Presents a brief biography on the life and musical career of singer-songwriter, Elton John, that chronicles his childhood, family, and success in the music industry.
Traces the career of recording artist Billy Joel, discussing his childhood in New York, personal and musical interests, chart-topping hits, record album sales, personal life, and other related topics.
Chronicles the history of the rock band Aerosmith, describing how the band formed, the members' struggles with drugs and alcohol, and the group's success in the 1970s and resurgence in the 1980s.
Chronicles the history of the rock band AC/DC, describing the band's formation; its successes and struggles, including the death of singer Bon Scott; and the personality of guitarist Angus Young.
the rise, fall, & redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson
Carlin, Peter Ames
2006
Chronicles the life of musician Brian Wilson, examining his and his brothers' relationship with their father; the Beach Boys' rise to fame; and his struggle with mental illness.
Chronicles the life of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, describing his childhood in Minnesota, his period in Greenwich Village's folk scene, his changing musical styles, and his significance in music history, and includes a selected discography and a list of further resources.
Presents a comprehensive biography of the popular English rock band The Beatles, culled from years of research and hundreds of interviews and unreleased documents, revealing the complete history of the band, from their early days in Liverpool to their musical breakthrough at Abbey Road studios.
Sixteen-year-old Anooshka Stargirl, whose homelife is less than rosy, meets a rock singer named Orpheus and finds her obsession with him drawing her into his world.
A biography of Ozzy Osbourne, a musician who toured with Black Sabbath and as a solo act, featuring the MTV reality television program filmed in the mansion he shares with wife Sharon and their two youngest children.
