Search Results: Titles starting with R from Round Flat Records

A patriot by birth, John Quincy Adams's destiny was foreordained. He was not only "The Greatest Traveler of His Age," but his country's most gifted linguist and most experienced diplomat. John Quincy's world encompassed the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the early and late Napoleonic Age. As his diplomat father's adolescent clerk and secretary, he met everyone who was anyone in Europe, including America's own luminaries and founding fathers, Franklin and Jefferson. All this made coming back to America a great challenge. But though he was determined to make his own career he was soon embarked, at Washington's appointment, on his phenomenal work abroad, as well as on a deeply troubled though loving and enduring marriage. But through all the emotional turmoil, he dedicated his life to serving his country. At 50, he returned to America to serve as Secretary of State to President Monroe. He was inaugurated President in 1824, after which he served as a stirring defender of the… Read More

R.E.M. has produced some of the most consistently fascinating, successful and honest music of the past 20+ years, combining lyrical and musical experimentation in ways that nonetheless are accessible to the mainstream rock audience. Drawing upon first-hand interviews with band members and insiders, Reveal is a biographical exploration of the work and life of this seminal band. With a focus on the music and how it evolves from the personalities within the group, this book provides new insights into R.E.M.'s creative process. 7-1/4 x 9-1/4, 272 pages

Discusses the complex and turbulent life of the young pop star from the perspectives of her family members, friends, and fellow celebrities, in an illustrated portrait that describes her fondness for the outdoors, humanitarian works, and poetic nature. Original.

Robert Plant: The Voice That Sailed the Zeppelin follows the iconic singer through his heights of fame with classic rock giant Led Zeppelin, his second life as a multimillion-selling solo artist, and his more idiosyncratic pursuits. A wealth of former associates lend their voices and recollections to an account that steps far beyond the tried and tested tales of Zeppelin's life and times.This all-new biography details Plant's early years as an unknown in Birmingham, England, with fresh depth and insight. It likewise tells the Zeppelin story from new and unexpected angles, focusing on Plant's contributions to the band's success and on the toll/effect of that success on him as a performer and an individual.After drummer John Bonham died in 1980 and Zeppelin broke up, Plant went solo two years later, in time becoming the only former band member to maintain an unbroken career to this day. His single-mindedness in meeting this challenge might well be his greatest personal attribute, enabling… Read More

Rock Connections: The Complete Family Tree of Rock 'n' Roll by Bruno MacDonald

Several books have been published about the phenomenon, but here for the first time is an account of its origins. In two parts, the creators themselves discuss the original theater show and the making of the film.

This book covers a little bit of everything Stones related. It answers many questions about the Rolling Stones and their music, including that special magic blend of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Many interesting accounts of the lives of the band members are revealed, including, the last week in the life of Brian Jones and what lead to his murder; why Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman left the band; why Ron Wood was the perfect choice to replace Taylor; and, when looking into the band's family, why Charlie Watts is the only Stone who's family life is close to normal. The book also provides lists of songs and explains which were written about drugs, which song writing credits were disputed within the band, and which songs and albums were banned. Over 130 photos spanning forty-five years, some published for the first time, help tell the story of the Rolling Stones.

The definitive, updated guide to the band's studio activityBringing the story up to date, this updated edition features every recording session and significant live recording listed in chronological order. Each song features a full commentary and provides information not only on the recording listed, but also places the recording in context with the historical period. Each track also comes with information including date, place, title, also known as, songwriter, track length, studio or live venue, production/engineer team, musician names, official or bootleg status, release title, date of release, years played live, UK and United States chart position, and number of weeks on the charts. The book also covers details of the band's live career and other activities such as autobiographies, and includes a full discography, making it an invaluable resource for any fan, from the casual to the die-hard.

History of the world's greatest r'n'r band captured in more than 200 mostly never before seen photos.

The Beatles are the ultimate band - the most popular, the most respected, the most influential. The Rough Guide to the Beatles
covers every aspect of the Fab Four, delving deep into the Beatles music, lyrics, movies and the Beatles solo careers. Features include: The Story: from Liverpool clubs to Beatlemania. The Music: incisive reviews of every Beatles and solo album and new Beatle Music from George Martin's son Giles. The Canon: the inside track on the 50 greatest songs. On Screen: the movies, the promos and the TV appearances and new coverage of the upcoming Rock Band-style video game of Beatle music. The Fifth Beatle: George Martin, Yoko Ono, Magic Alex and other contenders as well as the resignation and death of Neil Aspinall. Beatleology: the best books, the weirdest covers, the most obsessive websites, the obscurest trivia. This updated edition includes new material on Cirque Du Soleil 's acclaimed Love Show - the only officially endorsed Beatles theatrical presentation, Paul… Read More

Sporting shades and a feedback-heavy sounds, the Velvets straddled art and rock, changing popular music forever, and sowing the seeds for punk, grunge and thousands of countercultural four-chord wonders. The Rough Guide to The Velvet Underground
explores: The Velvet Story: How Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison, John Cale and the others emerged from the New York scene, their successes and excesses and what happened to each in their solo years. Velvet Music: From their 1967 debut with Nico to their 1993 reunion with all the tales behind the tunes. Velvet Universe: Everybody who was anybody in the Velvet's world, taking in Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, David Bowie, Delmore, Schwaretsz and Brian Eno. Velvet Goldmine: The "Underground" on screen, the Velvets' New York, clubs, influences, covers, websites and more.