The book explores the profound impact of Little Richard on rock 'n' roll and American music, asserting that while he may not have invented the genre, his hit "Tutti Frutti" in 1955 was pivotal in shaping it. The author, Spencer Leigh, examines how Little Richard's flamboyant style and energy not only influenced iconic artists like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Prince but also transformed global culture. The narrative highlights the essential role Little Richard played in the evolution of music.
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- 2024
- 2020
Bob Dylan
- 384pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
Bob Dylan: Outlaw Blues is a major new biography, a story of the life of a man that intrigues his audience - both young and old. Bob Dylan's past and present is comprehensively detailed in this new book which will be published in July 2020, that is, in Bob Dylan's eightieth year. číst celé
- 2018
Buddy Holly
- 384pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
3 February 1959. The 60th anniversary of Buddy Holly's death in 2019. He was 22 years old when he died. Don McLean called that fatal day `The Day the Music Died'. But, his music hasn't died, as he left us a wonderful legacy. Spencer Leigh's new BIOGRAPHY Buddy Holly: Learning the Game is the... číst celé
- 2017
Elvis Presley
- 268pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Elvis' death. With exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and those who knew them, and with much unique material, this is one of the most comprehensive accounts of Elvis Presley and his career. číst celé
- 2016
Love Me Do to Love Me Don't
- 348pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Journalist and Beatles authority analyses the Beatles with the help of his vast archive of recorded interviews about the Beatles.
- 2016
Cavern Club
- 250pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Liverpool's The Cavern Club is the most famous club in the world giving rise to The Beatles and Merseybeat.
- 2016
Simon & Garfunkel
- 268pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Early on in their relationship Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel realised two things. Firstly, the world liked them working together. Secondly, they didn't. With exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and those who knew him, and with much unique material, this will be the definitive account of Simon and Garfunkel and their careers.
- 2015
Best of the Beatles
- 220pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
This intriguing book examines the greatest Beatles mystery, which has caused endless speculation over the years - why was Pete Best sacked just as the Beatles stood on the threshold of stardom?
- 2015
A compelling biography of Frank Sinatra - warts and all, from 1915 to Sinatra's death in 1998. This fast-paced chronicle details the superstar's music, films, romances, personality traits and questionable exploits! A wonderful addition to the library of any Frank Sinatra fan or any fan of the big... číst celé
- 2014
The paperback edition of the bestselling book written by Spencer Leigh who has conducted more interviews about the Beatles - all of them captured on tape - than anyone in the world.