The Rolling Stones have established themselves as living legends: touring and recording, they have survived departures and illness to remain one of the world's most popular bands, always topping best band or best album polls. Organised by year, this book covers the major events in their long career, since their first signing with Decca in 1963.

Formed in 1976, U2 is one of the most successful bands of the rock era, with nine number 1 albums and 22 Grammy awards to their name. Organised by year, this book covers the major events in their long career, from their first signing with 'Island Records' in 1980, to the huge commercial success of their 2005 'Vertigotour'.