Michael Lang, the mastermind and creative genius who brought Woodstock to life, narrates the story of this cultural touchstone in music history. He began producing concerts and shows in the mid-'60s, organising Miami Pop in May 1968, then one of the first festivals of its kind. Miami Pop helped Lang[...]
On the afternoon of August 15, 1969, Richie Havens took the stage at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, welcoming a crowd of several hundred thousand to the green fields of Max Yasgur's farm. Havens was the first act - the legendary festival, years in the making, was finally beginning. Nothing would [...]
The first biography of the influential musician and forebear of the indie-rock scene
Alex Chilton's story is rags to riches in reverse, beginning with teenage rock stardom and heading downward. Following stints leading 60s sensation the Box Tops ("The Letter") and pioneering 70s popsters Big St[...]
A revised edition of the classic history of rock discusses the evolution of rock music from its earliest origins to today's most influential musical styles and performers. Original. 100,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.[...]
Completely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous 1,800, "The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock & Roll" is the authoritative volume on the world's music makers -- from the one-hit wonders to the megastars.
In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its first "Rock & Roll[...]
In this exciting, original and inspiring book, 75 of the world's most iconic musicians reveal - many for the first time - their thoughts on creating music. Psychologist Jenny Boyd has probed the minds and souls of these artists and has delved into the drive to create, the importance of nurturing cre[...]