, celebrating Tina...

Tom Frederikse / DJ Tips and Techniques (Large Paperback)

From aspiring bedroom DJ to wannabe superstar DJ , Collins Need to Know DJ Tips and Techniques will take you from your first mix to your first gig. A complete illustrated guide to becoming a DJ,...

Treasures of Take That (1 Book Box Set)

Treasures of Take That (1 Book Box Set) Take That is one of the most popular bands on the planet. Formed at the start of the 90s in the golden age of boy bands, they totally transcended the genre and...

Victor Bockris / Keith Richards : The Unauthorised Biography (Large Paperback)

For over 30 years, Keith Richards has been the Rolling Stones' guitarist, songwriter, and singer, as well as a highly respected solo artist. Keith Richards, based on Victor Bockris's exclusive...

Victoria Beckham / Learning to Fly (Hardback)

Since she was eight years old Victoria wanted to be a star. This autobiography covers her childhood, marriage and motherhood, the Spice Girls and her current career.       This...

Vince Neil / Tattoos and Tequila: To Hell and Back With One Of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen (Large Paperback)

"So where do we start? I remember when we did The Dirt,the Mötley Crüe book, I was interviewed at The Grand Havana Room in Beverly Hills. A lot of people say I didn't get to say...

Vincent Power - Send 'Em Home Sweating : The Showbands Story - PB 1st Ed 1990

Vincent Power examines the unique Irish phenomenon of the showbands - The Royal, the tragic Miami, Melody Aces, The Freshmen, Clipper Carlton, the Cadets - who , surprisingly to modern eyes and ears,...

Virginia Hanlon Grohl / From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars (Hardback)

While the Grohl family had always been musical—the family sang together on long car trips, harmonizing to Motown and David Bowie—Virginia never expected her son to become a musician, let...

Will Friedwald - SINATRA - THE SONG IS YOU - Music Biography - HB1995

A hardcover copy, Scribner US, 1995 of the definitive study of the music of Frank Sinatra. The Song is You - A Singer's Art. Sinatra was , along with Presley, one of the formative influences on...

Will Romano / Mountains Come Out of the Sky: The Illustrated History of Prog Rock (Coffee Table Book)

From its artful beginnings (Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, the Mothers of Invention, and those progressive forebearers, the Sgt. Pepper-era Beatles), through the towering guitar solos, monumental...

Wynonna Judd / Coming Home to Myself (Hardback)

An intimate memoir by the country-music superstar offers a candid account of professional triumph, personal turmoil, and inspirational odyssey in search of herself, describing her childhood,...

Zoë Howe / Florence + The Machine: An Almighty Sound (Large Paperback)

This intriguing book tells the story of this very unique pop/rock/soul artist starting with her upbringing in South London to her thrilling rise to international fame as a singer and also a highly...