Category: Music / Rock n Roll / BiographyThe first biography of the great singer-songwriter For such a monumentally talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Richard Thompson has lived a remarkably undocumented life . . . until now. Written with Thompsons full cooperation, this biography reveals the stories behind the lyrics of one of the most critically acclaimed musicians recording today. Thompson has a large and devoted fan club; a tribute album featuring REM, Los Lobos, and Bonnie Raitt; an album listed on Rolling Stones Top 10 of the 1980s; a critically acclaimed new album (1996s you? me? us?) and 1996 United States tour; and now, finally, a biography.Patrick Humphries has written a number of books on folk-rock music, including biographies of Simon &amp; Garfunkel and of Bob Dylan.

Richard Thompson: The Biography

Biographies & Memoirs

Humphries, Patrick

Arts & Literature

Schirmer Trade Books

Bruce Springsteen: Blinded by the Light

Arts & Photography

Hunt, Chris

Music

Henry Holt Co.

Where exactly was Heartbreak Hotel? Why was Number 33 the cutest little jailbird I ever did see, and how were the Mafia involved in Can't Help Falling In Love? These and many more intriguing questions are answered by renowned rock historian and critic Patrick Humphries in this, the first and only book to tell the stories behind all of the King's Number 1 hits. From Heartbreak Hotel in January 1956 through to Way Down in October 1976, EP1 charts the magnificent rise and career of Elvis Presley, the greatest rock and roll singer to have lived. Thirty years of Number 1 songs are described, explained and illustrated with fantastic photographs, unique illustrations and the single sleeves. An invaluable companion for every Elvis fan, Elvis - The Number Ones also contains tributes from a galaxy of famous stars, among them Robbie Williams and Bruce Springsteen, plus an a range of fascinating things you never knew about The King

Elvis - The Number Ones : The Stories Behind the Classics

Ebury

Great read with lots of color photograpy!

Absolutely Dylan

Bauldie, John

Studio

Published to tie in with the 30th anniversar y of the band''s first album, this book follows the career of Pink Floyd from their earliest days to their current legend ary status. '

Pink Floyd: An Illustrated History

Humor & Entertainment

Trans-Atlantic Pubns

Traces the life and career of Tom Waits, who writes about those down on their luck, looks at his major albums, and describes his work as a motion picture actor

Small Change: A Life of Tom Waits

St. Martin's: Griffin

Traces the life and career of the popular American singer-songwriter and looks at his major recordings

Paul Simon

DOUBLEDAY

This is a biography of Paul Simon, known for the string of hits he wrote and performed for Simon and Garfunkel, including "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Mrs Robinson". Particular emphasis is laid on the last few years as a solo artist, including his controversial South African concerts and his recent album "Graceland".

The Boy in the Bubble: A Biography of Paul Simon

Hodder & Stoughton General Division

Examines Hitchcock's career, shows how his films reflect his own anxieties and neuroses, and reveals a master storyteller and technical wizard

Films Of Alfred Hitchcock

Gramercy

Films of Alfred Hitchcock

Bison

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