"I started collecting these personal pieces because I felt they belonged back in our family. This collection represents something of great importance to me, as it is part of our history."--Julian Lennon
Over the years, Julian Lennon--John's oldest son--has built a unique collection of Beatles mem[...]
From pre-Beatlemania instruments and outfits to the official announcement of the band's split, and beyond: here are 100 of the most famous or influential objects associated with the Fab Four. Authoritative commentary from distinguished rock music critic Brian Southall accompanies the photographs of [...]
Electric and Music Industries Ltd (EMI) first saw the light of day in the UK in 1931. In a visionary move for the gramophone age, it manufactured both hardware (recording and playback equipment) and software (the records and tapes its machines would play). For over half a century, EMI dominated bot[...]
"Treasures of Bob Dylan" tells the story of one of counter culture's biggest heroes, as never before. It illustrates Bob Dylan's journey in beautiful photographs and unique memorabilia from his unassuming beginnings in Minnesota through to his quest for success in the Big Apple and beyond. Bob Dylan[...]
Brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb have trailblazed their way across pop music since the 1960s and were the first band to top the UK singles chart in each of three decades and the first group to have top 20 hits in five decades. In America, Barry is the most successful British writer in US chart[...]
A must-have book for any fan of the Beatles. This book shows how the Fab Four were heavily influenced by music from America and many of their concerts were built around classic songs that had their roots in American R&B, soul, and rock 'n' roll.[...]
The book reveals for the first time the true story of Hendrix' discovery in the US, his arrival in 'swinging' London and his acceptance of (and by)the British and the London music establishment. Packed with new interviews Brian Southall weaves a narrative that brings the period to life and charts hi[...]