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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
Bermondsey Boy Bermondsey Boy Tommy Steele Thirties Bermondsey was a thriving place, and it was in this bustling London borough that Thomas Hicks was born. Later, this Bermondsey boy would become known as Tommy Steele... In this engaging memo… OL15172722W
Bermondsey boy Bermondsey boy Tommy Steele Surrounded by docks and sitting on the Thames in south-east London, 1930s Bermondsey was a thriving place. And it was here that Thomas Hicks was born. It wasn't until much later that this Bermondsey … OL18659335W
Rod Rod Rod Stewart A personal portrait by the legendary singer recounts his life on and off the stage, from his humble British roots and his riotous years on tour with The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces to his three mar… OL19956711W
Adele Adele Sarah-Louise James Chronicles the life and career of the British singer, including her childhood, her early music, and her rise to international stardom. OL19960673W
British pop invasion British pop invasion Alan Whiticker A photographic record of the era using hundreds of rare Daily Mirror images, many of them unpublished or locked away for decades. OL20007113W
Unfaithful music & disappearing ink Unfaithful music & disappearing ink Elvis Costello Born Declan Patrick MacManus, Elvis Costello was raised in London and Liverpool, grandson of a trumpet player on the White Star Line and son of a jazz musician who became a successful radio dance ban… OL20008570W
Naked at the Albert Hall Naked at the Albert Hall Tracey Thorn "Part memoir, part wide-ranging exploration of the art, mechanics and spellbinding power of singing, Naked at the Albert Hall offers a unique, witty and sharply observed insider's perspective on the … OL20017094W
Ray Davies Ray Davies Johnny Rogan "Ray Davies, legendary frontman of The Kinks, is one of the all-time greatest rock 'n' roll musicians - and also one of its most troubled and enigmatic. In the summer of 1964, aged twenty, Ray Davies… OL20034944W
Adele Adele Sean Smith Bestselling biographer Sean Smith talks to those close to Adele as he follows her astonishing journey to fame that began on the gritty streets of Tottenham. Through compelling new research and interv… OL20828575W
No regrets No regrets Coleen Nolan "No Regrets is Coleen Nolan's gripping new memoir about love and heartbreak. As a member of the Nolan sisters, Coleen Nolan was born into the spotlight and has stayed there ever since. She has now be… OL20865474W
Tulisa Tulisa Sean Smith Tulisa Contostavlos is the most remarkable new star in the country today. She was an eleven-year-old schoolgirl when her Uncle Byron offered her 20 to be the singer in a new band with son Dappy and h… OL20946476W
Robbie Robbie Sean Smith Despite his celebrity profile, the real Robert Peter Williams has remained an enigma. Using exhaustive research and exclusive interviews, the author examines the many stages in Robbie's life and care… OL20982883W
Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse Chas Newkey-Burden Son incroyable voix soul-jazz et son caractère de diva ont fait d'Amy Winehouse une star internationale. Découverte en 2003 avec son premier album Franck, le destin de la chanteuse s'emballe en 2006,… OL21036816W
That close That close Suggs "Suggs is one of pop music's most enduring and likeable figures. Written with the assured style and wit of a natural raconteur, this hugely entertaining and insightful autobiography takes you from hi… OL21180495W
Finding my voice Finding my voice Russell Watson Russell Watson is an international superstar with a real story to tell. Known as 'The Voice' due to his incredible yet untrained singing talent, his is an inspirational working class rags to riches t… OL22072386W
Forever and a day Forever and a day JLS (Musical group) Since forming in 2007, JLS have achieved everything they'd hoped for and more. From 4 smash-hit albums and 5 number 1 singles, to Brit and MOBO awards and sell-out tours, Ortisé, Marvin, JB, and Asto… OL22072534W
Blas y Bryniau Blas y Bryniau Dafydd Edwards When we hear Dafydd Edwards singing, there's no need to ask who it is. He has a very unique voice, and his ability and Welshness went with him all over the world. Here we have it all, Dafydd the sing… OL24179829W
Atgofion Drwy Ganeuon Atgofion Drwy Ganeuon Linda Griffiths 128 pages : 20 cm OL25709631W