Desperados is the first full history to describe the development of ountry rock, the genre that spawned the world's bestselling record, The Eagles Greatest Hits (which has surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller . schovat popis
The book offers a detailed exploration of the transformative year 1968 in music, highlighting the emergence of iconic bands such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. It captures the shift from the lighter tones of psychedelic music and the Flower Power movement to the heavier, more powerful sounds that defined classic and hard rock. John Einarson delves into the social context and unrest that influenced this pivotal moment in music history, providing insights into the cultural impact of these legendary bands.
The authorised biography of one of the most creative and colourful musicians of the 60s, featuring extracts from his previously unpublished memoirs. Reissued with new cover art and foreword.
"Neil Young, eine der faszinierendsten Persönlichkeiten des Rock, hat beharrlich seine eigene Karriere verfolgt, indem er Pop-Moden ignorierte und innovative Musik schuf, die von Folk-Klassikern wie 'Heart of Gold' bis hin zu Rock 'n' Roll-Hymnen wie 'Down by the River' reichte. Das Buch zeigt Neil Youngs prägende Jahre von seiner High-School-Zeit in Winnipeg über seine Abenteuer im Stadtteil Yorkville in Toronto bis zu seinem ultimativen Erfolg mit den Bands Buffalo Springfield, Crazy Horse und Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Auf die Frage des Biografen John Einarson, warum so wenig über seine kanadischen Jahre bekannt sei, antwortete Young: "Niemand hat mich jemals gefragt!" "