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Tells the story of Blur, the biggest name on the 90s UK music scene. The band's third album, "Parklife", is considered a 90s classic. Includes lots of pictures and interesting tidbits about the band. 80 pages

Tells the story of Blur, the biggest na...

Tells the story of Blur, the biggest na...

Tells the story of Blur, the biggest na...

London Live: From The Yardbirds To Pink Floyd To The Sex Pistols: The Inside Story Of Live Bands In The Capital's Trail Blazing Music Clubs by Tony Bacon

This is a New Out of Print Book.

From tiny pubs and clubs, to refined concert halls, to huge amphitheatres and parks, this unusual book celebrates the venues, musicians and shows that put live rock in the spotlight of London's 1950s-'70s cultural scene. Based on eyewitness accounts, this spectacular tale is told by the musicians themselves - stars and unknowns - plus the promoters, owners, bouncers, roadies, and fans who made it happen. Rare color photos bring it all to life, along with an outstanding collection of memorabilia featuring tickets, advertisements, contracts, handbills, and more. 192 pages, 100 color photos, 7 inch. x 9 inch.

London Live: From The Yardbirds To Pink...

London Live: From The Yardbirds To Pink...

London Live: From The Yardbirds To Pink...

Here is a cartoon album sure to bring a smile and a bravissimo from classical music buffs and concertgoers everywhere! Some classic Fisher moments: Mrs. Schubert chides Franz for spending ten years writing “an Impromptu.” A disgruntled king offers an avant-garde band a few coins: “For minimalist music, minimalist pay!”

 Ed Fisher (Composer)
 

Here is a cartoon album sure to bring a...

Here is a cartoon album sure to bring a...

Here is a cartoon album sure to bring a...

Miller Freeman Books, 1996. Discussions of rock hardware are usually of interest only to rock musicians, as anyone who has ever been friends with one can attest. But this beautifully illustrated, well-written book manages to make the history of electric guitars, keyboards, winds, and even studio production and live sound recording both accessible and interesting to lay readers and musicians alike.

Each of 14 chapter-essays focuses on the development and usage of an instrument or class of instruments in pop music. Though some of the information is rather technical (and some of the writing a bit stilted), most of it is presented in a clear and concise style?probably because most of the book's contributors are freelance writers and editors used to writing for magazine audiences.

Lavishly illustrated with high-quality color and black-and-white photos, this title does an admirable job of filling a gap in the literature and is recommended for all popular music collections.

From Booklist: Devotees of rock instrumentalists will want to peruse this incredibly well-illustrated and lively celebration of the most commonly used weaponry in the rock arsenal. The emphasis is more on the hardware than the players, which makes the book fit in with the Fender, Ludwig, and other musical-equipment-maker picture histories out there. Most of the musicians mentioned are American or English--hardly surprising in a rock book, but which does mean, for instance, that there are more Paul McCartney than Robbie Shakespeare references in the chapter on bass guitar.

The synthesizer chapter includes action pictures and discussions of barons of bombast Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson as well as Depeche Mode's Vince Clarke.

For drummers, the usual suspects--Starr, Moon, Bonham, and (Ginger) Baker--get lined up. In each chapter, discussion is comprehensive though brisk. Altogether, this snazzy combination of pictures and text is ideal for those who appreciate well-crafted devices for making loud music. 144 pages in full color.

 Softcover w/fold-over flaps. New. 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches.

Miller Freeman Books, 1996. Discussions...

Miller Freeman Books, 1996. Discussions...

Miller Freeman Books, 1996. Discussions...

If you're looking for a few music jokes for your gig or party, this is it! There's jokes about working musicians, composers, copyist but no English Horn jokes!!! There's jokes about Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Trumpet, Saxophones, Drummers, Pianos, All the Strings, and more throughout it's 45 pages.

Here's one example:

What does a lead trumpet player use for birth control?
His Personality.

If you're looking for a few music jokes...

If you're looking for a few music jokes...

If you're looking for a few music jokes...

This is an out of print book that's new never sold. Collectable!!

The most complete guide to who's who in popular music. Each artist entry includes birthdate/place of birth, date of death/place of death, instruments played, tenure with any bands, session work with other artists, appearances in any movies, Grammy Award nominations and wins and in-print albums.  All information is cross-indexed to make the book easy to use. 479 Pages.

This is an out of print book that's new...

This is an out of print book that's new...

This is an out of print book that's new...