This author embodies the intersection of music and the written word, possessing an encyclopedic knowledge of music alongside an innate linguistic fluency. Her background spans touring with bands, producing music magazines, and achieving distinction in journalism after studying psychology. As a travel writer and music critic, she has a proven talent for uncovering exclusive stories, notably through her insightful biographies of musical artists. Her work delves into the untold narratives of pop sensations, making her a compelling voice for exploring the lives and music that shape popular culture.
"A new book on the popular singer, telling how Jessie broke away from her background - a tough area of Essex where violent crime was rife - to become the antithesis of the typical Essex girl. Also tells of her performance background, taking ballet classes from the age of four and appearing in a string of musicals, as well as her hustle for fame. Information gathered from record producers, school classmates, friends and dance tutors."--Publisher's description.
Misunderstood looks behind the eyeliner to reveal the true story of one of the most notorious rock icons of the 21st century. He's battled bipolar disorder, clinical depression, drug and alcohol addiction, loneliness and self-loathing to sell over ten million albums worldwide with the rock group Placebo.
This biography reveals the full story behind Swift’s preteen acting career, her early song writing efforts and her attempts to break into the music business as a youngster. Details the vicious bullying and crippling exclusion she experienced at the hands of school classmates and how – as a social outcast – she turned to music to heal the pain. An exclusive interview is included with one of Taylor’s tormentors, who apologizes for causing distress. Covers Taylor’s rise from a misunderstood writer to a multiplatinum selling artist. Features the inside story on her high profile relationships (including one with Joe of the Jonas Brothers) as well as her video editing, clothes designing, poetry, acting roles and charity campaigns. Includes unusual facts about Taylor including her experiments with rap, hip-hop and death metal music, her meeting with Jay-Z as an unknown artist at age 11 and her collaboration with heavy rock group Def Leppard, where the unlikely pair of acts covered each other’s songs. Exclusive interviews with family friends, school friends, teachers, ex-boyfriends. and many more.
Rihanna prodala více než 15 milionů alb a 45 milionů singlů po celém světě. Získala 4 Grammy a Brit Awards v kategorii nejlepší mezinárodní ženská umělkyně za rok 2011. Její album Good Girl Gone Bad z roku 2007 bylo nominováno na devět cen Grammy a je na něm celosvětově známý singl Umbrella. Kniha odhaluje její nešťastné dětství, vztah jejich rodičů plný násilí a otcovu závislost na cracku. Pro své divoké dětství si vysloužila přezdívku Rebel Flower. Můžete sledovat její proměnu ze školačky až k jednomu z nejúspěšnějších umělců R & B stylu na světě. Přečtete se také o Jejím neuspořádaném vztahu se zpěvákem Chrisem Brownem, jehož výsledkem byly fotky její zbité a pohmožděné tváře a novinové titulky po celém světě. Knihu doplňují exkluzivní rozhovory s Rihanninými přáteli ze školy, producenty, textařy, režiséry videoklipů a novináři.
