Discusses the life, career, and accomplishments of the veteran rock singer who has been performing since the late 1950s and is enjoying a revival in popularity.
An autobiography in which country music star Chely Wright discusses her upbringing, musical success, and struggle with expressing her sexuality in an open and honest way despite what she describes as long-standing notions about what a country artist is supposed to be like.
Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--and the journey of a generation
Weller, Sheila
2009
Presents biographies of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon and traces their experiences as they came to age in the 1960s, revealing how they each dared to break tradition and form a new identity through their musical careers. Features black-and-white photographs throughout.
High school sophomore and aspiring singer Love Bukowski moves to a Massachusetts boarding school where her father is the new principal and learns some valuable lessons about friendship.
Chronicles the life of Billy Joel, discussing his childhood in New York, years as a gang member, boxer, and working musician, career highs and lows, personal tragedies and struggles, and other related topics.
A photographic review of the life of Frank Sinatra, from his babyhood through his older years, with explanatory captions and quotations, and an introductory essay by Tony Bennett.