The first major account of the history of reggae, black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes its origins and development in Jamaica, from ska to rock-steady to dub and then to reggae itself, a local music which conquered the world. There are many extraordinary stories about characters like Prince Buster, King Tubby and Bob Marley. But this is more than a book of music history: it relates the story of reggae to the whole history of Jamaica, from colonial island to troubled independence, and Jamaicans, from Kingston to London.

Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King

Biographies & Memoirs

Bradley, Lloyd

Arts & Literature

Penguin Uk

Reggae: The Story of Jamaican Music traces the story of how Caribbean island conquered the world through its music. With interviews and commentary from reggae legends as well as people on the ground, Lloyd Bradley takes up the story from the late 1950s and the development of ska, then follows the music€™s journey overseas in the 1960s. But it was in the 1970s that reggae exploded into an international phenomenon with the super-stardom of Bob Marley and artists like Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, and Third World. Since then, reggae has continued to reinvent itself as a powerful musical and cultural force.

Reggae: The Story of Jamaican Music

BBC Books

The first major account of the history of reggae, black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes its origins and development in Jamaica, from ska to rock-steady to dub and then to reggae itself, a local music which conquered the world. There are many extraordinary stories about characters like Prince Buster, King Tubby and Bob Marley. But this is more than a book of music history: it relates the story of reggae to the whole history of Jamaica, from colonial island to troubled independence, and Jamaicans, from Kingston to London.

Arts & Photography

Music

VIKING

Jamaica is a small country in the Caribbean, 146 miles wide and populated by fewer than three million people. Nevertheless, it has exerted a more powerful hold on international popular music than any nation besides England and America. From Prince Buster to Burning Spear, Lee "Scratch" Perry to Yellowman, Bob Marley to Shabba Ranks, reggae music is one of the most dynamic and powerful musical forms of the twentieth century. And, as Lloyd Bradley shows in his deft, definitive, and always entertaining book, it is and always has been the people's music. Born in the sound systems of the Kingston slums, reggae was the first music poor Jamaicans could call their own, and as it spread throughout the world, it always remained fluid, challenging, and distinctly Jamaican. Based on six years of research -- original interviews with most of reggae's key producers, musicians, and international players -- and a lifelong enthusiasm for one of the most remarkable of the world's musics, This Is Reggae Music is the definitive history of reggae.

This Is Reggae Music: The Story of Jamaica's Music

GROVE PRESS

Having achieved only minor success as Paul Gadd and Paul Raven, the newly renamed Gary Glitter was warned he was too old to be a star. Proving them wrong, he became a pop star in the 1970s, with 12 consecutive top ten singles with "I Love You Love" selling over one million copies. Gary Glitter was a landmark of the decade with his silver platform shoes, tight glittering outfits and outrageous stage act. By 1980 he was an addict, bankrupt and after attempting suicide he went into self-imposed exile. He is now making a come back with a new six album deal and tours of the UK. This book is his personal biography and an insight into the 70s rock scene.

Leader

Glitter, Gary

Ebury Press

Presents guidelines for men to lead a healthier lifestyle, including advice on nutrition, exercise, relationships, physical fitness, and personal hygiene.

The Rough Guide to Men's Health (2nd edition) (Rough Guides)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Men's Health

Rough Guides

The Rough Guide to Running will propel you ahead of the pack with a power brew of reliable guidance and inspirational tips. The guide includes the basics from good running technique, goal setting and motivation to schedules, preparation and how to deal with injuries and strains. You’ll find the low-down from our team of professional runners, coaches, health experts, including a nutritionist and an osteopath as well as the best advise on running shoes, clothes, accessories and gadgets, and where to buy them. They’re all covered, from fun runs and charity runs to clubs, competitive racing, marathons and best running events around the world. Whether you have already notched up many miles or are a beginner taking your first steps in this addictive pastime, you need this book.
 Stay ahead of the pack with The Rough Guide to Running!

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Sports & Outdoors

ROUGH GUIDES

Individual Sports

An exploration of the influence of immigrant cultures on London's music scene. Music is an essential link to home, celebrating an imported culture, boosting spirits, marking achievements in a new land and, most importantly, strengthening displaced communities.

Sounds Like London

Serpent's Tail

The Rough Guide to Men’s Health takes a quirky and informative look at the health and well-being of men – and no, it’s not just a “turn your head and cough” book of disease and diagnosis, but rather a complete guide on how to look and feel great. Avoiding both flabby waffle and well-being puritanism, it features down-to-earth health advice whether you are in the kitchen, the bedroom, the gym, out on the town or simply looking in the mirror. Find out how to improve performance with life coach strategies; how to identify the causes of health problems with key features on the back and gut; the best investments to consider in the fight for fitness; and those myths about health that can be safely ignored. Written by men’s health and fitness expert Lloyd Bradley, who along with his panel of experts provides the ultimate men’s health lowdown on how to make the most of your life with the body you have. And because we know how important it is these days, there is a huge section on looks and how to improve them! 
The Rough Guide to Men’s Health provides you with everything you need to know to ensure your lifestyle isn’t at war with your health.

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Illustrated throughout with classic and often rare photographs, this biography showcases both the laudable and the lamentable aspects of the wannabe-Scotsman''s career - the music, the clothes, the football and, of course, the women.'

Rod Stewart: Every Picture Tells A Story

Aurum Press

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Books by Bradley, Lloyd

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Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King

Reggae: The Story of Jamaican Music

Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King

This Is Reggae Music: The Story of Jamaica's Music

Leader

The Rough Guide to Men's Health (2nd edition) (Rough Guides)

The Rough Guide to Running 1 (Rough Guide Reference)

Sounds Like London

The Rough Guide to Men's Health 1 (Rough Guide Reference)

Rod Stewart: Every Picture Tells A Story