Oldies Biographies Choose Other Categories: Reference | Beatles | Elvis | Other | Sheet Music | Magazines Search: Books Popular Music Video DVD Keywords: [Instructions] Clicking the "Info" button here will take you to Amazon.com. If you wish to order the book, you then place it in your shopping cart there. To order multiple books, order the first one, then use your browser's "Back" button to return here to choose another. Amazon.com will remember what's in your shopping cart. Remember to "check-out" or your order will not be processed. Subject Title Author Cover   ABBA Bright Lights, Dark Shadows: The Real Story of ABBA Carl Magnus Palm Paper Very exhaustive look at the members before and after ABBA, as well. Johnny Ace The Late, Great Johnny Ace & the Transition From R&B to Rock 'n' Roll James M. Salem Paper Aerosmith Walk This Way: Autobiography of Aerosmith Aerosmith & Stephen Davis Paper Stephen Davis combines with the 5 group members to tell their own story of three decades of rock stardom. Aerosmith/Steven Tyler Does The Noise In My Head Bother You? A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir Steven Tyler Hard Aerosmith Aerosmith: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Boston Bad Boys Richard Bienstock Hard Arthur Alexander Get a Shot of Rhythm & Blues: The Arthur Alexander Story Richard Younger Paper The only man to have his songs recorded by the Beatles, Stones and Dylan. If you don't know Arthur Alexander, and you should-- this is necessary reading. Allman Bros. Midnight Riders: The Story of the Allman Brothers Band Chimsky & Freeman Paper Sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll with the original Southern rock band. America An American Band Dan Peek Paper The late band member gives a first-hand account of their struggles & rise to the top. Animals Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Burdon & Craig Paper Eric Burdon's second autobiography. This one's a little less personal and a lot more informative. Animals Animal Tracks: Newcastle's Rising Sons Sean Egan Paper For those who like their Animal stories a little more objective. Bachman-Turner Overdrive Randy Bachman: Takin' Care of Business Bachman & Einarsen Paper No quickie autobio here, this one's the story of the Guess Who and BTO in detail. Band This Wheel's On Fire Levon Helm Paper The Band's drummer takes another "last waltz" with the group's story. Beach Boys Heroes and Villians:The True Story of the Beach Boys Steven S. Gaines Paper The book they based the TV movie on. This one tells the good, the bad and the ugly. Beach Boys Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall & Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Peter Ames Carlin Paper The Boys' leader gets an in-depth look. Beach Boys Denny Remembered: Dennis Wilson in Words & Pictures Edward Wincentsen Paper Over 200 photos of the late Beach Boys drummer, including those from family & friends. Beach Boys The Lost Beach Boy: The True Story of David Marks Stebbins & Marks Hard The forgotten Beach Boy gets his story told. Pat Benatar Between a Heart and a Rock Place: A Memoir Pat Benaar Paper Chuck Berry Brown Eyed Handsome Man: The Life & Hard Times of Chuck Berry Bruce Pegg Paper Hal Blaine Hal Blaine & the Wrecking Crew: The Story of the World's Most-Recorded Musician Blaine & Bonzai Paper Blaine was the drummer for the legendar studio musicians who created magic for Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, Frank Sinatra and so many more. Bobby "Blue" Bland Soul of the Man: Bobby "Blue" Bland Charles Farley Hard Pat Boone Pat Boone: The Hollywood Years Richard D. Kibbey Paper David Bowie David Bowie: Loving the Alien Christopher Sandford Paper James Brown James Brown: The Godfather of Soul Brown & Tucker Paper The "Hardest Working Man in Show Business" tells his tale-- as he sees it. James Brown I Feel Good: A Memoir of a Life in Soul James Brown Hard More of the Godfather's story. Browns Looking Back To See Maxine Brown Paper Buffalo Springfield For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield John Einarson Hard Jimmy Buffett A Pirate Looks at 50 Jimmy Buffett Paper More than a bio, this is Jimmy's philosophy on life as well. Jimmy Buffett Jimmy Buffett: The Man from Margaritaville Revealed Steve Eng Paper Jerry Butler Only The Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor Jerry Butler Hard Host of those PBS Doo-Wop specials, Chicago area politician, but most of all the incredible "Iceman". Here is his story. Byrds So You Want To Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star: The Byrds Day By Day 1965-1973 Christopher Hjort Paper Byrds Mr. Tambourine Man: The Story of the Byrd's Gene Clark John Einarson Paper Freddy Cannon Where The Action Is! Cannon & Bego Paper Like Freddy's songs, it's face-paced & entertaining. Carpenters Little Girl Blue: The Life Of Karen Carpenter Randy Schmidt Paper Johnny Cash Cash: The Autobiography Cash, Carr & Carr Paper Johnny's own story from the early days at Sun records up to his passing. Johnny Cash I Walked The Line: My Life With Johnny Vivian Cash Hard Johnny's first wife tells of his early days. Buzz Cason The Adventures of Buzz Cason: Living the Rock 'n Roll Dream Buzz Cason Hard A member of the Casuals and the Statues, he also was Gary Miles, and one heck of a guitarist. And the stories he tells... David Cassidy/Partridge Family Could It Be Forever David Cassidy Paper Pricy import which seems much more "adult-oriented". Harry Chapin Taxi: The Harry Chapin Story Peter Morton Coan Paper An incredible story about an incredible man. Ray Charles Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story Charles & Ritz Paper Get the real story, not the version in the movie. Chic Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny Nile Rodgers Hard The Chic frontman and legendary producer puts the disco era into focus. Cheech & Chong Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography Thomas Chong Paper The story of who inspired "Basketball Jones" is worth the price. Cher Cher: If You Believe Mark Bego Paper With a forward by Mary Wilson of the Supremes. Bego has written about many stars and does his usual thorough research here. Chicago Street Player: My Chicago Story Danny Seraphine Hard The group's drummer on its early days as well as his abrupt dismissal. Eric Clapton Clapton: The Autobiography Eric Clapton Paper Patsy Cline Honky Tonk Angel: The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline Ellis Nassour Paper Patsy Cline Patsy: The Life & Times of Patsy Cline Margaret Jones Paper Coasters Yakety Yak I Fought Back: My Life With The Coasters Carl Gardner Paper Carl & his wife tell his own, much-needed story of the Robins and Coasters and Leiber & Stoller. Eddie Cochran Three Steps To Heaven Bobby Cochran Hard Written by Eddie's nephew. It spends a bit too much time on the author and not on Eddie, but it's authoritative, all right. Eddie Cochran/Sharon Sheeley Summertime Blues Sharon Sheeley Hard It's Eddie's fiance's (songwriter Sharon Sheeley's)bio, but she gives an eyewitness account of Eddie's fatal crash. Dennis Coffey Guitars, Bars & Motown Superstars Dennis Coffey Paper Judy Collins Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life In Music Judy Collins Hard Sam Cooke Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke Peter Guralnick Paper Peter does his usual exhaustive research. An well-written, enjoyable book. David Crosby Long Time Gone Dave Zimmer Paper David Crosby Since Then: How I Survived Everything & Lived To Tell About It Dave Zimmer Hard Crystals There's No Other Barbara Alston Paper Barbara gives the inside story of the Crystals and their dealings with the infamous Phil Spector. Bobby Darin Roman Candle: The Life of Bobby Darin David Evanier Paper Highly recommended. Well-researched and fair look at Bobby with lots of great inside stories. Bobby Darin Dream Lovers: The Magnificent Shattered Lives of Bobby Darin & Sandra Dee Dodd Darin Hard Bobby's son tells the story of both his famous parents. Bobby Darin Bobby darin: A Life Michael Starr Hard John Denver John Denver: Mother Nature's Son John Collis Paper A critical look at the dichotomy that was John Denver. Neil Diamond Neil Diamond: His Life, His Music, His Passion Laura Jackson Hard Dick & Dee Dee Vinyl Highway Dee Dee Sperling Phelps Paper A fun and informative book. Dion Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth Dion DiMucci & Mike Aquilina Paper Gets a little preachy but they're life lessons he learned the hard way. Fats Domino Blue Monday: Fats Domino & the Lost Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll Rick Coleman Paper The first real bio of the Fat Man, and a great one at that. Donovan The Autobiography of Donovan: The Hurdy Gurdy Man Donovan Leitch Paper Not just his story, but really that of the mid-'60s London music scene. Doors No One Gets Out of Here Alive Jerry Hopkins Paper The first and best of the Jim Morrison bios. Jerry Hopkins has brought us lots of great Rock books, this among them. Recommended. Doors Riders on the Storm: My Life With Jim Morrison & the Doors John Densmore Paper Doors member Densmore gives an inside look at life with Mr. Mojo Risin'. Doors Light My Fire Ray Manzarek Paper Now band member Ray Manzarek has a go at the Lizard King Doors The Doors Doors & Ben Fong-Torres Hard The remaining members and Jim Morrison's family attempt to put it all in perspective Dr. John Under a Hoodoo Moon: The Life of the Night Tripper Dr. John Paper Bob Dylan Chronicles, Volume One Bob Dylan Paper Bob's own story, told (like he speaks)-- confusingly. Bob Dylan Down The Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan Howard Sounes Paper After three years & 350 interviews, this is considered the definitive Dylan bio. Bob Dylan Bob Dylan: Behind The Shades Revisited Clinton Heylin Paper Originally published in 1991, it's best when covering Bob's early years. Bob Dylan A Freewheelin' Time: A Memoir of Greenwich Village in the Sixties /FONT> Suze Rotolo Paper Bob's then-girlfriend (she graces the cover of his "Freewheelin'" album) tells of her 3 years with him. Bob Dylan Positively 4th Street: The Lives & Times of Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Mimi Baez Farina and Richard Farina David Hajdu Paper Covers the whole Greenwich Village folk scene from the early 60's. Eagles To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles Marc Eliot Paper A group that deserves this scrutiny. Eagles Eagles: Takin' It To The Limit Ben Fong-Torres Hard Faces Had Me A Real Good Time: The Faces: Before, During & After Andy Neill Hard Fifth Dimension Up, Up, and Away: How We Found Love, Faith & Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Hard Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac: The Definitive History Mike Evans Hard With John & Christine and Lindsay & Stevie and all the in's & out's, this is a soap opera waiting to be told. Richie Furay Pickin' Up The Pieces: The Heart & Soul of Country Rock Pioneer Richie Furay Furay & Roberts Paper Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye, My Brother Frankie Gaye Hard Marvin's brother Frankie, whose letters inspired the "What's Going On" album, tells the inside story of Marvin's life and tragic death. Marvin Gaye Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye David Ritz Paper Gloria Gaynor I Will Survive: The Book Gloria Gaynor Paper Dickie Goodman The King Of Novelty Jon Goodman Paper Al Green Take Me to the River Green & Seay Paper Reverend Al's own story of gold, gospel and those grits. Heart Heart In The Studio Jake Brown Paper Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix: The Stories Behind Every Song David Stubbs Paper Highwaymen Number #1: The Story of the Original Highwaymen Richard E.Noble Paper Hilltoppers P.S. I Love You: The Story Of The Singing Hilltoppers Carlton Jackson Hard Buddy Holly The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper & Richie Valens Larry Lehmer Paper Knowing how the story ends doesn't make it any less suspenseful. Buddy Holly Hey Buddy: In Pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John, and My Lost Decade of Music Gary Moore Hard A love story to Buddy's music and an examination of what when wrong that fatal night. Tab Hunter Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star Hunter & Muller Paper A surprisingly good autobio of the teen idol and actor and yes, singer. Janis Ian Society's Child: My Autobiography Janis Ian Paper Including what she was really like at seventeen. Frank Ifield I Remember Me: The First 25 Years Ifield & Halford Paper Mick Jagger Jagger: Rebel, Rock Star, Rambler, Rogue Mark Spitz Hard Etta James Rage To Survive: The Etta James Story David Ritz Paper At last-- Etta's own story. And wait 'til you hear who she thinks her father is. Jan & Dean Dead Man's Curve and Back: The Jan & Dean Story Mark Thomas Passmore Paper Don't know Jan & Dean from Jan & Arnie? You will after this book. A good look at the ups and, especially, downs of the surf duo. Michael Jackson Michael Jackson: The Man Behind The Mask Jones & Brown Paper Co-written by the man who named him "The King of Pop". Michael Jackson The Trials of Michael Jackson Lynton Guest Hard Actually quite sympathetic. Tommy James Me, The Mob & The Music Tommy James Hard Tommy's rise to the top and the goodfellas who helped. Jefferson Airplane Somebody to Love: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir Grace Slick & Andrea Cagan Paper The Queen of Jeffersons Airplane & Starship gives an acid flashback of the psychedelic 60's. Jefferson Airplane Got A Revolution: The Turbulent Flight Of Jefferson Airplane Jeff Tamarkin Paper Jeff is as much an expert on the Airplane as they come, having written liner notes for the group's boxed set and having interviewed all the principles-- and it shows. Jefferson Airplane Take Me To a Circus Tent: The Jefferson Airplane Flight Manual Craig Fenton Paper 543 pages, 90 photos, 266 questions answered and 33 interviews. Billy Joel Billy Joel: The Life & Times of an Angry Young Man Hank Bordowitz Paper As complete as an unauthorized bio can get-- here's the Piano Man's story. Elton John Rocket Man: Elton John From A-Z Stanton & Bernardin Paper Focuses on the musical contributions of Elton as a singer, composer and film score composer. Little Willie John Fever: Little Willie John's Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul: The Authorized Biography Susan Whitall Hard Quincy Jones Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones Quincy Jones Paper Besides his composing and singing and arranging, he's produced everyone from Lesley Gore to Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. Read this fascinating story. Tom Jones Tom Jones: From the Valleys to Vegas: The Biography Gwen Russell Hard Janis Joplin Buried Alive: The Biography of Janis Joplin Myra Friedman Paper The original Janis bio, updated and even better. Janis Joplin Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life & Times of Janis Joplin Alice Echols Paper Journey Don't Stop Believin': The Untold Story of Journey Neil Daniels Paper Carole King Girls Like Us Sheila Weller Hard Triple bio of Carole, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. B.B King Blues All Around Me: The Autobiography of B.B. King King & Ritz Paper Kinks You Really Got Me: The Story of the Kinks Nick Hasted Hard First-hand interviews with Dave, Ray and Mick make this an interesting read. Kiss No Regrets: A Rock & Roll Memoir Ace Frehley Hard The Kiss guitarist gives his version of their rise. Kiss Kiss & Make-Up Gene Simmons Paper The inside story of Kiss from the guy who gave us blood, fire and that tongue! Kiss Kiss & Tell Gebert & McAdams Paper Two members of the Kiss inner-circle put human faces on all that make-up. Kiss Kiss & Tell More! Gordon Gebert Paper There's more? You bet. In this sequel to the above book, the author spins more tales from the Kiss front. Al Kooper Backstage Passes & Backstabbing Bastards Al Kooper Paper Bob Kuban & the In-Men The Cheaters: The Walter Scott Murder Scottie Priesmeyer Paper The lead singer of the group was murder by his own wife and his body was not found for three years! Led Zeppelin Hammer of the Gods: The Led Zeppelin Saga Stephen Davis Paper The first and best of the Led Zep bios. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin Uncensored Richard Cole Paper He was the group's tour manager, so he should know about "the shark". Brenda Lee Little Miss Dynamite: The Life & Times of Brenda Lee Lee, Oermann & Clay Paper Brenda tells her own story from teen sensation to pop star to country icon. Jerry Lee Lewis Hellfire: The Jerry Lee Lewis Story Nick Tosches Paper A killer bio of the Killer and his outrageous life. Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis: Lost & Found Joe Bonomo Hard A somewhat scholarly essay on Jerry Lee and his importance to music. Love Arthur Lee: Alone Again Or Barney Hoskins Paper Little Richard The Life & Times of Little Richard Charles White Paper Little Richard Little Richard: The Birth Of Rock 'n' Roll David Kirby Hard Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering The Free Birds Of Southern Rock Odom & Dorman Paper Mamas & the Papas Go Where You Wanna Go: The Oral History Of the Mamas & the Papas Matthew Greenwald Hard I usually find oral histories to be disjointed and conflicting, but this one fills in lots of gaps in the story of John, Denny, Cass and Michelle. Barry Manilow Barry Manilow: The Biography Patricia Butler Paper Manfred Mann Mannerisms: The 5 Phases of Manfred Mann Greg Russo Paper Dean Martin Dino: Living High in the Dirty Business of Dreams Nick Tosches Paper Marvelettes The Original Marvelettes: Motown's Mystery Girl Group Marc Taylor Hard Joni Mitchell Joni Mitchell: Both Sides Now Brian Hinton Paper Joni Mitchell Girls Like Us Sheila Weller Hard Triple bio of Joni, Ccarole King and Carly Simon. Monkees Monkee Business: The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band Eric Lefcowitz Paper The leading chronicler of the Pre-Fab Four gives the definitive history. Monkees I'm A Believer: My Life of Monkees, Music & Madness Micky Dolenz Paper Micky's story-- funny and honest. Monkees Total Control: The Michael Nesmith Story Randi Massingill Paper Ever notice how he changed from "Mike" to "Michael" when he left the Monkees? Here's his story. Matt Monro The Singer's Singer: The Life & Music of Matt Monro Michele Monro Hard Van Morrison Can You Feel The Silence Clinton Heylin Paper Moody Blues Moody Blues Companion Edward Wincentsen Paper Laura Nyro Soul Picnic: The Music & Passion of Laura Nyro Michele Kort Paper Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John Companion Edward Wincentsen Paper Olivia's story, told through articles, fan recollections and photographs. Great for the Livvy fan! Olivia Newton-John Magic: The Music of Olivia Newton-John Gregory Branson-Trent Paper Stevie Nicks Read Between My Lines: The Musical & Life Journey of Stevie Nicks Sandra Halliburton Paper The life & times of Stephanie Lynn Nicks. Donny Osmond Life is Just What You Make It: My Story So Far Osmond & Romanowski Paper He may seem too young for a bio, but remember he's been performing since he was an embryo. Johnny Otis Midnight At The Barrelhouse: The Johnny Otis Story George Lipsitz Hard Jimmy Page Jimmy Page: Magus, Musician, Man George Case Hard Patti Page This Is My Song: A Memoir Page & Press Hard Pink Floyd Pink Floyd: Through the Eyes of Fans, Friends & Foes Bruno MacDonald Paper Helen Reddy The Woman I Am: A Memoir Helen Reddy Hard Keith Richards Life Keith Richards Hard Marty Robbins Marty Robbins: Fast Cars & Country Music Barbara J. Pruett Hard Pricy but exhaustive. Less a bio than a reference library, listing 2,000 articles, full interviews and complete discography plus pictures. Rolling Stones According To The Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Paper Lots of pictures and text taken from interviews with Mick & the boys. Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones: An Oral History Alan Lysaght Paper Everyone has a Stones story to tell and most seem to have made this book. Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones Chronicle: The First 35 Years Massimo Bonanno Paper Rolling Stones Stone Alone: The Story of a Rock 'n' Roll Band Wyman & Coleman Paper Stones member Bill Wyman's diary of the band's antics. Rolling Stones Brian Jones: The Untold Life and Mysterious Death of a Rock Legend Laura Jackson Paper The Stones story told through its leader, Brian Jones, his ouster and death. Rooftop Singers/Tarriers I'd Give My Life: From Washington Square To Carnegie Hall Erik Darling Hard Erik formed both groups and sang in the Weavers, as well. Comes with a 24-track CD. Mitch Ryder Devils & Blue Dresses: My Wild Ride as a Rock and Roll Legend Mitch Ryder Hard Includes a full discography & CD. Mitch Ryder It Was All Right: Mitch Ryder's Life In Music James A. Mitchell Hard Sir Douglas Sahm Texas Tornado: The Times & Music of Doug Sahm Jan Reid Hard Santana Carlos Santana: Back On Top Marc Shapiro Paper The life of the comeback artist of the nineties. Pete Seeger How Can I Keep From Singing?: The Ballad of Pete Seeger David King Dunaway Paper Carly Simon More Room In A Broken Heart: The True Adventures Of Carly Simon Steven Davis Hard The eagerly-awaited Carly Simon solo story. Carly Simon Girls Like Us Sheila Weller Hard Triple bio of Carly, Joni Mitchell and Carole King. Paul Simon Paul Simon: A Life Marc Eliot Hard The title says it all. Of course Art is in here, too. But it's Paul's tale. Frank Sinatra Sinatra: The Life Summers & Swan Paper Nearly 600 pages on ol' blue eyes. Frank Sinatra Rat Pack Confidential: Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter, Joey & the Last Great Showbiz Party Shawn Levy Paper More a bio of the whole Rat Pack than just Frank, from the days when they lived "Oceans 11". Sir Douglas Quintet Texas Tornado: The Times and Music of Doug Sahm Jan Reid Hard The life & times of the leader of the pseudo-British group which bore his name. Sly & the Family Stone I Want To Take You Higher Jeff Kaliss Hard Spaniels Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight: The Story of the Spaniels Richard G. Carter Paper Well-written tome about an overlooked group. Phil Spector He's a Rebel Mark Ribowski Paper Phil Spector Tearing Down the Wall of Sound: The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector Mick Brown Hard Dusty Springfield Dancing With Demons Penny Valentine Paper Rick Springfield Late, Late At Night Rick Springfield Paper Steely Dan Steely Dan: Reelin' in the Years Brian Sweet Paper Al Stewart Al Stewart: True Adventures of a Folk-Rock Troubadour Neville Judd Paper Rod Stewart Rod Stewart Companion Edward Wincentsen Paper Rod's tale, told through articles, fan recollections and photographs. Barbra Streisand Barbra: The Way She Is Christopher Andersen Hard And someday she'll make enough money to be able to afford the third "a" in her name. Styx The Grand Delusion Sterling Whitaker Paper Styx The Grand Illusion; Love, Lies & My Life With Styx Chuck Panozzo & Michelle Skettino Hard A much more personal Styx book, centering on Chuck's struggles as a gay rock star. Donna Summer Ordinary Girl: The Journey Summer & Eliot Hard Supremes Dreamgirl & Supreme Faith Wilson & Romanowski Paper Both bios of Supremes member Mary Wilson collected together. Supremes Forever Faithful: A Study of Florence Ballard & the Supremes Randall Wilson Paper A bit scholarly, but it tells the Supremes story uniquely-- from Flo's angle. Supremes The Lost Supreme: The Life of Dreamgirl Florence Ballard Peter Benjaminson Paper Based on interviews with Flo shortly before her death. Sweet Blockbuster! The True Story of the Sweet Dave Thompson Paper James Taylor Fire & Rain: The James Taylor Story Ian Halperin Paper Sweet Baby James' demons and triumphs and the inside story of his relationship with Carly Simon. Temptations Temptations Williams & Romanowski Paper Original Temp Otis & the "Ball of Confusion" that the group turned out to be. Temptations A Memoir: David Ruffin: My Temptation Genna Sapia-Ruffin Paper David's wife and what proves to be a very subjective view of her husband. Tammi Terrell My Sister Tommie: The Real Tammi Terrell Montgomery & Wright Hard And Tammi's sister does the same with another Motown superstar. Troggs Rock's Wild Things: The Troggs Files Clayson & Ryan Paper Nice to see new books about lesser-known artists, rather than the same subjects. Tina Turner Tina Turner: Break Every Rule Mark Bego Hard Bego is more a statistician than biographer-- lots of dates and such. But he's thorough. Ventures Walk- Don't Run: The Story of the Ventures Del Halterman Paper Well-written definitive account of the surf instrumental kings. Walker Brothers The Walker Brothers: No Regrets: Our Story John Walker & Gary Walker Paper 2/3rds of the group offer up a "dual autobiography." Lots of interesting info. Dionne Warwick My Life as I See It Dionne Warwick Hard Dinah Washington Queen: The Life & Music of Dinah Washington Nadine Cohodas Paper How young Ruth Jones became the "Queen of the Blues." Who Moon: The Life & Death of a Rock Legend Tony Fletcher Paper The wild, tragic life of Who drummer Keith Moon is fully explored. Who Behind Blue Eyes: The Life of Pete Townshend Geoffrey Giuliano Paper Might as well examine Pete while we're at it. Jackie Wilson Lonely Teardrops: Jackie Wilson Tony Douglas Paper You will most-likely learn things you didn't know about "Mr. Excitement" from this book. Jackie Wilson The Black Elvis: Jackie Wilson Doug Carter Hard Parallels the career of Jackie and Elvis. Stevie Wonder Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder Mark Ribowsky Paper Ronnie Wood Ronnie Wood: The Autobiography Ronnie Wood Hard The Jeff Beck, Faces and Rolling Stones guitarist tells all about Eric, Rod, Mick and more. Neil Young Shakey: Neil Young's Biography Jimmy McDonough Paper Neil Young Neil Young: Long May You Run: The Illustrated History Graff & Durchholz Hard Choose other categories: Reference | Beatles | Elvis | Other | Sheet Music | Magazines

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