A revised and expanded edition of the music icon's definitive biography includes forty percent new text and incorporates newly discovered personal writings, additional details on Hendrix's romantic relationships, and additional research into his creative life.

33 1/3 is a new series of short books about critically acclaimed and much-loved albums of the last 40 years. Focusing on one album rather than an artist's entire output, the books dispense with the standard biographical background that fans know already, and cut to the heart of the music on each album.

Formed in 1973, AC/DC became one of the most popular and bestselling bands in rock history with their no-frills approach to loud, heavy, and sweat-drenched blues-based rock music. This new book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band’s discography by moderating in-depth and entertaining conversations about all 16 of AC/DC’s studio albums, every page illustrated with thoughtfully curated performance and offstage photography and rare memorabilia. Popoff gathers 20 rock journalists and authors who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release. Together, the conversations comprise a unique history of the band, covering everything from early lineups; the role played by the Youngs’ older brother, George; the songwriting and legendary antics of original vocalist Bon Scott; the mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs; the debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band’s mega breakthrough, Back in Black; the band’s fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence; and later difficulties, such as Malcolm’s onset of dementia and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd.

Members of the legendary band--Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood--offer an inside chronicle of their storied careers as musicians, songwriters, performers, and colleagues, discussing the evolution of their music and their own turbulent lives, in a volume complemented by a comprehensive discography, chronology, personal commentary, and more than three hundred rare and intimate photographs. 250,000 first printing.

Surveys the forms, musicians, and instruments of modern, popular African music, explaining each style's distinctive tradition

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. This updated and expanded edition features a new layout, making it easier to read and quicker to learn. Now included are blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock music styles, plus more pop songs! New DVDs with iPod-compatible video have been added for the visual learner, and correlating theory, chord, and pop books ensure that youÂ'll get everything you need from one complete method. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with AlfredÂ's Basic Guitar Method—the first and best choice for todayÂ's beginning guitar students. Book 1 covers how to hold your guitar, tuning your guitar, basics of reading music, notes on all six strings, chords, scales and songs, bass-chord accompaniments, duets, photos and diagrams, and use with acoustic or electric guitars. Songs include * SinginÂ' in the Rain * Take Me Home Country Roads * Over the Rainbow * AnnieÂ's Song * When the Saints Go Marching In.

The latest addition to Alfred's best-selling Alfred's Basic Guitar Method series, Alfred's Basic Guitar Rock Songs Method 1 features melodies, licks, and riffs from 22 of the best-known rock songs. Familiar rock songs we all know and love, along with helpful photos and diagrams, help introduce each new technique and concept. Featuring the same clear, well-paced instruction that sets Alfred's Basic Guitar Method apart, you'll start by learning the basics and will be playing classic riffs and licks in no time. Learning to play guitar has never been easier or more fun! The included DVD features companion video lessons, MP3 audio demonstration tracks, and exclusive TNT 2 software, which lets you customize audio tracks for practice. The video, audio, and TNT 2 software are also accessible online.

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 5 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred's Basic Rock Guitar Method book 1 provides a completely new approach to learning guitar for students who want to play in the rock style. By starting on the 6th string, you are immediately able to play riffs and licks that inspire guitarists to continue learning and have fun doing it! The book features clear, well-paced instruction along with large photographs of fingering that is expected in the Alfred's Basic series. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Methods---the best choice for today's beginning guitar students.

An award-winning music journalist describes never-before-revealed information and details about the December 6, 1969 Rolling Stones concert that left one attendee dead at the hands of the notorious biker club who were serving as the event's security. 50,000 first printing.

Compiling over 200 genres of rock music, a part reference book, part history and part road map to the connectivity of popular music is the essential companion for any rock lover