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Fats Domino

"Antoine 'Fats' Domino, Jr., the grandson of Creole slaves, was born in the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans. While making ends meet as an iceman's assistant, Fats fell in love with music, adding his own unique style of singing and piano playing. Many would call his first song, 'The Fat Man,' the first rock-and-roll record. In post-World War II America, the music of Fats Domino would become wildly popular. His music crossed racial lines at a time when African Americans were fighting for civil rights. His songs would also influence a generation of musicians, including the Beatles. Late in his lifetime, he would face down one of his greatest challenges, a hurricane named Katrina. Fats, like New Orleans, would recover, bringing his legendary music to the world once more"--Back cover.
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Rebel yell

an oral history of southern rock
2014
Discusses the history of Southern rock music and the people who started the trend, including The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, and more.
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Bob Dylan

singer, songwriter, and music icon
Profiles Bob Dylan, a singer and songwriter for over forty years who is known for such songs as "Blowin' in the Wind," "Just like a Woman," and "Things Have Changed," the Academy Award winning song from the film, "Wonder Boys.".
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El fabuloso mundo del rock

A collection of facts and anecdotes about key figures and bands in the history of rock music, such as Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Elvis, Madonna, and others.
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The Jonas Brothers

Chronicles the lives and careers of the Jonas Brothers, discussing their family, rise to fame, charitable giving, and musical style.
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Pink

A biography of American singer Pink that covers her childhood, the struggles she has faced, her music, her relationship with motocross champion Carey Hart, and her commitment to various social and political issues.
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Bono

Offers a brief overview of the life of rock star Bono, focusing on his humanitarian work, which he combines with his passion for music to change the way people view the world and raise awareness of poverty, AIDS, and social justice.
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The long hard road out of hell

Chronicles the life of controversial rock star Marilyn Manson and discusses his childhood, the time he spent in jail, his musical career, society's reaction to his music, and other related topics.
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Baby's in black

Astrid Kirchherr, Stuart Sutcliffe, and the Beatles
A graphic novel account of the Beatles' early days in Germany, where they met Astrid Kirchherr, a photographer who made a lasting impression on the young Englishmen and their musical career, especially Stuart Sutcliffe, the famous "Fifth Beatle, " with whom she fell in love.
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One Direction

An introduction to the lives and work of the members of the English singing group, One Direction.
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