Jeff Apter is an author whose extensive work delves into the multifaceted world of music. He possesses a talent for crafting insightful narratives that explore the lives and influences of iconic musical figures. His approach is characterized by a deep understanding of artists and the industry, offering readers a compelling glimpse into their journeys. With a background that includes significant time at Rolling Stone Australia, Apter brings a seasoned perspective to his explorations of music and its creators.
During his 30 years, Jeff Scott Buckley lived many suburban loner, music school misfit, and rock and roll gypsy. This work explores his struggle with writers block as is his battles with the concept of stardom, his desire for escape and the attempts to deal with the unavoidable legacy of his equally gifted father, Tim Buckley.
Pop star, mentor and icon, George Young was one of the most important figures in Australian pop music history. Jeff Apter reveals the little-known facts that helped create a music empire.
The life, death and rock'n'roll rollercoaster career of AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.
The first in-depth biography of Malcolm Young, from the author of High Voltage.
The first major, definitive biography of these post-punk survivors. Never Enough traces The Cure's roots in middle-class Crawley, Sussex, and tracks their gradual rise, revealing how their first major album Pornography, almost ended the band well before their multi-platinum career began.
Teenage punk, self-taught musician, bandleader, session man, smoker, drinker, multi-millionaire, David Grohl has achieved a rare feat, a rock 'n' roll double crown having been a member of two hugely successful and influential bands - Nirvana and The Foo Fighters. Loaded with candid interviews and hard truths about Grohl's life in music, this is the first comprehensive biography of an icon whose career charts rock and roll's rise and fall over the past two decades. Details his drumming and touring with Queens of the Stone Age and Nine Inch Nails and his battle over Nirvana's legacy with Courtney Love. Classic Rock magazine described his book on The Cure as 'a solid, all-encompassing history.'
A comprehensive biography that documents how Keith Urban lived out his childhood dream - and the price he's had to pay to reach the top.
Softcover edition. How can a band that started as a joke become of music's most unstoppable forces? These sonic soulmates have endured death, addiction, an unstable line-up and have stilled managed to produce some of the most vital rock'n'roll of the past three decades.
Focusing on the life of a musical pioneer, this biography explores the journey of Carl Perkins, the genius behind the iconic song "Blue Suede Shoes." It delves into his influence on rock and roll and his role as a key figure in the rockabilly movement. The narrative highlights his contributions to music and his lasting impact on future generations of artists, showcasing his legacy as a trailblazer in the industry.
The definitive biography of one of the best-loved singer/songwriters of recent decades, detailing his career in Crowded House, Split Enz, Fleetwood Mac, and as a solo artist.