Books like Broken Music by Sting

Patti Smith’s memoir charts her life in New York City, from the bohemian scenes of Max’s Kansas City and the Hotel Chelsea to a creative partnership with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in Brooklyn.

David Byrne explores how time, place, and recording technology shape music, tracing evolutionary patterns and cultural responses that culminated in the transformative practices of the 20th century.

John Lennon: Uncovering the Life of the Legendary Rock Star

Cherie Currie's candid memoir chronicles her rapid rise as the Runaways’ lead singer—from teenage debut to platinum rock fame—while revealing the harsh realities of drug abuse, exploitation, and the battle to reclaim her life.

A detailed biography of Michael Jackson, tracing his life and career through interviews and exclusive access to his family and close associates.

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.

Gram Parsons: A Biography

Keith Richards chronicles his life as the founding guitarist of the Rolling Stones— from early influences, the formation of the band, iconic songs, wild touring, personal loves, legal troubles, and his enduring rock‑n‑roll legacy.

In *Between a Heart and a Rock Place*, Pat Benatar recounts her rise from a New York club singer to the first woman ever played on MTV, sharing candid stories of her groundbreaking career, creative collaborations, and the challenges of breaking into a male‑dominated rock scene.

Mitch Mitchell’s biography chronicles his time as drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience, offering insight into the band’s rise in the UK and US rock scenes.

Eric Clapton tells the raw, unvarnished story of his life as a British rock guitarist and icon, from early career to global fame, sharing triumphs and personal struggles.

Black‑comedic memoir of 1990s Britpop from the perspective of Luke Haines, frontman of The Auteurs, tracing his rise, setbacks, and the shifting landscape of British rock.