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.
When Paul McCartney told the world in 1970 that he had no plans to work with the Beatles again, it was widely viewed as a cultural tragedy by the media and public alike.
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.
The rehabilitation of Crosby, Stills and Nash's reputation (and of Young's contributions here) is long overdue' - FRANK TURNERAt 3 a.m. on Monday, 18 August 1969, the final night of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, four men armed only with acoustic guitars faced the gaping darkness of a vast open-air audience.
'An extraordinary book...Doggett emerges triumphant. Grab a copy - By Any Means Necessary.' (5 stars)-Mojo
From 'Space Oddity', his dark vision of mankind's voyage into the unknown terrain of space, to the Scary Monsters album, Doggett examines in detail Bowie's audacious creation of an 'alien' rock star, Ziggy Stardust, and his increasingly perilous explorations of the nature of identity and the meaning of fame.
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.
Featuring a comprehensive exploration of The Beatles' musical journey, this catalog details their evolution from the iconic 1962 single "Love Me Do" through to their latest remastered albums. Each entry includes insights into every song released, offering fans an in-depth look at the band's creative process and legacy across their extensive discography.