Don't Think Twice, It's All Right: Bob Dylan, the Early Years by Andy
Gill. This is a very well researched book about every song from Dylan's
early years. Lots of background info and photos yield much insight
into this reclusive genius.
 Living
with the Dead: Twenty Years on the Bus With Garcia and the Grateful
Dead by Rock Scully, David Dalton. Scully the former manager of the Grateful
Dead details the ups and downs of the group from an insiders viewpoint. |
Bob Marley : Songs of Freedom by Adrian Boot, Chris Salewicz, Rita
Marley. 400 photos, illustrations and graphics highlight this book
about the life of reggae's superstar from the slums of Trenchtown, Jamaica
to legend.
Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley by Timothy White. This book
looks at Marley's legend and life including the Rastafarian culture and
reggae's roots. |
 The
Hendrix Experience by Mitch Mitchell, John A. Platt. Mitchell,
the drummer for the Experience offers a lot of insights about Hendrix,
as well as some great photos and posters. |
 Pearl
: The Obsessions and Passions of Janis Joplin by Ellis Amburn. This account
of this most powerful blues singer's toubled life and rise to stardom includes
16 pages of rare photos. |
 John
Lennon in His Own Write by John Lennon. Enjoyable and funny stories,
poems and drawings by Lennon. |
 Lennon
: The Definitive Biography by Ray Coleman At 784 pages this book
covers his life with detail galore. Book was updated in 1992 with
more sources including the family. |
 Woodstock
Vision: The Spirit of a Generation. By Elliott Landy |
 Break
on Through : The Life and Death of Jim Morrison by James Riordan, Jerry
Prochnicky. This in depth look at Morrison the rock god and shaman
touches all the bases. With more than 50 photos. |
 Garcia
by Rolling Stone Magazine. This book contains over 150 photos and
many articles from Rolling Stone about Jerry and the Grateful Dead. |
Echoes of the Sixties by Marti Smiley Childs, Jeff March. Lots of information
and trivia from numerous Interviews with performers, talent agents, personal
managers, and booking agents, the book includes the life experiences of
43 individuals--solo artists, bands, and singing group members-from Sam
the Sham and the Pharaohs and The Beau Brummels to Gary "U.S." Bonds and
Peter and Gordon. |
Book
and Music Store
The Beatles Anthology by
The Beatles. This is an amazing contribution by the Beatles themselves
to their historical record. In their own words, the Beatles describe
many important incidents, and share their thoughts and feelings. It's 368
pages with 1300 color and b/w photos (half have never been published before)
add so much to our understanding of how the Beatles got along together
and with the rest of an admiring world.