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Dreamboats and Petticoats features the real story behind the popular songs and performers of the Fifties and early Sixties on which the musical Dreamboats and Petticoats is based.

A team of experts write about each era of the band's existence, examining what they were doing for each of their original 12 UK-release albums.

Set against the backdrop of the politically charged year 1968, the narrative explores the Beatles' evolution following the death of their manager, Brian Epstein. Freed from the constraints of constant touring, the band collaborates in multiple studios, allowing for a creative surge that results in a remarkable album. Despite internal tensions and the presence of Yoko Ono, their artistic journey reflects both personal and collective challenges, showcasing their resilience and innovation during a transformative period in music history.

Packed full of musical and historical analysis centred on the Beatles at the peak of their popularity, The White Album: A-side/B-side takes a look at one of the greatest albums ever created, and the tumultuous time period it was born into.

This book is a new way of telling the album's story and is split into two distinct halves: A: The A-side is all about the Beatles, the music on the album, the recording process, how the disc was received at the time and how subsequently it has been acknowledged as one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

Bob Dylan's groundbreaking work and epochal impact on the art and music scene is encapsulated completely in this book, including coverage of his Nobel Prize for Literature awarded in 2016, making it an essential insight for music and culture fans of all ages.

Here is the story of how the Sex Pistols shocked and shamed EMI - the UK's most revered and profitable record company - and ended up GBP40,000 the richer thanks to manager Malcolm McLaren's cunning business strategy.

Im Juni 2017 feiern wir das 50. Jubiläum der Sgt. Pepper’s-LP Sgt. Pepper‘s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Viele sind der Meinung, dieses sei das wichtigste und einflussreichste Album der Beatles. Die erste Hälfte des Buches ist den Beatles und Sgt. Pepper gewidmet, die zweite Hälfte reflektiert das zeitliche Umfeld in Politik und Kultur. Brian Southall war für über zehn Jahre Pressesprecher der EMI und arbeitet mit den Beatles als Solokünstler. Der Bildband präsentiert die Geschichte des Albums in zwei Hälften: Die „A-Seite“ handelt von den Beatles, den Songs auf dem Album, dem Aufnahmeprozess in den Abbey Road Studios, wie die LP seinerzeit ankam und wie sie später als eines der größten Alben aller Zeiten anerkannt wurde. Die „B-Seite“ lässt das besonders ereignisreiche Jahr 1967 Revue passieren: der „Summer of Love“ mit den Blumenkindern, den Vietnam-Demos, Sechs-Tage-Krieg, der Tod Che Guevaras, das erste Rolling Stone Magazin, die erste Tour von Jimi Hendrix in England usw. MUSIK Alle, die das Jahr 1967 erlebt haben, werden sich gut daran erinnern, welch enorme positive Wirkung dieses Beatles-Album auslöste. Und auch die Beatles-Fans, die nicht dabei waren, können es nachlesen: ein Rock-Album schlägt ein wie ein musikalischer Blitz aus Fantasie und Blumen.

The first ever biography of The Hollies, one of the sixties and seventies biggest British bands.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first UK single, this book offers a comprehensive look at their musical legacy. It explores various aspects of their output, making it appealing to both dedicated fans and casual listeners. With a focus on beloved songs, the narrative is engaging and accessible, perfect for anyone interested in the iconic band's impact on music history.