Queen
The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock
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2009
Voyageur Press (Verlag)
978-0-7603-3719-6 (ISBN)
Voyageur Press (Verlag)
978-0-7603-3719-6 (ISBN)
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From running a market stall in Notting Hill, Freddie Mercury put together a band that became a legend - Queen. Nearly twenty years after the death of flamboyant front man Mercury, Queen remain what they were - the archetypal, larger-than-life rock band, enthroned as music royalty for ever. This book offers a visual tribute to them.
They were renowned for stunning live performances, envied for rumors of their rock n roll excess, and beloved for their music, occasionally anthemic and always virtuosic. Nearly twenty years after the death of their engaging and supremely talented front man, Queen remains the archetypal larger-than-life rock band, comfortably enthroned among rock royalty. Now, to celebrate the majesty of Queens contributions to rock, heres the first-ever complete illustrated history of the band.With glorious concert and candid off-stage photography from throughout the bands career, as well as concert posters, backstage passes, LPs and singles, and other memorabilia from throughout the world, this is the ultimate visual tribute to Queen. More than 500 photos and artifacts are accompanied by contributions from some of todays top rock journalists from Europe and North America. In addition to a chronological history of the band, there are reviews of all studio albums, notable excerpts from period publications, complete year-by-year tour dates, and a discography, as well as reflections on the band and their music from many of rocks top performers past and present, including Slash, Tommy Lee, and Billy Squier.Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon combined a dizzying array of influences and genres in creating what would become one of the most compelling catalogs and lasting legacies in rock. Here is the book that dares to match that bombast.
They were renowned for stunning live performances, envied for rumors of their rock n roll excess, and beloved for their music, occasionally anthemic and always virtuosic. Nearly twenty years after the death of their engaging and supremely talented front man, Queen remains the archetypal larger-than-life rock band, comfortably enthroned among rock royalty. Now, to celebrate the majesty of Queens contributions to rock, heres the first-ever complete illustrated history of the band.With glorious concert and candid off-stage photography from throughout the bands career, as well as concert posters, backstage passes, LPs and singles, and other memorabilia from throughout the world, this is the ultimate visual tribute to Queen. More than 500 photos and artifacts are accompanied by contributions from some of todays top rock journalists from Europe and North America. In addition to a chronological history of the band, there are reviews of all studio albums, notable excerpts from period publications, complete year-by-year tour dates, and a discography, as well as reflections on the band and their music from many of rocks top performers past and present, including Slash, Tommy Lee, and Billy Squier.Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon combined a dizzying array of influences and genres in creating what would become one of the most compelling catalogs and lasting legacies in rock. Here is the book that dares to match that bombast.
London-based journalist Phil Sutcliffe has been writing about rock since 1974 and has interviewed greats such as Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, and Queen. Phil is also the author of Voyageur Press' AC/DC: High-Voltage Rock 'n' Roll: The Ultimate Illustrated History.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 22.10.2009 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 277 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Musikgeschichte | |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Pop / Rock | |
| Schlagworte | Englisch; Biografien/Erinnerungen • Musiker Rock/Pop/Jazz (Biografien/Erinnerungen); Queen • Queen (Pop-Gruppe) • Rockmusik; Bildband |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7603-3719-5 / 0760337195 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7603-3719-6 / 9780760337196 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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