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Beatles Beatles Mike Venezia Tells the story of the world's most celebrated and influential rock group. OL106275W
Born to run Born to run Dave Marsh A biography highlighting the career of the well-known rock musician. OL11330924W
Heavy metal Islam Heavy metal Islam Mark LeVine "We play heavy metal because our lives are heavy metal."--Reda Zine, one of the founders of the Moroccan heavy-metal scene"Music is the weapon of the future."--Fela KutiAn eighteen-year-old Moroccan … OL12376852W
Bad vibes Bad vibes Luke Haines A blackly comic memoir from inside the British music scene in the 90s, by singer songwriter and Auteurs front man Luke Haines First, you fail. After four years of gigs no-one attends, songs no-one he… OL13816549W
The Road to Woodstock The Road to Woodstock Michael Lang August 15, 1969. Richie Havens, the first act of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, takes the stage and welcomes a crowd of several hundred thousand to the green fields of Max Yasgur's farm—which is q… OL14956551W
Rock in retrospect-- the 1980's Rock in retrospect-- the 1980's Stuart A. Kallen Discusses the trends and stars of rock music in the 1980s, including Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson. OL15042155W
Twist and shout Twist and shout Judy Katschke Mary-Kate and Ashley attend an all-girls Rock 'n' Roll camp in Pennsylvania to learn all about putting together a rock band. OL15130192W
Bon Jovi Encyclopaedia Bon Jovi Encyclopaedia Neil Daniels The ultimate reference to one of rock's most popular bands, this comprehensive reference documents more than a quarter century of Bon Jovi's A-to-Z history, including entries on every recording and b… OL15172369W
Bob Geldof, the man behind Live Aid Bob Geldof, the man behind Live Aid Nathan Aaseng Describes the early life, career, and charity work of the Irish singer-songwriter, whose musical achievements went relatively unrecognized until he organized the Live Aid project to raise money for f… OL15216083W
U2 U2 Matt McGee A chronology of U2 from 1950-2007. OL15437547W
The history of rock and roll The history of rock and roll Stuart A. Kallen Explores the history of rock and roll music, from blues and pop to acid rock and rap, and profiles several performers who made a significant contributions to the industry, including Elvis Presley, th… OL15704140W
The Bee Gees The Bee Gees Craig Schumacher A career biography of a rock group of three English brothers who after years of best-selling albums became wildly popular with their soundtrack of "Saturday Night Fever." OL15834756W
Luna-C Luna-C Jutta Goetze The lives of two friends who dream of stardom change forever when a rock band arrives to perform in their small town. Suggested level: senior secondary. OL15838061W
The songs he didn't write The songs he didn't write Derek Barker Listed alphabetically by title and documented in depth, every song Bob Dylan "has covered in concert, in session and on record -- more than 500 in all -- revealing both the song's origins and how Dyl… OL15868079W
The secret life of Ms. Finkleman The secret life of Ms. Finkleman Ben H. Winters Spurred by a special project from her social studies teacher, seventh-grader Bethesda Fielding uncovers the secret identity of her music teacher, which leads to a most unusual concert performance and… OL15883099W
Fire and Rain Fire and Rain David Browne January 1970: the Beatles assemble one more time to put the finishing touches on Let It Be; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young are wrapping up Déjà Vu; Simon and Garfunkel are unveiling Bridge Over Trouble… OL16021851W
Booking a first gig Booking a first gig A. R. Schaefer Describes the steps bands take to book a first gig, including making contacts, finding locations for first gigs, and tips for making gigs successful. OL16051835W
Welcome to Weebalot Welcome to Weebalot Hasbro, Inc "What's the perfect present for a princess? Find out in this funny board book that combines story time and playtime"--Cover back. OL16058918W
Hanson forever Hanson forever Jan Gabriel "Here are the behind-the-scenes stories, up close and personal. Here are all your questions answered, all the rumors resolved, an 'information overload,' all-you-want-to-know Hanson companion." OL16455857W
Who Were the Beatles? (Who Was/Is...?) Who Were the Beatles? (Who Was/Is...?) Geoff Edgers,Jeremy Tugeau Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole store? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in thi… OL1661969W
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