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The Boy in the Song: The True Stories Behind 50 Rock Classics

Michael Heatley · Chicago Review Press
Format: Print book

How well do you really know your rock history? The Boy in the Song focuses on the boyfriends, husbands, bandmates, exes, heroes, celebrities, fathers, sons, and even complete strangers who inspired 50 of rock’s greatest songs. Readers will learn that a surprising number of performers...
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The British Invasion: The Music, the Times, the Era

Barry Miles · Sterling; 1 edition
Format: Book

In 1964, North America had a second revolution—but this time we welcomed the British! That year, four mop-tops known as The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, ushering in a new era of British music, film, fashion, and art. This richly illustrated and informative...
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The Big Book of Drawing: An Introduction to Essential Materials and Techniques

Watson-Guptill · Watson-Guptill
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Discover the Keys to Creating Beautiful Drawings with Master Artists   Between these pages, artists of all backgrounds will find anything and everything they need to know about drawing. With thorough explanations of materials and their composition, step-by-step demonstrations, and practical...
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This Land Is Your Land: Woody Guthrie and the Journey of an American Folk Song

Robert Santelli · Running Press; Har/Pstr edition
Format: Hardcover

quotThis Land Is Your Landquot is the most iconic folk song in American history and is the masterwork of one of Americas greatest artists Woody Guthrie Written in and first recorded in the song became an instant hit and then a point of controversy and finally a cross-generation anthem...
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Bluegrass: An Informal Guide

Richard D Smith
Format: Print book

Created by the legendary Bill Monroe of Kentucky and made famous by his Blue Grass Boys, bluegrass music has been sweeping musicians and audiences off their feet sinde 1939. This guide provides engaging trivia, insider anecdotes, and suggestions for listening that will appeal to b
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