rock musicians

Chronicles the troubled, creative life of rock singer-songwriter Kurt Cobain, who rose to fame in the early 1990s as the lead singer of Nirvana and shot himself in 1994, and describes the aftermath of his death for his wife, daughter, parents, friends, and fans.

Eric Clapton reflects on his life and career, discussing his rise to fame, family, the death of his son, marriage to Patti Boyd, work with various musicians, and more.

Presents a comprehensive biography of the Beatles from their early days in Liverpool to their success as the entertainment industry's most celebrated rock groups and describes their later struggles to break away from their former image and the deaths of both John Lennon and George Harrison.

Photographs and text celebrate the life of John Lennon, tracing his rise to fame with the Beatles, exploring how he influenced popular culture, and discussing how his death impacted the world.

Presents the life of John Lennon, from his early years through the rise and breakup of the Beatles to his final days in New York.

Presents an overview of the rise and demise of the popular British rock band, the Beatles, and features reprints of fourteen articles that discuss the origins of the group, their climb to success, musical innovations, disunion, and legacy.

Traces the history of heavy metal music over the course of thirty years from the rise of Black Sabbath into the twenty-first century, based on interviews with over one hundred bands including Metallica, Slayer, and W.A.S.P. and including a time line, photographs, and a list of twenty-five heavy metal classics.

Contains over six hundred photographs that document the life and career of performer Elvis Presley, from his childhood in Mississippi to his death in Memphis, Tennessee.

Examines the short life and career of the innovative guitarist who died in 1970.

A brief biography of the legendary "Doors" singer known for his fast-paced and excessive lifestyle.