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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Publication date
October 28, 2006
Pages
1250
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781841958606
ISBN-10
1841958603
Dimensions
1.75 by 7 by 8.75 in.
Weight
3.40 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Published in
Great Britain
Original list price
$29.95
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Organized alphabetically, this thoroughly revised, comprehensive reference lists more than one thousand rock-and-roll artists and bands spanning five decades and includes all the songs and albums they ever recorded, each band's members throughout its history, reviews, and other valuable information. Original.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
For the serious rock and pop music aficionado or the inquisitive teenager whose taste runs from the Doors to Beyoncé, here is the definitive, youâll-need-no-other music book. Completely revised and updated with brand new photographs throughout, this formidable tome is the perfect tool to lead a rollicking, at-home Rock & Roll Jeopardy night. Set it bedside and learn one fact on the greatest rockersâor your underrated favoritesâevery night. For example, did you know that P. Diddy started as a âdogsbodyââa goferâfor Heavy Dâs Uptown Records? Or that Neil Diamond was originally part of a duo, Neil & Jack? Whether punks, divas, alt-rockers, rappers, rock-a-billies, or gods of the pop pantheon, all you need to know about everyone is here. Gaze at Living Color and Rainbow, as well as Pink, Deep Purple, Blue Nile, and Green Day. From one-hit wonders to mega stars it doesnât matter the size, this is an inexhaustible book overflowing with biographical tidbits, evolving band line-ups, session descriptions, anecdotes, and definitive track and label listings. With a reputation as the best, most exhaustive, up-to-date discography around, itâs perfect for every music lover you know.
Editions
Hardcover
Ill edition from Canongate Books Ltd (October 12, 2006)
9781841958279 | details & prices | 1200 pages | 7.25 × 9.00 × 2.00 in. | 3.85 lbs | List price $52.80
About: A reference guide to the biographical titbits, evolving bad lineups, anecdotes and track listings of modern pop and rock bands.
About: A reference guide to the biographical titbits, evolving bad lineups, anecdotes and track listings of modern pop and rock bands.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Canongate Books Ltd (October 4, 2007)
9781841959856 | details & prices | 1250 pages | 6.50 × 8.50 × 1.75 in. | 3.25 lbs | List price $32.95
About: A reference guide to the biographical titbits, evolving band lineups, anecdotes and track listings of modern pop and rock bands.
About: A reference guide to the biographical titbits, evolving band lineups, anecdotes and track listings of modern pop and rock bands.
The price comparison is for this edition
from Canongate Books Ltd (October 28, 2006)
9781841958606 | details & prices | 1250 pages | 7.00 × 8.75 × 1.75 in. | 3.40 lbs | List price $29.95
About: Organized alphabetically, this thoroughly revised, comprehensive reference lists more than one thousand rock-and-roll artists and bands spanning five decades and includes all the songs and albums they ever recorded, each band's members throughout its history, reviews, and other valuable information.
About: Organized alphabetically, this thoroughly revised, comprehensive reference lists more than one thousand rock-and-roll artists and bands spanning five decades and includes all the songs and albums they ever recorded, each band's members throughout its history, reviews, and other valuable information.
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