Archive for the ‘Books’ Category
Keith Richards autobiography on the way
Written by admin on May 14, 2010 – 7:38 pm -| The autobiography of the Rolling Stones guitar legend Keith Richard will be out in October.
The guitarist was given $5 million three years ago to write the autobiography. The question is, how much of the glory days does Keith actually remember? |
Tags: Exile on Main Street, Keith Richards, Keith Richards autobiography, The Rolling Stones
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Tales from a rock ‘n’ roll life – Robert Hilburn
Written by admin on February 16, 2010 – 11:19 am -| Thanks to likethebike of the FECC forum for his permission to post this review. |
| Stopped into Barnes and Noble tonight and noticed Robert Hilburn, the famous rock critic, had written a memoir, “Corn Flakes With John Lennon: and Other Tales from a Rock n’ Roll Life.” Being that I know Hilburn has written often and very well of Elvis in the past, I figured there would be some Elvis content. I was very surprised to find though that Elvis in spirit and flesh is a major player in the book. |
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Elvis 56 – Photo collection
Written by admin on November 26, 2009 – 2:29 am -Some of the most iconic and compelling photographs of Elvis Presley from the 1950s were taken by Alfred Wertheimer during 1956. Many of the best of these are now available in the book ‘Elvis 1956’.
Elvis had made his first record in 1954 and had built a solid following throughout 1955, but 1956 was the year he become a national star, making his first television appearance, his first movie and having his first of many million selling records. Wertheimer travelled with Elvis Presley throughout 1956, capturing both the public and private side of the young rock star, including legendary television and on stage appearances. Read more »
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