Peter Doggett se od roku 1980 věnuje psaní o populární hudbě, zábavním průmyslu a sociálně-kulturních dějinách. Jeho knihy, které pravidelně přispívají do magazínů jako Mojo, Q a GQ, se zabývají vznikem alb Beatles Let It Be a Abbey Road, zkoumají průkopnické propojení rockové a country hudby a detailně popisují vzestup a pád kontrakultury šedesátých let, včetně jejího revolučního ducha a rockových hvězd.
100 nejlepších songů, které Bob Dylan za svou kariéru napsal, je doprovázeno dobovými fotografiemi, kompletními texty jak v originálu, tak v českém překladu, a notovým záznamem s akordy pro kytaru. Nechybí ani informace, kdy a jak která píseň vznikla.
From his childhood paintings to the song he recorded on the day he died, here is a complete catalogue of Lennon's work across many songwriting, performing, drawing, painting, film, poetry, prose and conceptual art.This magnificent book also contains detailed information about all of the Lennon recording sessions as part of the Beatles, as a solo artist and with Yoko Ono. Plus a complete UK and US discography, home demo recordings, composing tapes, studio out-takes, live recordings, collaborations, and interviews.Peter Doggett's fascinating book traces the story of a unique creative adventure that ended too soon but left behind an incalculable legacy of words, images and music from a giant of rock n roll who always searched for the truth beyond the limits of his frame.Beatles Historian Peter Doggett provides the definitive guide to the imaginative work of John Lennon. This comprehensive account details a man whose life and work were indivisible. Whether it was his amusing drawings to amuse classmates, recording million-selling hits with the Beatles or making avant-garde with Yoko Ono, John Lennon never stopped being a creator and Doggett explores his vivid imagination across many different Lennon projects spanning many years and creative forms.
The announcement of Paul McCartney's departure from the Beatles in 1970 marked not just an end but the beginning of an intriguing new chapter in the band's legacy. While the breakup was seen as a cultural loss, it opened the door to exploring the individual journeys and creative pursuits of each member, revealing the complexities and transformations that followed their iconic collaboration.
Read the first biography of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, whose music and career illuminate the journey and legacy of 1960s counterculture. Between 1969 and 1974, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young were the most successful, influential and politically potent rock band in America. číst celé
David Bowie's artistry during the 1970s redefined music and performance, merging high-concept science fiction with classic rock elements. His journey began with "Space Oddity" and culminated in the LP "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)," showcasing a unique blend of haunting melodies and esoteric themes. Bowie's striking visuals, from skintight spandex to operatic alien makeup, complemented his innovative sound, creating a dark and fantastical vision that challenged the norms of the era and set the stage for the upcoming decade.
No era in recent history has been both more celebrated and vilified than the 1960s. And at the heart of all that controversy - the music, drugs, fashion, hopes, dreams and political movements - is sex. But were the 1960s really a great time of liberation, joyful experimentation and celebrations of youth? Growing Up takes an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of the sexual revolution. In this wide-ranging and eye-opening survey of the sexual landscape of the 1960s, Peter Doggett has assembled a dozen little-known stories that reveal how the sexual revolution transformed people's lives - for better or worse.
Exploring the formative years of rock's first supergroup, this biography delves into the influential period when Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young emerged as a powerful musical and political force in America. It highlights their success and impact during a time that shaped their legacy and the music landscape.
This is a comprehensive survey of rock and pop memorabilia. It introduces the reader to the wealth of rock and pop material that has come onto the market since the 1980s, from the original handwritten lyrics for "Let it Be", to the guitar played by Elvis Presley at his first recording session.
Das unentbehrliche Handbuch, vollgepackt mit Informationen zur Musik von Eminem. Album für Album informiert es detailreich über sämtliche Songs, die jemals von Eminem veröffentlicht wurden - von Mainstream bis Underground, von 'Infinite' (1996) bis 'Encore' (2005). Zu allen Alben und Songs gibt das Buch Auskunft über die Orte, Daten und Produzenten der Aufnahmen und nennt die Autoren der Songs. Zusätzliche Kapitel informieren über seine Arbeit mit D-12 sowie die mehr als 150 Tracks, die auf Kompilationen, Mixtapes, Soundtracks usw. erschienen sind. Mit 16-seitigem Fototeil und einem Song-Register. Peter Doggett, freier Schriftsteller und ehemaliger Redakteur des Record Collector, verfasste zahlreiche Musikerbiografien über so unterschiedliche Künstler wie John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix und Nirvana. Außerdem veröffentlichte er Beiträge in Mojo, Q, Uncut, GQ und vielen anderen Zeitungen und Zeitschriften.
