{"product_id":"9780008699642","title":"The Times Lives Behind The Music","description":"Author: Times Books\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008699642\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 14 Feb 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the rock’n’roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century – as well as lesser-known, boundary-pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChuck Berry, founding father of rock’n’roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from trouble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristine McVie, reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album \u003cem\u003eRumours\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the biggest-selling of all time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJimi Hendrix, American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmy Winehouse, singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreddie Mercury, flamboyant singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist for the rock band Queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvis Presley, singer known as “The King” and remembered as one of the earliest and greatest exponents of rock’n’ roll music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNina Simone, tempestuous soul singer, who enjoyed a 50-year career, but left America because of racism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDavid Bowie, rock superstar who had a profound impact on popular music and culture during 50 years of continuous artistic innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDusty Springfield, shy, soulful, smoky-voiced singer whose songs and beehive hair became enduring symbols of Swinging London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShane MacGowan, hard-drinking frontman of Celtic punk band the Pogues who was hailed for his raw talent and masterful songwriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra-defining obituaries are illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos from \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e archive, revealing the lives behind the music that have left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. Authoritative, insightful and endlessly engaging, this collection of music biographies is a must-read for music fans and anyone with an interest in fascinating life stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46665143353502,"sku":"HPC-9780008699642","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008699642.jpg?v=1775101185","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008699642","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}