Believe it or not — and sometimes I don’t — I saw Slade live in their heyday. Twice! The first time was in a theatre on their 1976 Canadian tour. At that point, I only knew they were a glam band from England. I had probably seen their picture in Hit Parader or Circus or something. But those were the days when concert tickets cost less than $10, so taking a flyer on a band was no big deal. I remember I lucked into a front-row seat. I remember an old lady (who must have been a theater employee) handing out cotton balls to the kids before the show. And I remember the band flashing the ‘Slade sign’ — a fist with the thumb extended horizontally. I remember them saying, “Carry the Slade sign with you throughout your life!” Um, OK. The second time I saw them was in the ’80s on an arena tour, thanks to the success of their hit single Run Runaway, from the album Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply. I don’t remember a damn thing about that show. Anyway, I see their drummer has a memoir coming out. I’ll bite. Looking for other options? Cum on, reed theez bookz:
Look Wot I Dun: My Life In Slade
By Don Powell & Lise Lyng Falkenberg
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Look What I Dun is the story of Slade told through the eyes of drummer Don Powell, whose life was shattered when, in 1973 at the height of the group’s fame, he was involved in a horrific car crash. Unflinching in his honesty, Powell deals frankly with the aftermath of the accident that took the life of his girlfriend and left him with injuries that affect him to this day. Leaders of the glam-rock movement, Slade were the U.K.’s biggest singles band in the years 1971-’74. Their many hits have become rock ’n’ roll standards, not least Merry Christmas Everybody, arguably Britain’s all-time favorite Christmas song. For Powell, though, success came at a price. Lucky to survive, the aftermath of his accident included alcoholism, financial woes and a life of reckless promiscuity. Now sober and settled in Denmark with an adopted family, Powell’s story — as told to Lise Lyng Falkenberg — is a no-nonsense journey to the heights and depths of the rock world.”
You Won’t See Me: When The Beatles Ghosted Imelda
By David Guerrero
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “In the mid-1960s, the Philippines hosted America’s largest military bases in the region while the Vietnam War was escalating. Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos were photogenic and, on the surface at least, presented as poster children for democracy; Life magazine even dubbed them the “Jackie and JFK” of Asia. The Beatles’ management saw a visit to the country as a lucrative opportunity to open new markets. Before their arrival, invitations were sent to the band — both directly and via the local promoter — for lunch at the Presidential Palace. Whether the invitations were accepted remains disputed. On the morning of July 4, 1966, when escorts arrived to collect the band, their manager Brian Epstein refused the invite, leaving over 300 people, including Imelda and her family, standing on live television. Despite two large and successful concerts, the band’s experience left them fearful for their security and eager to leave. A chaotic encounter at the airport with Palace guards convinced them never to return and played a key role in their decision to end touring altogether. Initially, The Beatles distinguished between their fans and the officials, but the entire visit came to be remembered as a single “bad” experience. From that point on, the band achieved greater creative heights as a studio-based group, while the Philippines — little known in the West — became defined by this infamous story.”
James Taylor
By Carolyn McHugh
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “James Taylor’s big break came in 1970 with the release of his second album Sweet Baby James. Fire And Rain, an autobiographical account of his struggles with addiction and the loss of a close friend, became a massive hit and remains one of his signature songs. This was followed with the huge success of songs like You’ve Got A Friend and albums like One Man Dog, Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon, Walking Man and many more. Taylor experienced a resurgence in the 1990s with the release of albums such as New Moon Shine (1991) and Hourglass (1997). The latter won the Grammy for Best Pop Album, marking a triumphant return to form. James Taylor’s life and career are a testament to his power of resilience, artistry, and authenticity. From his early struggles with addiction and mental health to his rise as a global music icon, Taylor has remained steadfast in his commitment to creating music that speaks to the human experience. With a legacy built on honesty, grace, and timeless melodies, Taylor continues to inspire and connect with listeners around the world.”
Steppin’ Razor: The Rebel Life of Peter Tosh (Remastered)
By John Masouri
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Rude boy, founding member of The Wailers and a compelling recording artist in his own right — Peter Tosh was Jamaica’s most controversial reggae star. For the Mystic Man, music was the message. A fiery advocate of Rastafari and African nationalism as well as the legalization of marijuana, his uncompromising political stance has won him a reputation as Jamaica’s Malcolm X. One of reggae’s most extraordinary stories, the life of Tosh came to an end when he was brutally murdered in 1987 amid rumors involving the supernatural and Kingston’s criminal underworld. In this essential biography, John Masouri — esteemed reggae journalist and author of Pressure Drop: Reggae in the Seventies — conducted hundreds of interviews with those who knew Tosh best, including Bunny Wailer and other close associates. Tracing his recording career, we learn of his encounters with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker, and volatile relationships with Bob Marley and Lee (Scratch) Perry. Tosh’s darker side is also revealed in tales of the singer’s fascination with the occult and in unprecedented detail, his untimely and tragic demise.”
A Little More Love: The Life And Legacy Of Olivia Newton-John
By Matthew Hild
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “An in-depth biography that closely examines the superstar’s multi-faceted career, personal life, advocacy, and legacy. Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest and most iconic global pop stars in history with estimated record sales of over 100 million and starring roles in several films, including Grease and Xanadu. Her hit Physical was ranked by Billboard as the most popular single of the 1980s. Behind all of this glitz and glamor was an extremely strong, kind, and resilient person with an unfailing, positive attitude in the face of personal tragedies and setbacks. For decades, she bravely and publicly battled breast cancer while continuing her career and advocated for environmental issues, animal rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. This biography, based on extensive archival research and original interviews with many of her friends and associates, reveals the real person inside the star. Matthew Hild provides many never-before-shared insights into the star’s life, including her humanitarianism and personal struggles, and dives deeply into her many famous records and lesser-known work, from her early start in Australia all the way to her last recording — a moving duet of Jolene with Dolly Parton.”
Renaissance Of A Boss: Notes From A Creative Reawakening
By Rick Ross & Neil Martinez-Belkin
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “It’s been nearly 20 years since Rick Ross broke out with his 2005 debut single Hustlin’. Since then, he’s cemented his legacy in hip-hop and found success in dozens of endeavors beyond music. But as Ross approaches 50, he finds himself in unfamiliar territory: A mid-life crisis. His first creative rut. The Renaissance Of A Boss tells the story of how Ross rediscovered his spark, taking readers on an unforgettable journey that includes: His failed attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, and the unexpected lessons he learned; an open road adventure, from Graceland to Santa Fe, where Ross seeks answers to life’s biggest questions; an inside look into Ross’s celebrity collaborations with Dr. Dre, Bruno Mars, Bill Murray and more; behind-the-scenes stories of how his biggest hits came to be; and a shrooms-induced hallucination that you’ll have to read to believe. In the same open spirit as his bestsellers Hurricanes and The Perfect Day To Boss Up, The Renaissance Of A Boss gives readers a blueprint for success from one of the most prolific minds in music. The epic journey takes Ross to Elvis Presley’s estate in Memphis, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo and ultimately a Native American sweat lodge in Santa Fe. Along the way, Ross reflects on his creative process, the artists who have inspired him, and shares his own rituals and habits that made him into one of the most prolific minds in music today.”
The Life And Music Of Charles Wood
By Jeremy Dibble
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Charles Wood (1866-1926), chorister and student of Chares Villiers Stanford, was one of the most significant figures in British and Irish music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and one of Britain’s most important teachers. This study not only evaluates the substance of Wood’s ecclesiastical music, in which, together with Stanford, his contribution was pre-eminent, but also his work in other genres, such as secular vocal music, arrangements of Irish folksong and the Irish cultural revival, orchestral music, opera and, in particular, the string quartet. Wood also found himself at the heart of a new antiquarian revival of early music, plainsong, psalmody and hymnody where his knowledge was uniquely encyclopaedic. This book offers a reassessment of his lasting legacy, the admiration he drew from figures such as Vaughan Williams, Dent and Tippett, and also discusses a considerable series of posthumous publications.”
The Importance Of Elgar: An Anthology
By David Morris & Andrew Neill
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Of the many biographies and other books published about Edward Elgar, few have brought together as many composers, performers, and writers as this anthology, in celebration of his art and life. Published to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the society which bears his name, The Importance Of Elgar brings together both executant musicians and others who share their love and appreciation of his music and what it means to them and, more widely, his place in the canon of western music. The choice of the word ‘importance’ ensured that those who contributed to this volume would write something personal. The Elgar Society’s first president Sir Adrian Boult was one of the great interpreters of Elgar’s music and his commitment remains an inspiration to many today. It was Sir Adrian who suggested the formation of The Elgar Society during a series of concerts in Malvern in 1950. Four months later, in January 1951, what became the largest composer society in Britain was formed. Edited by Elgar Society secretary David Morris and Andrew Neill a former society chairman, this book offers the practising musician and music lover alike some fresh insights into Elgar’s music and his importance beyond the shores of Britain.”
33⅓ | Violent Femmes’ Violent Femmes
By Nic Brown
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Through rare access to Violent Femmes and their archives, this book investigates the creation of such iconic songs as Blister In The Sun, Kiss Off, Add It Up and Prove My Love, as well as the album’s recording process. The self-titled debut from the Milwaukee post-punk acoustic trio is one of those rare albums that seems to have altered the course of popular music and influenced just about everyone who heard it while also managing to operate almost entirely outside of the mainstream. Released in 1983 to little sales or attention, the band was so iconoclastic that it couldn’t even engender support from Milwaukee’s anti-establishment punk scene. Over the ensuing years, though, Violent Femmes managed to exert itself as an unstoppable cultural force, ascending the college radio charts and spreading through word-of-mouth. Violent Femmes didn’t sound like anything else when it was made, and it still doesn’t sound like anything else. The album somehow exists both outside of time and as one of the most evocative and enduring artifacts of the alternative ’80s.”
Joni Mitchell’s Blue
By Lloyd Whitesell
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Critics have ensured its place in a canon of greatest works. Fans grow deeply attached to the songwriter for her honesty and ability to speak directly to their own troubles. Listeners are awed by the music’s visceral impact and extraordinary beauty. Joni Mitchell’s most beloved album Blue (1971) continues to inspire new generations of listeners well over 50 years after its release. In this book, author Lloyd Whitesell situates Mitchell as a key figure in the singer-songwriter movement that emerged in the late 1960s and shows how the confessional mode of writing intensified the movement’s core values of authenticity and vulnerability. In its extreme personal exposure, raw timbres, and emotional volatility, Blue represents a turning point in the confessional approach. Whitesell also paints a vivid portrait of Mitchell and her peers at the moment Blue was made. The songwriter captures snapshots of the counterculture and reflects the dilemmas of a young person living through cultural upheaval. In particular, she conveys the perspective of a woman struggling toward self-determination and exploring the new choices available to her in love and personal fulfilment. Against a backdrop of idealism, she gives voice to the doubts that shadow the collective desire for a better world. Though Blue embodies a flawed, spontaneous, disheveled persona, its songs are impeccably artful in their design. In detailed analyses of lyrics, melody, harmony, and vocal performance, Whitesell explores the qualities that set Mitchell’s music apart for its shapeliness, symbolic resonance, and sophistication.”
Mighty Real: A History Of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000
By Barry Walters
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “From the underground dancefloors of the ’70s to the global charts of the ’90s, LGBTQ artists and audiences shaped music’s sound, style, and spirit. In Mighty Real, veteran journalist Barry Walters chronicles its LGBTQ history from The Velvet Underground to the 21st century’s dawn as he honors the artists who redefined gender, defied tradition, and dared to challenge sexual norms with the help of a record business that wasn’t as straight as commonly believed. Drawing on his decades as a New York- and San Francisco-based music critic, Walters examines how LGBTQ musicians, music industry executives, and fans reshaped the mainstream. He connects the dots between David Bowie’s dazzling reinventions, Grace Jones’ androgynous glamor, Prince’s boundary-shattering sexuality, and the radical candor of Indigo Girls to prove they’re all doing the same thing: Fighting oppression. With exuberance, insight, and encyclopedic knowledge, Walters brings to life the songs and society that filled dancefloors, bedrooms, and streets as he uncovers yesteryear’s coded LGBTQ messages that paved the way for today’s unabashedly queer hits. Mighty Real is a masterful love letter to the music that liberated generations, and it’s written in a page-turning, personal way that blurs distinctions between chronicle and memoir. This is the rare and revolutionary music history told to help you laugh, cry, and then rally against lingering inequality.”
No Future Anniversary Edition: Punk, Politics And British Youth Culture, 1976-1984
By Matthew Worley
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “No Feelings, No Fun, No Future. The years 1976 to 1984 saw punk emerge and evolve as a fashion, a musical form, an attitude and an aesthetic. Against a backdrop of social fragmentation, violence, high unemployment and socio-economic change, punk rejuvenated and re-energised British youth culture, inserting marginal voices and political ideas into pop. Rejecting both tired clichés and nostalgic myths, Matthew Worley provides the definitive account of how punk was constructed and utilised from the ground up. He takes youth culture seriously as a way of understanding history, demonstrating how punk not only reflected but directly impacted social and political history through its unique ability to provoke, disrupt and subvert. This revised and updated edition marks fifty years since the birth of punk and includes a new foreword from acclaimed music journalist, Paul Morley. It remains the foremost history of British punk.”
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