Jeff Apter è un autore la cui vasta opera si addentra nel multiforme mondo della musica. Possiede un talento nel creare narrazioni illuminanti che esplorano le vite e le influenze di figure musicali iconiche. Il suo approccio è caratterizzato da una profonda comprensione degli artisti e del settore, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo avvincente sui loro percorsi. Con un background che include un periodo significativo presso Rolling Stone Australia, Apter porta una prospettiva esperta nelle sue esplorazioni della musica e dei suoi creatori.
During his 30 years, Jeff Scott Buckley lived many suburban loner, music school misfit, and rock and roll gypsy. This work explores his struggle with writers block as is his battles with the concept of stardom, his desire for escape and the attempts to deal with the unavoidable legacy of his equally gifted father, Tim Buckley.
Pop star, mentor and icon, George Young was one of the most important figures in Australian pop music history. Jeff Apter reveals the little-known facts that helped create a music empire.
The life, death and rock'n'roll rollercoaster career of AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.
(Book). Bono called Jeff Buckley "a pure drop in an ocean of noise." In this startling new biography, Buckley's friends, peers, enemies, collaborators, lovers, and others speak of the Jeff they knew or, in some cases, thought they knew. His struggles with writer's block are explored, as are his battles with the concept of stardom, his desire for escape, and his attempts to deal with the unavoidable legacy of his equally gifted father, Tim Buckley.
To fans and critics alike, the years 1973 to 1980 the Bon Scott era were the most significant of AC/DC s five-decade career. This richly illustrated book documents all the key events of that frenetic time.
The first in-depth biography of Malcolm Young, from the author of High Voltage.
On title page, the letter 'i' in the first word of the title appears as a lightning bolt.
A critical study of the three Bee Gees-Barry, Robin, and Maurice-and their younger brother Andy, exploring the many great highs and deep lows of their storied carrier.
The first major, definitive biography of these post-punk survivors. Never Enough traces The Cure's roots in middle-class Crawley, Sussex, and tracks their gradual rise, revealing how their first major album Pornography, almost ended the band well before their multi-platinum career began.
David Grohl's journey through the music industry showcases his evolution from a teenage punk to a multi-millionaire rock icon. As a self-taught musician and bandleader, he played pivotal roles in two of the most influential bands in rock history, Nirvana and The Foo Fighters. His story highlights the challenges and triumphs of a life dedicated to music, capturing the essence of his punk roots and his remarkable success in the industry.