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The amazing story of the rise of John Lennon's group - The Beatles - to fame and fortune.David Stuart Ryan carried out a great deal of original research into the true background to John, speaking to many of the characters who helped formhis intense view of the world. This was backed up...

Music provides the soundtrack to our lives. But music’s true excitement is often found on the off-beats. Cedric Hendrix has been a music fan for more than four decades. His life of public service has been enhanced by a seemingly endless search for the best bands playing the perfect songs,...

Жизнь Моцарта и её тайны. Эта работа (закончена в 2005 году) получила огромную известность. Её перевели на несколько языков (включая украинский, немецкий и вьетнамский),...

To the world, Louis Armstrong is iconic—a symbol of musical genius, unparalleled success and unassailable character. To Sharon Preston Folta, he was, simply, Dad. Despite the enduring celebration and study of Armstrong’s life and career, no one, save for close family and friends, knows Sharon...

Not just an amazing autobiography — a primer on the music industry and what it's like to have a #1 hit — a must-read for anyone considering a career in music."I've Never Been To Me," the favorite, iconic #1-hit song that's been featured in movies like Shrek the Third, Priscilla...

Жизнь Моцарта и её тайны. Эта работа (закончена в 2005 году) получила огромную известность. Её перевели на несколько языков (включая украинский, немецкий и вьетнамский),...

IS THE 27 CLUB JUST A MYTH? (No). Is it a “curse?” (No). But The 27 Club is not what you think. It’s more than the deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and others.Using the teachings of the Moon Cycles and C. G. Jung’s notion of the puer (the...

This book contains 250 anecdotes, including these: 1) In 2008, comedian Margaret Cho debuted a new show: "Beautiful." The genesis of the show came when a radio host asked Ms. Cho, “What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and you were beautiful?” She was shocked by the question because,...

In My Brother Elvis, David Stanley shares his harrowing experiences while on the road as a 16 year old bodyguard to the King of Rock n' Roll. The final 5 years of Elvis Presley's life were filled with his greatest triumphs and his toughest tribulations, as the iconic star fought a war with...

Why did Taylor Swift love music and singing so much? Did family have any influence in her career? Just a couple of the things discussed in this wonderful book. A nice easy Simple Guide to show the path Taylor took to success. The early days singing at a Philly's game to singing to over 100,000 people...

For more than 100 years, Hollywood Forever Cemetery has been one of the premier burial locations for entertainment celebrities, studio executives and members of the Hollywood film community. Today, it’s one of the top tourist destinations for fans who want to pay their respects to their favorite...

This book contains 250 anecdotes about the theater, including these: 1) British actor Pete Postlethwaite has a rugged face. When he was studying at the Bristol Old Vic, he ran out of money to pay for the completion of his course of study. However, the head of the school knew that the young man had...

Some sample anecdotes: 1) Simon and Schuster once published a children’s book titled Dr. Dan the Bandage Man. As a publicity gimmick, they decided to include a half-dozen band-aids in each book, so publisher Richard Simon sent this telegram to a friend at Johnson and Johnson: “PLEASE SHIP TWO...

"Five, six, seven, eight!" Defines the life of actress, dancer, choreographer, and director Miriam Nelson. Miriam's life reads like a 1930's musical. While still in her twenties, she appeared in six Broadway shows. On the day she moved to Los Angeles, Miriam ran into old friend Billy Daniels...