Classic Rock

From the author's first glimpse of a magical recording studio in the mid-1960s up through a busy career that continues to the present day, this rollicking story can only be told by those that were there. As the young tape operator on sessions for the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Joe Cocker at the famed Olympic Sound Studios in London, Phill learned the ropes from experienced engineers and producers such as Glyn Johns and Eddie Kramer.

Written by Virginia Grohl, the mother of Dave Grohl - former Nirvana drummer and current frontman for the Foo Fighters - From Cradle to Stage shares stories and exclusive photos featuring mothers of rock icons, the icons themselves, and their behind the music-style relationships. As Virginia watched her son's star rise, she often wondered about the other mothers who raised sons and daughters who became rock stars. Virginia decided to seek out other rock star mothers to ask these questions, and so began a two-year odyssey.

Want to skip the booze but not the flavor or the fun?! Then let renowned bartender and mixologist Justina Rae "J.R." Oliphant show you how to make THE BEST non-alcoholic drinks -- better known as MOCKTAILS -- for all occasions, whether you're hosting a party, just kicking back by yourself, or anything and everything in between, all year long! Armed with tons of knowledge, creativity and sass, Justina shows you how to turn simple, fresh ingredients into 100 elegant, creative, and memorable liquor-free drinks, and explains what equipment and glassware you'll need to make your mocktails really...

The definitive anthology of Jim Morrison's writings with rare photographs and numerous handwritten excerpts of unpublished and published poetry and lyrics from his 28 privately held notebooks.

What if the Beatles wrote “Help!” in the age of anxiety—or “Eleanor Rigby” in a world obsessed with connection but drowning in loneliness? Yesterday, Today reimagines 20 of the most iconic Beatles songs through a modern lens. From social media and mental health to shifting cultural values, this book explores what these timeless tracks might look and sound like if they were written in today's world. Author Steven Michaels, a longtime musician and English teacher, has spent more than two decades guiding teenagers through Beatles lyrics—uncovering new interpretations and emotional ...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In book 19, the Famous Five travel to Demon's Rocks and discover a very old and valuable gold coin. Demon's Rocks is famous for its stories of bountiful treasure, but if the myth is reality, who does the treasure belong to? The Five are determined to find out, but first they need to know who else is exploring Demon's Rocks for the treasure....

Limited Edition of One is unlike any other music book you will ever have hear. Part the long-awaited memoir of Steven Wilson, whose celebrated band Porcupine Tree began as teenage fiction before unintentionally evolving into a reality that encompassed Grammy-nominated records and sold-out shows around the world, before he set out for an even more successful solo career.

In this volume, you will learn all the secrets and details regarding the conception, recording, and release of the legendary "Clutching at Straws" album by Marillion. The author tells all about the origins of the work, how it was conceived by the band, and also explains its historical context. He makes a meticulous analysis of each track on the album, mentioning its sources of inspiration, revealing details about the recording sessions, and much more. He explains the legacy left by the album and its influence over other artists and also in the world of music. In the end, there a ...

His Majesty’s Prison BlackRock is where Evil is sent to die. None of the killers imprisoned on the island prison, 30 miles off the coast of Scotland, will ever leave. When Scottish billionaire, social philanthropist, and prison reformer, Ethan Mackay, is murdered during a VIP visit to the island, it becomes dangerously clear that not all the murderers are behind bars. Cut off from the mainland during a ferocious winter storm, the rest of the VIP tour take refuge in the Governor’s residence and patiently wait for the storm to pass. But what secrets lurk beneath the surface? What ...

The Robert Louis Stevenson Collection is a must-have addition for anyone’s library of classic literature. Robert Louis Stevenson has been a pillar of classical literature since the late 1800s and has brought us tales that have exhilarated and scintillated readers for more than a century since their publishing. This collection brings you three classic tales that are suitable for a range of tastes and ages.

After Noel Falcon professed his love to the one girl who truly holds his heart in the palm of her hand, he decides to try his damnedest to keep Lane Vance in his life forever this time. There's no way he'll let her slip through his fingers again without a fight. The instant they are together Noel begins to plot a way to ask his headstrong ladylove to be his wife, but every attempt to pop the question is foiled by a string of mishaps that prevents him from getting the job done before he goes back on tour with Black Falcon.

The highly prized, very collectible EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT… STEVIE NICKS is finally available as an ebook. Originally published in 1984, this is an intimate look at Stevie's beginnings and journey to superstardom. Dive into the enchanting world of the mystical, magical Stevie Nicks -- the iconic voice behind Fleetwood Mac as well as her own stellar solo career. Ethlie Ann Vare and Ed Ochs, writers for the music industry trade magazine Billboard, had unparalleled access to her. With interviews featuring friends, colleagues and lovers — plus many never-seen-before photos — ...

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (January 6, 1946 to July 7, 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of Pink Floyd. He was the band's frontman and primary songwriter for their debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967), and portions of their second album, A Saucerful of Secrets (1968). In April 1968, Barrett was ousted from Pink Floyd amid speculation of mental illness and his use of psychedelic drugs. In 1972, Barrett retired from public life and guarded his privacy until his death of pancreatic cancer in 2006. The following is from an August 1967 interview.

Jonathon Swift changed the way that prose was written forever, now for the first time ever you can listen to three of his best works collected in one bundle! Writing both fiction and satire, Jonathon Swift was noted for his poignant and often times cutting views of the society he lived in. He is still regarded as the most important prose satirist in the English language and is required reading in many schools.

"Unlock the Wild Mysteries of Acid Rock: A Time Travel Quiz Adventure through 1966-1971!" "If You Love Rock Legends, You’ll Ace This Quiz Book... Or Will You?" "Relive the Psychedelic Era Without Leaving Your Living Room – Test Your Acid Rock Knowledge Now!" "How Well Do You Know the Soundtrack of the '60s? Take This Quiz and Find Out in 30 Minutes or Less!" "Can You Call Yourself a True Acid Rock Fan Without Passing THIS Quiz Book?" Common Myths "Myth #1: You have to be a hardcore rock historian to enjoy this." Truth: Whether you're a casual fan or a seasoned music junkie, this quiz ...

This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s for each of the bands.

1915. After six years living in Paris, Sally Lunton faces a crisis of the heart (her love affair has gone smash); a crisis of the pocketbook (her meager living selling her small paintings has dried up); and a crisis of the soul, as she watches in anguish while the broken bodies of soldiers are carried from war-torn Belgium through the Parisian streets. Truly, Sally is on the rocks. Then comes a lifeline: a letter from Miss Maggie Hopkins of Little Crampton, the English village where she grew up. It appears that the town’s bank manager, Mr. Alfred Bingley, is a most eligible bachelor.

Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 - December 4, 1993) was an American composer, singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording engineer, record producer and film director.

By the end of this audiobook, you will have found out just how much of a 90s music wizard you really are—and better yet, increased your knowledge even further so that any pub quiz team would be lucky to have you as their music round secret weapon!

Mac Nugent fooled everyone. He’s a scoundrel and a thief, with ambitious—and murderous—plans. The ranch is nearly his and his alone, but first he must get rid of the only cowboy standing in his way, Harry Maynard, estranged son of the owner who passed on half of the ranch to each upon his death. But Harry is a horse thief himself, and all but banned from returning home. Or is he? Harry knows the truth, and he’s coming home to set things straight once and for all, no matter who tries to stop him, or how…