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John Lennon: Uncovering the Life of the Legendary Rock Star

A biography of Tony Iommi, the pioneering guitarist of heavy‑metal band Black Sabbath, detailing his life, career, and influence on rock music.

With many new photos and an updated introduction, The Day John Met Paul, a critically-acclaimed Beatles book, re-appears in a visually stunning second edition. The book is an hour-by-hour account of the fateful day the two founding Beatles met in July 1957. But it is much more than that: it's a spellbinding story of how fate brought together two men who would radically change the face of popular music, from its look and feel to its sound. Jim O'Donnell, a veteran rock music writer, spent eight years researching The Day John Met Paul. Published in 1996 and translated into several languages, the book was widely praised for its blend of accurate reporting and colorful storytelling. Long out of print, but revered among Beatles fans, the new printing enlivens the text with many well-chosen photos of the Liverpool landmarks--from Strawberry Field to Penny Lane--that played a role in the Beatles' lives and works. The Day John Met Paul chronicles the first Day in the Life of the Beatles--a day that changed the musical world.

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.

For Alex James, music had always been a door to a more exciting life: a way to travel, meet new people and, hopefully, pick up girls. But as bass player of Blur his journey was more exciting and extreme than he could ever have predicted.

A collection of Paul McCartney’s own reflections and interviews, offering intimate insights into his life, career, and the history of The Beatles from his unique perspective.

327 p. : 23 cm