For The Stranglers, 1977 was a vital year. Not quite punk and often at odds with audiences and the music press alike, their approach was such that nothing could stop them. With two commercially and musically strong albums, the story is comprehensively documented with immense detail through vintage interviews and reviews in abundance.
Innovative and ethereal, Kate Bush's music has captivated audiences with its mystique and creativity. This visual biography celebrates her enduring influence, featuring a wealth of photographs, many previously unpublished, that showcase her artistic journey and unique persona.
When Kate Bush shot to fame in 1978, her public image was of a sweet young woman who sang about Cathy out on the windy moors. Charming, inoffensive and not challenging. With The Dreaming released in 1982, all of that changed. It is an album that some critics loved to hate - and that's why it matters.
From the breakthrough with Crime Of The Century to the colossal success of Breakfast In America, it was never a smooth journey for Supertramp. With ups & downs financially, commercially & in working relationships, Supertramp lived the highs & lows of the music business. From local gigs to highly demanding tours, this book documents it all.
From the early days at London's Hope & Anchor in 1977, to the dizzying heights of 1985-86 and beyond. With vintage interviews and reviews aplenty, this mammoth book documents it all - the most comprehensive Dire Straits biography yet published.
Crammed full of live and off-stage shots of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer from their days with The Nice, King Crimson, Arthur Brown's Crazy World and Atomic Rooster, through the ELP years, as well as documenting their solo work and other outside projects. Topped and tailed with 15,000 words by musicologist and author Laura Shenton.