New Releases by Chris Welch

The City of Philadelphia was founded in the late 1600''s. From that time to the present, African Americans have significantly contributed to the rich history of the city. The ABC''s of African Americans Philadelphia acquaints us with some of the people who helped make the city one of the most well known icons of the United States.

Sell-out tours in packed stadiums, records going platinum on pre-orders alone, three-hour long concerts night after night, girls, booze, drugs...Led Zeppelin did it all. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John "Bonzo" Bonham created a unique sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock. Treasures of Led Zeppelin tells the story of these amazingly talented musicians as they played their way to rock ''n'' roll glory. The facsimile memorabilia-including ticket stubs, programs, and posters-puts musical history right in your hands.

An unforgettable history of the ''fifth'' member of Led Zeppelin and the toughest rock manager of them all. Chris Welch separates fact from myth and uncovers his complete story from childhood in war torn London, to becoming a bouncer, doorman and wrestler and helping turn Zep into rock''s biggest attraction of the 70s.

Yes have now been on the rock circuit for an incredible 34 years. Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford are just some of the star players who helped to make the band one of the greatest-ever names in classic rock. Their turbulent story spans the early days of pub and club gigs, international supergroup status in the heyday of rock, and various line-ups since.Chris Welch''s definitive biography of Yes is once again updated to include the historic return of Rick Wakeman to the classic Yes line up during 2002 and their subsequent highly successful tour of America.

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A lavishly illustrated, in-depth analysis of the stories, events, and characters that inspired some of the popular hard rock band''s songs includes coverage of such titles as "House of the Holy," "Stairway to Heaven," and "Kasmir." Reprint.

Since the 1960s there have been masses of one hit wonders. From romantic ballads, through punk anthems and comic songs, this book looks at some of the key artists who found their three minutes of fame, never to be repeated. What did they look like then? Where are they now? All this and more will be revealed within.

Viv Stanshall was one of pop music''s true eccentrics. During the 60s he was the frontman of Britain''s funniest and most surreal musical outfit - The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. After they broke up, Stanshall''s solo career included projects such as Rawlinson End, Tubular Bells (on which he was guest narrator), and songwriting with Steve Winwood. Stanshall''s was a life of extremes. The highs were his renowned pranks with The Who''s Keith Moon, whilst the lows saw him prone to schizophrenic depression, drug addiction and alcoholism which led to his being accused of attempting to murder his wife and his final sad demise in a house fire.

Musical chameleon David Bowie has had a more varied and influential career than any other single performer in rock. He was a young balladeer performing as Davy Jones in the late ''60s and Ziggy Stardust in the glam rock era of the ''70s. He switched gears again with Young Americans, and then reached multiplatinum success with Let''s Dance in the ''80s. David Bowie: We Could Be Heroes is a song-by-song analysis of every song Bowie has written and recorded, full of behind-the-scenes stories and quotes from those who have worked with him. Chris Welch has interviewed those who most influenced Bowie, such as Iggy Pop, Lou Reed and Tony De Fries, as well as those who provided the inspiration for his music and lyrics.

This biography traces Gabriel''s early years, from his days as a singer in Genesis, to his departure and emergence as a solo artist in the mid 1970s. It also features chapters on his work with Third World musicians and his association with Womad.

A consumer''s critical guide to the music of Aerosmith, detailing every recorded song. Part of a series, the book is specially designed to sit alongside a CD collection.

Mini-biografie van de Jamaicaanse reggaezanger Bob Marley (1945-1981).

These definitive guides to the music of history''s hottest bands examine every recorded song in each artist''s catalog from the start to the end of their careers. All books have 8-page color photo sections and are shaped like a CD box, designed to fit alongside your CD collection.

His ''80s comeback with Back in the High Life proves that Steve Winwood is hotter than ever. Here is the only authorized biography that reveals the complex artist behind the superstar and chronicles the radical ups and downs of his career. 16-page photo insert.