The radio personality and host of VH1's "That Metal Show" discusses his personal experiences with such bands as Kiss, Aerosmith, Guns n' Roses, and Metallica and offers anecdotes, trivia, and his favorite playlists.
The radio personality and host of VH1's "That Metal Show" discusses his personal experiences with such bands as Kiss, Aerosmith, Guns n' Roses, and Metallica and offers anecdotes, trivia, and his favorite playlists.
Few record collections remain untouched by Brian Eno's aesthetic: from ambient soundscapes and world-music hybrids to cut 'n' paste vocal samples and amniotic chill-out rooms, Eno is all around us. A sonic alchemist to the stars, his address book is a veritable who's who of rock…
Gear -- The basics -- Clubs, bars, and small venues -- Outdoor concerts and festivals -- Theaters -- Stadiums, ampitheaters, and arenas -- Backstage and offstage -- Etiquette -- Composition and framing tips -- Editing your photos -- Credentials and marketing.
Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for the pia…
Details the author's efforts to track down the legendary guitar heroes of the golden age of heavy metal, including Slash, Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, and Mick Mars, and get them to share the secret to their success.
Details the author's efforts to track down the legendary guitar heroes of the golden age of heavy metal, including Slash, Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, and Mick Mars, and get them to share the secret to their success.
Revered by his peers and idolised by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. But although mesmerising on stage, in his private life he was introverted and had desperate mood swings. Here, his widow pieces together why - despite his impending internatio…
Situates the glam rock phenomenon historically and examines it as a set of performance strategies. This book explores the ways in which glam rock, while celebrating the showmanship of 1950s rock and roll, began to undermine rock's adherence to the ideology of authenticity in the…
"When it first appeared in the early 1970s, glam rock not only caused a stir among audiences and performers, it also stood counterculture and psychedelic rock on their heads. Glam rock was outrageous and overtly theatrical, and its unforgettable characters--adorned with flamboya…
This text situates the glam rock phenomenon historically and examines it as a set of performance strategies. It explores the ways in which glam rock, while celebrating the showmanship of 1950s rock and roll, began to undermine rock's adherence to the ideology of authenticity in …
This volume gathers together twenty articles from among the best scholarly writing on rock music published in academic journals over the past two decades. These diverse essays reflect the wide range of approaches that scholars in various disciplines have applied to the study of …
"This volume gathers together twenty articles from among the best scholarly writing on rock music published in academic journals over the past two decades. These diverse essays reflect the wide range of approaches that scholars in various disciplines have applied to the study of…
"This volume gathers together twenty articles from among the best scholarly writing on rock music published in academic journals over the past two decades. These diverse essays reflect the wide range of approaches that scholars in various disciplines have applied to the study of…
"This volume gathers together twenty articles from among the best scholarly writing on rock music published in academic journals over the past two decades. These diverse essays reflect the wide range of approaches that scholars in various disciplines have applied to the study of…
