John Hugen Tobler is a British rock music journalist, writer, and record company executive whose work delves into the heart of the underground music scene. As a founder of ZigZag magazine, he conducted in-depth interviews with many leading rock and folk musicians of the era. His writing captures the essence of influential artists, providing readers with a unique perspective on the music they love. Tobler's career highlights his dedication to documenting and understanding the evolution of rock and folk music.
The Complete Story
Arguably the world's most famous Swedes, ABBA--Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny, and Agnetha--delighted (or disgusted) music listeners with their too-perfect, chirpy harmonies in the late '70s and early '80s. This fully authorized biography complements their greatest hits CD, ABBA GOLD, and contains over 250 photos and a complete discography.
This diary looks at what happened on each day of the year in rock music covering the years from 1955 to 1993. The book is packed with information about hundreds of rock figures - births, deaths, red-letter days and milestones. From the vintage rock 'n' rollers like Bill Haley and Elvis Presley, through the so-called British invasion of America in the 1960s, to psychaedelia, heavy metal, Glam rock, punk and new romanticism, right up-to-date with rap and hip-hop.
The History of the Beatles' Solo Recordings
A History of the Beatles on Record
From throwaway Eurovision to highly respected pop icons, ABBA's extraordinary journey through the pages of rock history ABBA's story has everything: incredible voices, love, marriages, break-ups, divorces, and some of the most memorable outfits ever seen on a stage. This indispensable DVD and book set provides fans of the band with a perfect career retrospective; it looks beyond the glitz and the glamour to get to the heart of what made ABBA so special. The book features a biography of ABBA, along with in-depth interviews with Björn Again founder Rod Leissle, record producer Pip Williams, music journalist Hugh Fielder, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad herself, plus a detailed track-by-track analysis of all their studio releases The DVDs also draw on the opinions of John Tobler and Jeff Rose, two publicists for the band, who give unique insights into what it was like to work and socialize with the band. Rod Leissle pays tribute to the band's superb stagecraft, while respected session musician Les Davidson analyzes the songs and lyrics of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
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