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1	Never Fade Away: The Kurt Cobain Story more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Traces the life of Kurt Cobain, leader of the popular grunge group, Nirvana, and describes the events that led to his suicide at age twenty-seven. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	David Bowie: Moonage Daydream more books like this by Dave Thomson, Dave Thompson add to wishlist see all copies from $5.98! new only from $11.00! \| first editions
3	Alternative Rock: The Best Musicians and Recordings more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Providing a vibrant insight into the innovative musicians and influential recordings of alternative rock, this text covers both American and British rockers and includes: reviews, artist profiles, essays, interviews and dozens of photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95!
4	In Between Days: An Armchair Guide to the Cure more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist The Cure are one of the most respected and well-loved of rock's survivors, traceable right back to punk's fabled Bromley Contingent. "In Between Days" is the first book to make sense of a uniquely versatile band who are far more than the goth band, documenting their development from the new wave of 1979's "Boys Don't Cry," the existential rock of ... see all copies from $3.52! new only from $8.33! \| SVS
5	Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell: The Dangerous Glitter of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed by Dave Thompson add to wishlist From the New York art scene of the mid-1960s, to the drag clubs of Berlin a decade later, through the darkest side of London and beyond, "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell" is the story of the friendship of these three legends and the incredible productivity and debauchery that emerged from it. see all copies from $11.24! new only from $11.25! \| SVS
6	Turn It on Again: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Genesis more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist The first book to document the complete history of Genesis charts the rise of this British art rock band to superstardom and discusses its role in launching the successful solo careers of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins. Original. see all copies from $3.52! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
7	Truth! ...: Rod Stewart, Ron Wood and the Jeff Beck Group by Dave Thompson add to wishlist see all copies from $19.47! new only from $19.47!
8	Go Phish more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Follows the band's development from their early days of getting booed off the stage to their sold-out concerts and signature Halloween show in which they cover another band's classic album. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	To Major Tom... by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Intriguing and thoroughly entertaining, this is a unique novelization of an obsessive fan told through letters he wrote over 29 years to his idol, David Bowie. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
10	Cream: How Eric Clapton Took the World by Storm more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Dave Thompson, author of Virgin's acclaimed Red Hot Chili Peppers biography, takes a new and very detailed look at the creation of one of the world's most influential bands. After all the streets of London had been covered in 'Clapton Is God' tributes, the three top rock instrumentalists of their time, all stars in their own right, came together ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74!
11 view cover	Psychedelic Furs: Beautiful Chaos more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Psychedelic Furs were the ultimate post-punk band-combining the chaos and vocal rasp of the Sex Pistols with a Bowie-esque glamour. The Furs hit the big time in the U.S. when John Hughes wrote a movie based on their early single "Pretty in Pink." Poised to join U2 and Simple Minds in the premier league, they withdrew behind their shades, remaining ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.77! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Dark Reign of Gothic Rock: In the Reptile House with the Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus and the Cure more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist From Joy Division to Nine Inch Nails and from Siouxsie and the Banshees to Marilyn Manson, gothic rock has endured as the cult of choice for the disaffected and the alienated. The author traces the rise of '80s and '90s goth from influences such as Hammer House of Horror movies and schlock novels, through its post-punk origins into the full-blown ... see all copies from $72.44!
13 view cover	Cream: The World's First Supergroup more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Blake exploded onto the scene the day after England won the world cup in 1966 and within two years they too were champions of the world. Cream, modern music's first true supergroup, set standards that rock'n'roll still aspires to , not only creating some of rock's most enduring anthems ('Sunshine Of Your Love', ... see all copies from $5.75! new only from $14.95! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	20th Century Rock & Roll-Pop more books like this by David Thompson, Dave Thompson add to wishlist Pop music, in one form or another, has been with us almost forever. This book presents 40 of the most important pop rock artists from the late 1950's to the present. From The Walker brothers to The Monkees to the Backstreet Boys, history and biographical data of the artists and their music is all here, complete with pictures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.21! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	I Hate New Music: The Classic Rock Manifesto more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Led Zepplin, the Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, Pink Floyd, Peter Frampton, the Beatles, the Who, Elton John (but only the good stuff), the Rolling Stones these are the names that classic rock worships. But where are the values for which they fought, where is the spirit that they once epitomised? Persuasive, incisive, and drawing blood eith every ... see all copies from $7.82! new only from $11.00! \| SVS
16 view cover	Funk more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist This book traces funk from its James Brown roots through today's groove, showcasing the players, singers, and composers. Insightful essays portray the history, development, and scope of funk, revealing such influences and incarnations as funky soul, funky psychedelic, funky jazz, Motown funk, white funk, and more. 50 photos. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $14.01! \| SVS
17 view cover	Wall of Pain: The Biography of Phil Spector more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Coinciding with his trial on charges of first degree murder, this is a timely perspective on the reclusive, eccentric record producer, Phil Spector, who changed the way pop records were produced by creating the Wall of Sound effect. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.32! \| SVS
18 view cover	The Red Hot Chili Peppers more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Traces the history of the popular alternative band, and discusses each of their albums. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.45! \| first editions
19 view cover	Black and White and Blue: Adult Cinema from the Victorian Age to the VCR more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist In the 1920s they were called stags," "smokes," " or blue movies; today it's adult films. But until now, apart from brief summaries in film histories and scholarly articles, there has been no complete history of the pornographic film industry. That gap is filled by this lively and insightful book that provides commentary on individual movies and ... see all copies from $10.95! new only from $11.70! \| first editions
20 view cover	Cities of gold and glory more books like this by Dave Morris, Jamie Thomson add to wishlist Offers the reader a choice of different quests and adventures. The book is open-ended and provides an almost unlimited number of plot lines. Will you be a warrior, using fighting skills to beat adversaries, or a hero determined to right wrongs? A fold-out map of the Fabled Lands is included. see all copies from $3.24! new only from $55.00!
21 view cover	Winona Ryder more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist A child star who literally grew up in front of the camera, Winona Ryder is the first American actress since Natalie Wood to successfully maintain a career from adolescence to adulthood. This long-overdue biography looks at Ryder's life from her unconventional childhood on a commune to her relationship with Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.95! \| first editions
22 view cover	Depeche Mode: Some Great Reward more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist This biography examines the success of Depeche Mode. In 1980, on a progressive new label named Mute, four English youths from Basildon formed a group that they believed pointed to the merger of music and technology - a New Romantic-style, completely electronic pop band. Throughout their history, Depeche Mode have combined success with innovation, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Perry Farrell: The Saga of a Hypester more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist The story of Perry Farrell's musical odyssey, from his early days with Psi Com, Jane's Addiction, and Porno for Pyros, to the organization of the Lollapalooza concerts, well-documented by Seattle rock journalist Dave Thompson. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Reggae and Caribbean Music: Third Ear - The Essential Listening Companion more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist REGGAE AND CARIBBEAN MUSIC, Dave Thompson's comprehensive study of the infectious and influential music of the Caribbean, highlights its remarkable stylistic diversity. With entries on artists from Jamaican reggae singer Burning Spear to Bahamian guitar legend Joseph Spence, plus a generous section on the winners of different islands' annual ... see all copies from $2.52! new only from $14.54! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Red Hot Chili Peppers: By the Way - The Biography more books like this by Dave Thompson add to wishlist Twenty eventful years have passed since the Chili Peppers first blazed; years during which the band have achieved global recongnition, thanks to huge hits like 'Under The Bridge', 'Californication', and 'By The Way' accepted every reward and sustained every blow that rock'n'roll could throw at them: from linup changes to drug overdoses. Fully ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.94!

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