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Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world.

In Tearing Down the Orange Curtain, journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn explore the trajectory of punk and ska from their humble beginnings to their peak popularity years, where their cultural impact could be felt in music around the world. Delving deep into the personal and professional lives of bands like Social Distortion, The Adolescents, The Offspring, and their ska counterparts No Doubt, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Save Ferris, and more, this book gives listeners a deeper look into the very human stories of these musicians.

In 2019, Greta Morgan was on the rise. She had toured with Vampire Weekend, collaborated with Jenny Lewis, and garnered critical acclaim with her own musical projects. But in March 2020, after contracting COVID-19, she was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder with no known cure that left her unable to sing. Her once crystalline voice now reduced to a hush, she saw her career come to an abrupt standstill.

Matt Garstka: Polyrhythmic Prophet invites you behind the kit with one of today’s most adventurous drummers. Raised in a household steeped in fusion and classic rock, Matt absorbed complex grooves before he could even read music. From his first Ludwig kit in Westfield Massachusetts to the halls of Berklee College of Music, his journey is proof that curiosity and discipline can reshape what we think is possible on the drum set. Inside you’ll explore the rhythms that forged his style. Discover how gospel’s dynamic pulse met jazz’s conversational phrasing in his playing. Trace his ...

Step inside the kit with Aaron Spears and discover how “Pocket Meets Power” changed the game for drummers everywhere. From his Pentecostal roots in Washington D.C. where every beat was a spiritual language to sold-out arenas touring with superstars, Spears’s journey reads like a master class in groove, technique, and musical adaptability. You’ll trace his evolution through immersive church services where he learned to lead worship with nothing but pulse and presence. You’ll see how those early lessons in dynamics, poise, and listening powered his rise through the gospel chops ...

Is This What Really Happened? is a novel. But could it be true? It's the story of what might have happened if Elvis Presley hadn't died but had faked his own death and moved to Paris. Meticulously researched, the book (first published under the title "My Secret Years") describes how Elvis, exhausted and aware that superstardom was killing him, agrees to quit showbusiness and America to start a new life abroad. Colonel Tom Parker approves the scheme because he knows it will boost record sales. The whole affair is carefully planned by a friend Presley met in Paris when he was serving in the ...

Невероятная история жизни одного из самых успешных и известных отечественных искусствоведов и выставочных кураторов Зельфиры Трегуловой, рассказанная ею самой – история о том, как девочка из Риги, полюбившая искусство, стала специалистом по искусству ХХ века и директором Третьяковской галереи (с февраля 2015 по февраль 2023 года).

Gloria Swanson defined what it meant to be a movie star, but her unforgettable role in Sunset Boulevard overshadowed the true story of her life. Now Stephen Michael Shearer sets the record straight in the first in-depth biography of the film legend. Swanson was Hollywood's first successful glamour queen. Her stardom as an actress in the mid-1920s earned her millions of fans and millions of dollars.

Constance Frances Marie Ockelman (November 14, 1922-July 7, 1973), born in Brooklyn, NY, known professionally as Veronica Lake, was an American film, stage, and television actress. Lake was best known for her femme fatale roles in films noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, her peek-a-boo hairstyle, and films such as Sullivan's Travels (1941) and I Married a Witch (1942). The following audio recording is from a 1971 television interview.

Explore the mind and mastery of Vinnie Colaiuta—one of the most respected drummers in modern music history. From his early days in a Pennsylvania neighborhood to his breakthrough moment with Frank Zappa, and onward to iconic collaborations with Sting, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, and countless others, this definitive biography captures the depth, discipline, and creative fire that have made Vinnie the drummer’s drummer. Through exclusive insights into historic sessions, live performances, gear innovations, and the evolution of groove itself, this book reveals how one drummer reshaped ...

From sold-out tours and standing ovations to Uber shifts and sold houses, drummer Gordy Marshall knows what it means to face the silence. In The Resilient Musician, he shares the raw, often funny, and always honest story of what happens when life hits pause-and how topress play again. This is not just a memoir, it’s more a roadmap for anyone who’s ever been knocked sideways and wondered how to get back up. Whether you’re a musician, a dreamer, a reinvention artist, or just someone trying to find the beat again, Gordy’s story offers more than inspiration — it offers truth.

An incredible memoir full of true stories shared by Bob Belber, 31-year career General Manager of the 17,500-seat MVP Arena located in Albany, NY who spent countless hours backstage with many of the biggest touring concert artists and bands including the Rolling Stones, Michael Bublé, Willie Nelson, Rodney Dangerfield, Luther Vandross, the Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne and so many more. Bob also spent five years as the Director of Booking • US for SMG (the largest facility management company in the world at that time with nearly 300 arenas, stadiums and theaters under its management).

Va Pu Kale narrates funny incidents from his experiences in a very fruitful way.

En av Sveriges genom tiderna största artister. Men också en av de mest privata. Eva Dahlgren har befunnit sig i strålkastarskenet i fyrtio år. Hon har mottagit en lång rad priser, sålt miljoner album, streamats mer än 100 miljoner gånger och höjts till skyarna av publik och kritiker. Vem är hon? Hur ser hennes liv ut? Hennes uppväxt och bakgrund, hennes utveckling som musiker. Nu skriver hon sina memoarer.

En ung man som inte vet vad han ska bli, utföra eller uppföra sig, och mår dåligt och misslyckas gång på gång, skriver ner detta i väntan på vad som egentligen kommer att ske. Det är början på en mans liv, som sedan blev en av de mest uppburna inom sitt yrke. Skådespelarens. Boken handlar om hur man är som ofärdig, omogen, letande, sökande. På samma gång som den också utspelar sig under den så småningom mest uppburne yrkesmänniskans sista dygn i livet.

Francois van Coke span met die skryf van hierdie biografie saam met Annie Klopper om in sy eie stem die gebeure te vertel wat hom as mens en musikant gevorm het. Stories word vertel oor mylpale soos Fokofpolisiekar, Van Coke Kartel en “Toe vind ek jou”, asook oor wilde partytjies, vuisgevegte, dwelms, liefde, soberheid en pa-wees.

Marie Fredrikssons liv innehåller mycket dramatik. Från fattig uppväxt på ­skånska landsbygden till världs­karriär med Roxette. Och sedan katastrofen. Hjärntumören som gav henne en dödsdom. Märkt av sin sjukdom står hon åter­igen på scenen. I boken kommer Marie Fredriksson och hennes närmaste till tals. Det är en–berättelse om stor kärlek, om sorg, om makalös framgång och revansch mot alla odds–tack vare kärleken till livet.

Ett år. En man. Och en kvinna. Året är 1972. Mannen är den grekiske musikern och världsstjärnan Mikis Theodorakis, kvinnan är Arja Saijonmaa. Det är en tid präglad av ideologi, politisk musik och frihetskamp. Mikis lever i exil efter en svår bakgrund som politisk fånge i Grekland och brinner för musiken som ska befria människorna. I mötet med den grekiska manskulturen, starka personligheter och sina egna känslor för Mikis tar den unga Arja steget ut i det okända.

I Mark Levengoods nya samling blandas världsstjärnor som Meryl Streep och Dalai Lama med en sorglustig historia om Liv Ullmanns hund. Men här finns även vinteroptimisterna på livsfarliga skridskoisar, de inte helt ungdomliga turisterna på Göta Kanal och en ängslig telefonväckningsröst på ett hotell i Sverige. Samt förstås Marks kedjerökande mamma, hans svindlande långa morfar och det gistna hembiträdet som vilset vandrar genom livet på svullna fötter.

Marks mormor tyckte inte om erotik. Hon krävde av morfar att lampan skulle vara släckt. Och sen sprang hon och gömde sig. Gud så Marks morfar svor, där han jagade henne i mörkret. Trots att han varit med i båda världskrigen svor han på att en ryss i en vallgrav inte är något mot en mormor bakom en chiffonjé. Den 25 augusti utkommer Och jag läste att det var omöjligt att leva lycklig förutan dig. Där resonerar Mark Levengood kring ensamhet och samhörighet, hur vi som människor kan hitta fram till varandra bakom möbler eller andra hinder.