Chris Salewicz was a close friend of Strummer from 1977 until Joe's death in Christmas 2002 shook the world. With full approval and cooperation of relatives, companions and fellow musicians, he writes the definitive account of British rock 'n' roll's most fascinating of idols. An honest tribute to Joe's life, work and huge worldwide impact. The Clash was the most influential band of its generation, producing intelligent punk anthems such as 'London Calling', 'White Riot' and 'Tommy Gun'. Rolling Stone voted 'London Calling' the best album of the 1980s and for many they remain iconic mainstays of their generation. With his talent, good looks and laid-back attitude Joe Strummer was the driving force behind the band and the archetypal front-man of a punk band. In recent years, apart from his own band, The Mescaleros, Strummer played with The Pogues and featured in several films, including Alex Cox's 'Walker' and 'Straight To Hell', and Jim Jarmusch's 'Mystery Train'. Joe Strummer's untimely death in December 2002 shook the world and cemented his iconic status. He received extraordinary tributes from musicians around the world. Billy Bragg said: 'The Clash was the greatest rebel rock band of all time. Their commitment to making political pop culture was the defining mark of the British punk movement'. Bono is quoted as saying: 'The Clash was the greatest rock band -- they wrote the rule book for U2'. This book is an emotional and compelling account of Strummer's life, and a comprehensive insight into the man behind The Clash. Chris Salewicz is better placed than anyone to write about Strummer's life, his work and his huge worldwide impact. Both Strummer and The Clash transcended music stardom to become heroes to their fans and peers -- this is an honest tribute to them, and the best and last word on the subject.

Redemption Song : The Authorised Biography of Joe Strummer

Salewicz, Chris

Biographies & Memoirs

Faber & Faber, NY

Redemption Song: The Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer

Humor & Entertainment

Harpercollins

Bob Marley: The Untold Story

What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock 'n' roll? How is it that he not only has remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but also has become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans?

Arts & Literature

What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock 'n' roll? How is it that he not only has remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but also has become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans? The man who introduced reggae to a worldwide audience, Marley was a hero figure in the classic, mythological sense. From immensely humble beginnings, with talent and religious belief his only weapons, the Jamaican recording artist applied himself with unstinting perseverance to spreading his prophetic musical message across the globe. In 1980, on tour, Bob Marley and the Wailers played to the largest audiences a musical act had ever experienced in Europe. Less than a year later, Marley would die, only thirty-six years old. Sales of Marley's albums before his death were spectacular; in the years since he died, they have been phenomenal. Chris Salewicz, the bestselling author of Redemption Song, the classic biography of Joe Strummer, interviewed Bob Marley in Jamaica in 1979. Now, for the first time, in this thorough, detailed account of Marley's life and the world in which he grew up and which he came to dominate, Salewicz brings to life not only the Rastafari religion and the musical scene in Jamaica, but also the spirit of the man himself. Interviews with dozens of people who knew Marley and have never spoken before are woven through the narrative as Salewicz seeks to explain why Marley has become such an enigmatic and heroic figure, loved by millions all over the world.

Harpercollins Entertainment

Jimmy Page The Definitive Biography

Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Experience

Portraits and other memorabilia of the influential guitarist-singer are accompanied by articles and other contemporary texts, as well as memoirs detailing his life and accomplishments

Boot, Adrian

Macmillan General* Reference

A celebration of the life and work of the late charismatic performer--whose untimely death still haunts the musical world--includes more than four hundred photographs, illustrations, and reproductions of his musical lyrics. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

Bob Marley: Songs of Freedom

Studio

A visual history of the 1970s musical trend that remains popular today collects previously unpublished photographs and traces the rise of punk as both music and a worldwide sociocultural movement

Punk: The Illustrated History of a Music Revolution

Arts & Photography

Music

An in-depth biography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page by the acclaimed biographer of Bob Marley and Joe Strummer, based upon the author's extensive research and interviews The original enigmatic rock star, Jimmy Page is a mass of contradictions. A towering presence in the guitar world and one of the most revered rock guitarists of all time, in private he is reclusive and mysterious, retiring and given to esoteric interests. Over the decades he has exchanged few words to the press given the level of his fame, and an abiding interest in the demonic and supernatural has only made the myth more potent. But in the midst of this maelstrom, who was Jimmy Page? Rock journalist Chris Salewicz has conducted numerous interviews with Page over the years and has created the first portrait of the guitarist that can be called definitive, penetrating the shadows that surround him to reveal the fascinating man who dwells within the rock legend.

Jimmy Page: The Definitive Biography

Da Capo

Based on extensive research and primary source information, this biography provides a new perspective on the emergence of the Beatles, on Paul's relationship with John Lennon, and on the mixed results of Paul's solo career

McCartney/the Definitive Biography

St Martins Pr

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Redemption Song : The Authorised Biography of Joe Strummer

Redemption Song: The Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer

Bob Marley: The Untold Story

Bob Marley: The Untold Story

Jimmy Page The Definitive Biography

Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Experience

Bob Marley: Songs of Freedom

Punk: The Illustrated History of a Music Revolution

Jimmy Page: The Definitive Biography

McCartney/the Definitive Biography