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""Hey Joe"..."Purple Haze"..."Foxy Lady"..."The Wind Cries Mary"...Jimi Hendrix's music is so distinctive, so remarkable, so soul-stirring that now, twenty years after his death, he still sells three to four million albums a year. Right-handed in life but left-handed on guitar, Jimi remains to this day a mystery, with his entire recorded work completed in a mere five years, ending with his tragic death in 1970. Many have tried to answer the questions:...

On ordinary days, you could see him. A beautiful boy, but small with a smile given only to lilacs growing between broken sidewalks carrying in his pockets a sound. Before Prince became one of the bestselling musicians of all time, he was a boy named Prince Rogers Nelson. Often overlooked and abandoned, he found his own inspiration in the world around him - teaching himself how to play the guitar, the piano, the drums, and much more. And when he grew...

The brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time, in his own wordsfeaturing never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began writing before his tragic death Prince was a musical genius, one of the most beloved, accomplished, and acclaimed musicians of our time. He was a startlingly original visionary with an imagination deep enough to whip up whole worlds,...

Robert Johnson's story presents a fascinating paradox: Why did this genius of the Delta blues excite so little interest when his records were first released in the 1930s? And how did this brilliant but obscure musician come to be hailed long after his death as the most important artist in early blues and a founding father of rock 'n' roll? Elijah Wald provides the first thorough examination of Johnson's work and makes it the centerpiece for a fresh...

Explores the life and career of Elvis Presley, including his impoverished childhood, success as a singer who bridged African American and white musical styles, movie and Las Vegas career, personal life, and unexpected death.

A tribute to the artist known as Prince from the photographer who collaborated with him for a quarter of a century, documenting the career of one of the world's great superstars.

A biography of the shy young singing superstar from Gary, Indiana, who first became famous while performing with his brothers as the Jackson Five.

Celebrates the life and career of Michael Jackson, from his early years with the Jackson Five to his worldwide success as a musician, and includes quotes from family and friends on his death.

This collection of photographs and condolences pays tribute to Michael Jackson, his career and his fans. Photos from the King of Pop's childhood will bring back memories, the concert images will move you just like his music does, and scenes of mourning fans will illustrate the love and adoration he enjoyed around the world. This book is a celebration of Michael's life.