On July 12, 1962, London's Marquee Club debuted a new act, a blues-inflected rock band named after a Muddy Waters song - The Rolling Stones. They were a hard-edged band with a flair for the dramatic, styling themselves as the devil's answer to the sainted Beatles. A young, inexperienced producer named Andrew Loog Oldham first heard the band at a session he remembers with four words: 'I fell in love.' Though unfamiliar with such basic industry practices as mixing a recording, he made a brilliant decision - he pitched the band to a studio that had passed on the Beatles. Afraid to make the same mistake twice, they signed the Stones, and began a history-making career. This is just one of the 50 classic stories that make up 50 Licks. Many are never-before told, some are from exclusive interviews - including with elusive bassist Bill Wyman - and all are illustrated and told by the people who lived them. Half a century on, the Rolling Stones are still the greatest band working. And this is the book to commemorate their unparalleled achievement in rock music.

Product Description: On the fortieth anniversary of Woodstock, renowned author and new York city disc jockey Pete fornatale brings the iconic rock concert to vivid life through original interviews with roger daltry, Joan baez, david crosby, richie havens, Joe cocker, and dozens of headliners, organizers, and fans...read more

A critical study of the classic 1968 album Bookends by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel examines the seminal themes and lyrics of the album as captured in such hit singles as 'Mrs. Robinson,' 'Fakin' It,' and 'A Hazy Shade of Winter,' drawing on exclusive interviews with both musicians and examining the changing dynamics of the creative partnership.

Melfin, banished from Santa's workshop for causing a slowdown during the holiday rush, meets a snowman who turns him into Elfis, a rock icon who inspires other elves through his music and also saves Christmas.

A helpful and entertaining guide for poker enthusiasts includes a host of tips, techniques, tricks, and trivia, as well as lessons from some of the game's leading competitors, a list of five ways to cheat and to spot a cheater, quotations, players' good luck charms, tips on how to win at online poker, recipes for game night, and more. 35,000 first printing.

Offers a collection of rock lyrics as a foundation for more than one hundred healing and uplifting meditations

Traces the history of rock and roll music from the 1950's to the present day and discusses its changing styles and leading personalities.