Best books about music history
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Virtually any paragraph written about its theory, its history, its analysis, its ethics or its science will be met with a hailstorm of contradiction and outrage, so I am nervous suggesting any books about music since such a list would undoubtedly infuriate as much as intrigue. The music itself can be enough, without comment, of course. But how boring life would be without the debate. The 10 books I've chosen here are simply ones that I have enjoyed reading about the subject I adore; they do not cover the subject comprehensively or even fairly, they are just ways of looking through the kaleidoscope at different angles. Mostly, these authors come at it from the perspective of preferring one type of music over another: yes, they are as opinionated and tribal as all of us fellow listeners. So explore and enjoy.
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50 Must-Read Books About Music
It's World Book Day, which means you'll need some new reading matter to get to grips with. Here are 20 we'd recommend, starting with England's Dreaming by Jon Savage - the ultimate book on The Sex Pistols, as well as punk's wider cultural impact. Wonderland Avenue , by Danny Sugerman A personal account of his days managing the Doors and Iggy Pop, Sugerman looks back at his self-destructive, addiction-ridden life and the rock'n'roll lifestyle of LA in the early '70s. A harrowing, and brilliantly written, account of the nightmarish excesses of the mids black metal scene in Norway. Azerrad looks at the careers of 13 influential indie underground bands, from Sonic Youth to Mudhoney to Dinosaur Jr.
Novels about music
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Turns out: Rock stars can write! Guest writers noted below. Niven mixes his experiences in the UK industry during its final-days-of-Rome period with the satirical ultraviolence of American Psycho. His lead character eviscerates every talentless young band, and clueless exec, that comes his way, creating a story of brilliant savagery. Many books have chronicled the financial battles of The Beatles, both with their business associates and between themselves.
Looking for a gift for a music fan or just something decent to get your teeth into? There's no shortage of books shining a spotlight on both the glamour and grit of the rock 'n' roll world. If you only ever read one rock biography in your life, this is the one to go for. View Deal. If punk means more to you than just a slogan on an artfully ripped T-shirt, you need this book.
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Documentary evidence in the form of names, places, and dates accumulates with dizzying force.