The Times Lives Behind the Music

Era-Defining Obituaries of Rock and Pop Music Icons

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Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from <em>The Times</em>.<p>From the <strong>rock'n'roll pioneers</strong> of the 1950s to the <strong>pop superstars</strong> of the 21st century - as well as lesser-known, <strong>boundary-pushing innovators</strong> with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as:</p><ul><li><strong>Chuck Berry</strong>, founding father of rock'n'roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from trouble</li><li><strong>Christine McVie</strong>, reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album <em>Rumours</em> was one of the biggest-selling of all time</li><li><strong>Jimi Hendrix</strong>, American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before</li><li><strong>Amy Winehouse</strong>, singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandal</li><li><strong>Freddie Mercury</strong>, flamboyant singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist for the rock band Queen</li><li><strong>Elvis Presley</strong>, singer known as "The King" and remembered as one of the earliest and greatest exponents of rock'n' roll music</li><li><strong>Nina Simone</strong>, tempestuous soul singer, who enjoyed a 50-year career, but left America because of racism</li><li><strong>David Bowie</strong>, rock superstar who had a profound impact on popular music and culture during 50 years of continuous artistic innovation</li><li><strong>Dusty Springfield</strong>, shy, soulful, smoky-voiced singer whose songs and beehive hair became enduring symbols of Swinging London</li><li><strong>Shane MacGowan</strong>, hard-drinking frontman of Celtic punk band the Pogues who was hailed for his raw talent and masterful songwriting</li></ul><p><strong>Era-defining obituaries</

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EAN

9780008752958

Sprache

Englisch

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Taschenbuch

Maße

198 x 127 x 36 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

HarperCollins UK