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WHAT TO GIVE, WHAT TO GET 2000: Begin Your Holiday Shopping With Us Music
ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY: An Anthology Edited by William McKeen Publisher: W.W. Norton ISBN: 0393047008 Rock and roll has constantly been changing and evolving and has set trends and impacted society since its inception. ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY is a compilation of essays, reviews, news clips, and articles, telling the story of rock and roll through the eyes of popular artists such as Frank Zappa, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, and more. This is great for the rock and roll lover who wants to relive the magic of rock and roll all over again!
JAZZ: A History of America's Music By Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf ISBN: 067944551X Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and Miles Dives are some of the many musicians who ignited the jazz music industry. JAZZ: A History of America's Music unlocks the stories of how these men and women became so successful and made jazz music so appealing. Perfect for any music lover who will really cherish and appreciate this genre of music, with over 500 photographs along with in-depth histories and biographies!
ELVIS: Word for Word By Jerry Osborne Publisher: Harmony ISBN: 0609608037 Elvis Presley is a music legend who still has wide spread popularity, although he has been hit with many rumors since his death. ELVIS: Word for Word attempts to portray the true man through his own words, letters, and photographs, leaving behind any hearsay and rumors that may have been associated with him. See the actual letters he wrote to his fans along with letters he wrote to President Nixon and pictures of himself with stars such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
VH-1 BEHIND THE MUSIC: 1968 By Wayne Robins Publisher: Pocket Books ISBN: 067103961X 1968 was a year that America will never forget --- the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, students protesting the Vietnam War, and racial conflict. In VH-1 BEHIND THE MUSIC: 1968, you can witness that turbulent time through the music of the day, ranging from The Doors, The Rolling Stones, and Cream to Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, The Velvet Underground, and many more. Full of never-before-seen photographs and interviews, author Wayne Robins supplies readers with fodder from his research as well as his own recollections. It's a recreation of a year that overflowed with pain, sorrow, and hope, but which happened to be one of the greatest, most influential years of music as well. Indulge in nostalgia or allow someone else to with this perfect stocking stuffer.
THE STARS THAT SHINE By Julie Clay Publisher: Simon & Schuster ISBN: 0689822022 Twelve of the most popular country music stars share their childhood experiences and memories in STARS THAT SHINE. Find out about Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, LeAnn Rimes, and others --- and the memories they reflect and share. The stars' stories not only illustrate and highlight poignant and comic memories in their lives, but also provide a short biography of each singer with their photo. This book is geared for a younger crowd and is great to read together as a family. --- Reviewed by Kelly Gagliardi © Copyright 2000, Bookreporter.com. All rights reserved.