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Billie Holiday chronicles her own life in this memoir, detailing a turbulent Harlem childhood, her rise in New York's jazz clubs, and the hardships of exploitation, racism, and addiction.

Sean Wilentz blends rigorous historical research with personal enthusiasm to chart Bob Dylan’s cultural impact and artistic evolution from his Greenwich Village beginnings to the present.

Rick Bragg’s biography chronicles the life of rock‑and‑roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, from his Troubled Southern roots and explosive hits such as “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire” to the controversies, personal losses, and enduring collaborations that shaped American music.

"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.

Aretha Franklin’s life and career, from gospel prodigy to Queen of Soul, is recounted through exclusive interviews, detailing her landmark 1967 hit "Respect," personal trials, and enduring influence on music and culture.

Explore how Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon shaped the 1960s musical landscape from a woman’s viewpoint, tracing their early lives and rising careers.