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  • Drums & Demons

    The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon

    by Joel Selvin ...
    "Jim was one of the rare players who danced on the edge. . . . I finished this book slack-jawed, trying to come to grips with this amazing, tragic story." —Mickey Hart, Grateful Dead"When people say that Jim Gordon is the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer who ever lived, I think it's true, beyond anybody." —Eric ClaptonEric Clapton wasn't the only musician who believed in Jim Gordon's talent. Just ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Altamont

    The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day

    by Joel Selvin ...
    In this breathtaking cultural history filled with exclusive, never-before-revealed details, celebrated rock journalist Joel Selvin tells the definitive story of the Rolling Stones' infamous Altamont concert, the disastrous historic event that marked the end of the idealistic 1960s.In the annals of rock history, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival on December 6, 1969, has long been seen as the ... Read more

    $23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hollywood Eden

    Electric Guitars, Fast Cars, and the Myth of the California Paradise

    by Joel Selvin ...
    “Hollywood Eden brings the lost humanity of the record business vividly back to life … [Selvin’s] style is blunt, unpretentious and brisk; he knows how to move things along entertainingly … Songs about surfboards and convertibles had turned quaint, but in this book, their coolness is restored.” — New York TimesFrom surf music to hot-rod records to the sunny pop of the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, the ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fare Thee Well

    The Final Chapter of the Grateful Dead's Long, Strange Trip

    by Joel Selvin ...
    A tell-all biography of the epic in-fighting of the Grateful Dead in the years following band leader Jerry Garcia's death in 1995The Grateful Dead rose to greatness under the inspired leadership of guitarist Jerry Garcia, but the band very nearly died along with him after his sudden death in 1995. So long defined by Garcia's artistic vision, the surviving "Core Four" were reduced to conflicting ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD

  • Sing to Me

    My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next

    In this long-awaited memoir, illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from his personal collection, the groundbreaking record producer chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend.Over the last twenty-five years, legendary music producer and record man LA Reid—the man behind artists such as Toni Braxton, Kanye West, Rihanna, TLC, Outkast, ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sly & the Family Stone

    An Oral History

    by Joel Selvin ...
    Sly Stone shook the foundations of soul and turned it into a brand new sound that influenced and liberated musicians as varied as Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie Hancock. His group—consisting of Blacks and whites, men and women—symbolized the Woodstock generation and crossed over to dominate pop charts with anthems like “Everyday People,” “Dance to the Music,” and “I Want to Take You Higher ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • The Rolling Stones 1972 50th Anniversary Edition

    A deluxe edition of the seminal book that unites two legends of rock 'n' roll: Jim Marshall and the Rolling Stones. Now with new essays and never-before-seen proof sheets!The year 1972 brought together two legends of rock 'n' roll at the peaks of their careers: Jim Marshall and the Rolling Stones. Selected by LIFE magazine to photograph the Stones' EXILE ON MAIN ST. tour, Marshall had a week of ... Read more

    $30.39 CAD

  • Peppermint Twist

    The Mob, the Music, and the Most Famous Dance Club of the '60s

    The never-before-told story of the Peppermint Lounge, the famed 1960s Manhattan nightspot and mobster hangout that launched an era."True crime meets pop-music history in this history of the Peppermint Lounge, the Twist and the Mafia's unwitting role in starting a national craze. . . . A fun and fascinating read." — Kirkus ReviewsThe Peppermint Lounge was intended to be nothing more than a front ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • Here Comes the Night

    The Dark Soul of Bert Berns and the Dirty Business of Rhythm and Blues

    by Joel Selvin ...
    "I don't know where he's buried, but if I did I'd piss on his grave." —Jerry Wexler, best friend and mentorHere Comes the Night: Bert Berns and the Dirty Business of Rhythm and Blues is both a definitive account of the New York rhythm and blues world of the early '60s, and the harrowing, ultimately tragic story of songwriter and record producer Bert Berns, whose meteoric career was fueled by his ... Read more

    $18.39 CAD

  • Red

    My Uncensored Life in Rock

    The former Van Halen front man recounts his life, from his childhood to his wild days in rock 'n' roll, in this one-of-a-kind memoir.For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been a fixture in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career to his ride as the front man of Van Halen, Sammy's powerful and unforgettable voice has set the tone for some ... Read more

    $23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wear Your Dreams

    My Life in Tattoos

    The memoir of iconic tattoo artist Ed Hardy from his beginnings in 1960s California, to leading the tattoo renaissance and building his name into a hugely lucrative international brand"Ed Hardy" is emblazoned on everything from t-shirts and hats to perfumes and energy drinks. From LA to Japan, his colorful cross-and-bones designs and ribbon-banners have become internationally ubiquitous. But long ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • Arhoolie Records Down Home Music

    The Stories and Photographs of Chris Strachwitz

    A visual storytelling celebration of American roots music in its rich variety through unseen and newly scanned photographs by the founder of the legendary Arhoolie Records.Founded in 1960 by Chris Strachwitz, the one-man operation Arhoolie Records eventually produced more than four hundred albums during more than forty years in operation, exploring the far corners of American vernacular music ... Read more

    $30.39 CAD