Riley, Tim

In-depth portrait of Bob Dylan's relationship with his songs, his players, his critics, and himself through analysis of Dylan's music and performances.

Explores the musical legacy of the Beatles, presenting a song-by-song analysis of their recordings, and discussing their lasting impact on the world of popular music.

A biography of John Lennon, describing his traumatic childhood and its lingering effects on his life and music, chronicling the rise of the Beatles, looking at Lennon's talent as a cartoonist, illustrator, lithographer, and collage artist, discussing his friendships, marriages, and children, and providing an account of his murder and its aftermath.