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Even after finally being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, Cheap Trick remains to many a club band with a cult following. Much like Cheap Trick themselves, American Standard:...

This ultimate guide to all the gear used by the Beatles details exactly which guitars, drums, amplifiers, and keyboards the Fab Four embraced throughout their brief but revolutionary career, from...

BUCK 'EM!: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BUCK OWENSAuthor: Randy PoePublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Jan 01, 2016Number of Pages: 360 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1617136417ISBN-13:...

BUCK 'EM! THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BUCK OWENSAuthor: Randy PoePublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Nov 01, 2013Number of Pages: 384 pagesBinding: Hardback or Cased BookISBN-10: 1480330647ISBN-13:...

Chord Master is a chord dictionary with a difference. Rather than just show chord shapes - which are all there in the Chord Matrix - a large portion of the book explains how to use chords, with...

Cranking Up Rush: Their Musical Legacy in 11 SongsAuthor: Adrien BegrandPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Oct 22, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10:...

The volume on a standard amp goes to 10. But, sometimes, that's just not high enough. Sometimes, you need to rock even harder than that--all the way to 11. Goes to 11 books are short, opinionated...

ELVIS MUSIC FAQ: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE KING'S RECORDED WORKSAuthor: Mike EderPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Sep 01, 2013Number of Pages: 384 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

ERIC CLAPTON FAQ: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT SLOWHANDAuthor: David BowlingPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: May 01, 2013Number of Pages: 370 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

FAMILY TRADITION: THREE GENERATIONS OF HANK WILLIAMSAuthor: Susan MasinoPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Apr 01, 2011Number of Pages: 286 pagesBinding: Hardback or Cased BookISBN-10:...

Lavishly illustrated with color photos throughoutAuthor: Tony BaconPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Jun 01, 2011Number of Pages: 144 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

Guitar Effects Pedals: The Practical Handbook opens up the world of effects pedals, vintage and new alike, for the guitarist. In an easy, guitarist-friendly style, the book explores the history of...

HOWLING TO THE MOONLIGHT ON A HOT SUMMER NIGHT: THE TALE OF THE STRAY CATSAuthor: Christopher McKittrickPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Oct 01, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage:...

The stories of rock musicians who die young are the thing of lore and legend. Accidents, drug overdoses, plane crashes--all have taken the lives of male rock stars still in their primes. But what...

An edgy, witty, and opinionated critical analysis of "classic rock" in the 21st century, discussing everything from modern remixes of classic albums (why?) to concert ticket prices, Record Store Day,...

From his anthemic early hits ("I Want to Take You Higher," "Family Affair," "Dance to the Music"), through the moody meditations of "There's a Riot Going On" and beyond, Sly & the Family Stone left...

IF YOU LIKE THE RAMONES... HERE ARE OVER 200 BANDS, CDS, FILMS AND OTHER ODDITIES THATAuthor: Peter AaronPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Aug 01, 2013Number of Pages: 288 pagesBinding:...

A raw but engaging exploration of a man whose artwork, music, and philosophy inspired thousands, written by acclaimed musician and author Laura Davis-Chanin in collaboration with Vega's widow Liz...

Through curated essays, readers will experience a deeply personal and engaging survey of key figures in jazz in the book that Publishers Weekly calls "a cheerful celebration of an uniquely American...

Rolling Stones Gear is the first book to historically document all of the Rolling Stones' musical equipment. It's also the story of the Rolling Stones, but with a new twist: their history as told...

Profiles of the female rock performers who took control of their careers and transformed the music industry from the insideAuthor: Katherine Yeske TaylorPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Jan...

Stevie Ray Vaughan tightly grips a place in music history as an unmatched blues man and guitar legend. His unique style is unmistakable and has never been repeated. His otherworldly talent and...

Here is the story of an often overlooked, one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll musician and the historic times he lived in. In spite of numerous opportunities for success, he became a tragedy. Jerry Nolan...

THE DOORS FAQ: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE KINGS OF ACID ROCKAuthor: Rich WeidmanPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Oct 01, 2011Number of Pages: 308 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

The Gibson 335 Guitar Book tells the story of Gibson's ES-335 and related models, as played by B.B. King, Alvin Lee, and Eric Clapton, among other virtuosos. It's full of great guitars, cool players,...

ASCAP Deems Taylor Award Winner and named one of 2018 Top Ten Music Books by Billboard! Nineteen seventy-seven. New York City. Dark. Dangerous. Thrilling. Punk Rock. Blondie. David Bowie. Drinking...

THE GREAT JAZZ GUITARISTS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDEAuthor: Scott YanowPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublication Date: Apr 01, 2013Number of Pages: 256 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

(Book). Ibanez is the most important Japanese guitar brand, and this new book tells the story of its electric guitars, tracking the fortunes of this impressive brand. At first the guitars were cheap...

The Jazz Guitar Handbook is a step-by-step guide to jazz guitar playing. It takes you from the basics through to advanced harmony and soloing concepts, and teaches you the music theory a jazz...

A stimulating and wide-ranging resource for both beginning and experienced dramatists, comprising invigorating, provocative, and irreverent exercises contributed by nearly 60 contemporary...