Books like Chapter and verse by Bernard Sumner

John Lennon: Uncovering the Life of the Legendary Rock Star

Peter Hook, Joy Division’s bassist, offers an insider’s chronicle of how four Manchester musicians carved a dark, post‑punk sound that left an indelible mark on generations of rock.

Elvis Costello narrates his rise from London and Liverpool roots to rock‑star status, detailing the music industry’s triumphs and trials over four decades.

An in‑depth biography and cultural study of Mick Jagger, tracing his rise from postwar London to global icon, and examining his complex relationships, artistic partnerships, and influence on rock and society.

"It's taken me three years to unpack the events of my life, to remember who did what when and why, to separate the myths from the reality, to unravel what really happened at the Holiday Inn on Keith Moon's 21st birthday," says Roger Daltrey, the powerhouse vocalist of The Who. The result of this introspection is a remarkable memoir, instantly captivating, funny and frank, chock-full of well-earned wisdom and one-of-a-kind anecdotes from a raucous life that spans a tumultuous time of change in Britain and America. Born during the air bombing of London in 1944, Daltrey fought his way (literally) through school and poverty and began to assemble the band that would become The Who while working at a sheet metal factory in 1961. In Daltrey's voice, the familiar stories--how they got into smashing up their kit, the infighting, Keith Moon's antics--take on a new, intimate life. Also here is the creative journey through the unforgettable hits including My Generation, Substitute, Pinball Wizard, and the great albums, Who's Next, Tommy, and Quadrophenia. Amidst all the music and mayhem, the drugs, the premature deaths, the ruined hotel rooms, Roger is our perfect narrator, remaining sober (relatively) and observant and determined to make The Who bigger and bigger. Not only his personal story, this is the definitive biography of The Who.

The autobiography of Phil Collins, famed Genesis frontman and solo star, offers an intimate look at his rise to fame, creative process and personal battles.