Opher Goodwin Books

The narrative delves into the tumultuous backdrop of The Beatles' iconic double album, highlighting the band's struggles following manager Brian Epstein's death and the disintegration of their relationships. It explores the album's stylistic diversity, reflecting the cultural shifts of the late sixties, and examines the dynamics among band members during its creation. Amidst personal and professional challenges, they produced an impressive collection of songs, each with its own story, culminating in a landmark recording that symbolized both their legacy and the era.

Focusing on activism and social justice, Phil Ochs emerged as a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene, rivaling Bob Dylan with his poignant and powerful songs. He passionately advocated for causes like civil rights and anti-war movements, using his music to inspire change. As his artistry evolved, his lyrics became more sophisticated, yet his commitment to activism remained unwavering. Unfortunately, his idealism led to personal struggles, culminating in his tragic suicide in 1976. Despite this, his songs continue to resonate and inspire listeners today.

Roy Harper must be one of Britain's most undervalued rock musicians and songwriters. For over fifty years he has produced a series of innovative albums of consistently outstanding quality. He puts poetry and social commentary to music in a way that extends the boundaries of rock music.

Bob Dylan is the magician who sprinkled poetic fairy dust on to the popular music of the early sixties and his songwriting sparked a revolution and changed rock music forever. Dylan's ground-breaking music changed the world and his amazing story is revealed by exploring the eleven albums that he released between 1962 and 1970.

Captain Beefheart (Don Vliet) was undoubtedly the creator of the most bizarre and wonderful music. A child prodigy sculptor, he applied his artistic approach to music, creating 'aural sculptures'. He befriended Frank Zappa in High School, collaborating on a teenage rock opera and sci-fi/fantasy film entitled Captain Beefheart vs The Grunt People.

The second in a brand new series taking deep dives into rock classics. One of the most pivotal albums in the evolution of rock music, no other recording has had more impact than the 1965 classic Bob Dylan, Bringing It All Back Home.

In the realm of singer songwriters, few have been as influential as Neil Young, whose music has always been creative and relevant throughout six decades. Neil is a chameleon for whom boundaries of genres do not exist. He has delved into folk, country, r&b;, rock 'n' roll, grunge, hard rock, electronic and pop and made them his own.