Ringo Starr; Straight Man or Joker?

Biographies & Memoirs

Alan Clayson

Arts & Literature

Paragon House, NY

A biography of Steve Winwood who achieved fame as Little Stevie Winwood, the lead singer and lead guitarist of the "Spencer Davis Group" and later with "Traffic" and "Blind Faith". More recently, he returned to the public gaze with an album and several singles. Alan Clayson does not simple address his musical career but also plots his relationships - sometimes stormy - with some of the other musicians of his generation and follows his private life as well. A fellow musician and contemporary of Winwood, Clayson has spoken to many other musicians and mutual contacts in order to build up this portrait. Clayson is also the author of "Call Up the Groups" and "The Golden Age of British Beat, 1962-67".

Back in the High Life: A Biography of Steve Winwood

Sidgwick Jackson Ltd

Known for his strut and stomp, the present-day Sir Mick Jagger rose from humble beginnings with his best friend Keith Richards to become the ultimate rock star, an electrifying stage presence who helped the Rolling Stones sell millions of records and inspire sometimes scary levels of devotion from fans, critics, and groupies. Known for his lively, authoritative biographies of noted rockers, Alan Clayson takes on the "Prince of Pout," whose flamboyant performances and over-the-top lifestyle often overshadowed his enormous skill as musician and writer. Clayson delves deep to find what drives Mick, his influences on other performers like Steven Tyler and Bon Jovi, the provocative sense of humor, the years of sexual and drug experimentation, the tragedy at Altamont, and his seminal position in the "free love" movement that made rock and roll life so alluring in the 1960s.

Mick Jagger: The Unauthorised Biography

Sanctuary Pub. Ltd. (U.K.)

The only English language biography, this is a candid exploration of the French cult figure.

Jacques Brel -- The Biography

Sanctuary Publishing

Well-researched and frank, this full biography includes an account of Harrison's rivalries, drug abuse, religious obsession, marital ructions, artistic plagarism and finally his reputation as a talented, charitable, middle-aged musician.

The Quiet One: A Life of George Harrison

Humor & Entertainment

Sanctuary Pub. Ltd.

Following Starr through his life and careers as musician and actor, Clayson's impeccable researched and highly entertaining biography details the ex-Beatle's romantic liaisons, health problems, alcoholism, and return to prominence.

Ringo Starr: Straight Man or Joker

PAUL MCCARTNEY

Sanctuary

A Single Book about Ringo Starr originally from the Beatles Box collection.

Ringo Starr

Arts & Photography

Music

A single book about George Harrison originally part of the Beatles Box.

George Harrison

Pop Culture

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