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Although this books is aimed at young teenagers it will delight all ages with its mixture of funny and enlightening stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts about your favourite team. Augmented with a selection of sketches that depict some of the stories within.

A revised and expanded version of Popoff's previous Dublin To Jailbreak, based on the author's interviews with Eric Bell, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Gary Moore, Brian Robertson, Terry O'Neill and Ted Carroll; Nick Tauber and Ron Nevison; Nigel Grange, Frank Murray and Jim Fitzpatrick. Revealing Phil Lynott in all his dastardly guises.

Steve's candid tales about Genesis, and his personal relationships with the other four band members. A great insight into this major rock band. He also regales stories of his career since leaving Genesis and the many different journeys that it has taken him on. His flair for the creative, and a great deal of levity make this a riveting read.

Drawing on several thousand images this large format 240-page book is a treasure trove for Thin Lizzy devotees-crammed full of live, off-stage shots and memorabilia that portray the band's journey through the decades. Complimented with words by Lizzy biographer Martin Popoff. The perfect companion and a valuable addition to any fan's collection.

Nazareth's whole career documented by Martin Popoff and crammed full of live and off-stage shots and memorabilia that portray the band's journey through the decades. This is an updated version of Loud 'n' Proud: Fifty Years of Nazareth.

This book encapsulates the excitement of the ultimate Quo line-up in all its glory and will help bring back some of the excitement and memories that every Quo fan who witnessed the classic band will have. This is a beautiful memento of moments in Quo history that sadly are now truly over and done.

Embracing synth pop, an album with a darker edge to it. Commercially, a bold move but with memorable melodies & catchy rhythms, it paid off. All whilst making reference to psychologist Arthur Janov. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Tears For Fears' legacy today.

Popoff's detailed timeline takes us through more than fifty years of massive rock history from this much-loved band. This differs from previous Uriah Heep books through the inclusion of so many previously unpublished photos, along with rare memorabilia and artefacts that makes this an indispensable addition to the vast Uriah Heep catalogue.

From the Dio years, through the criminally under-rated Down to Earth album, the Joe Lynn Turner era, and a somewhat forgotten album with Doogie White - all examined here, track by track, tale by trick. Brought bang up to date with the Ronnie Romero era live shows and new songs, following Blackmore's decision to rejuvenate Rainbow in 2016.

The most intensive analysis of Sabbath's first 8 albums ever attempted. Also touches upon torrid troubles with money, management, drugs tour tales, album cover stories & production tips 'n' tricks. All told, it's everything needed to send the reader back to the catalogue, headphones on, for a second listen of this landmark run of records.

Archive photos with rare memorabilia & narrative by Nettie Baker. Includes images of Jack, Ginger & Eric before the formation of Cream and a snapshot of life after Cream, the brief 1993 reunion and the full 2005 reunion in London & New York. Foreword by Tony Palmer. Includes a set of 4 prints: One of the band & one each of Baker, Clapton and Bruce.

Popoff blasts through all of the big events from `81 to `84, in this action-packed book that serves as concluding volume to Wheels of Steel: The Explosive Early Years of the NWOBHM. Packed with historical images and substantive text. The two together serve as a grand and exhaustive study of this momentous metal movement.

This beautifully presented book is a celebration of Black Sabbath in all its glory, spanning the decade from the release of the debut album in 1970 to Never Say Die! in 1978, containing many previously unpublished shots of the band in the USA and Europe.

A tale of opportunities missed, of a band ahead of the curve & from which both its classic era lead singers Guy Speranza & Rhett Forrester are now dead. As is Mark Reale, a quiet man who wanted to just play his heavy metal. A New York institution that is perhaps the shining example of the term, "honorary New Wave of British Heavy Metal" band.

With a large collection of photos by Alan Perry and memorabilia from the gigs plus narrative from Iron Maiden biographer Neil Daniels, this book is a wonderful celebration of Maiden's unforgettable appearances at the Reading Festivals of 1980, 1982 and 2005.

A detailed, chronological look at the Beach Boys recorded work from the '62 debut Surfin' Safari through to 2012's That's Why God Made the Radio, including B-sides and outtakes. Whether you are just starting out on your discovery of The Beach Boys or a longstanding fan, this detailed tome provides great insight into this most enduring band.

Popoff has undertaken the task of documenting virtually every record large and small from heavy metal's most fabled period (beginning essentially in `79 with a hard stop at 1983) providing catalogue information, mini reviews as only he can do, plus thumbnails of those wonderful 7" picture sleeves and LP covers.

This is first & foremost the story of the Montrose & Gamma records. But there's a darker turn with Ronnie's shocking suicide, before looking at his legacy by those who knew him best. It's a rough ride but there are enough lessons on creativity to satisfy those readers centred around the type of six-string mayhem cooked up by the hero of our story.

Timeline of milestones to the day, looks at the band's influences, tours, recording sessions, charts, singles, break-ups, personal stuff, trivia, mixed with lots of quotes, turning the book into a smorgasbord of facts including Rainbow, Whitesnake, Gillan, Paice Ashton Lord, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Outlaws and all the other associations.

As one of the world's leading tennis coaches responsible for transforming the career of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou's hugely motivational and inspirational story is a great example of trial over adversity.

The first book ever on this classic British rock band UFO takes you through the Schenker era in great detail; album-by-album, song by song along with touring anecdotes and of course, tales revolving around the wild and excessive behaviour that was very much a part of the band.

Fans from around the world share their memories celebrating what has made a-ha so popular for three decades. With other contributions from musical collaborators and journalists who have interviewed the band, this is a thorough study into the career of the three Norwegians, lavishly illustrated throughout with snapshots and personal band photos.

This unique book is based around the unpublished photos of Whitesnake in 1981 by Andy Phillips. These photos were taken on stage, off stage and backstage, during the German tour. The photos are complimented by a narrative and timeline by Jerry Bloom, including album and gig reviews that charts one of the most eventful years in Whitesnake's history.

The first and long overdue biography of the highly talented drum legend Cozy Powell. Author Laura Shenton MA LLCM DipRSL has a Masters degree in music and provides an insightful angle on Cozy Powell's abilities along with detailed research that presents Powell's career in all its glory.

Martin Popoff assembles a panel of interested interviewees in celebration of Ritchie Blackmore's legendary band Rainbow, one album at a time, every song considered - with Martin serving as pull-no-punches moderator and presenting the panel's arguments in easy-to-read Q&A format.

In this second part of Genesis on Record, Popoff's panel of progressive pronouncers are at your service. Indeed, Martin is confident that after you read what these guys have to say, you'll be scurrying back to the albums looking for any number of the hundreds of details celebrated in these Q&A chapters of yummy music talk.

Did Genesis represent the classic definition of a progressive rock band? Were they the most British? What is The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway about? Just some of the questions as Popoff and a crack team of analysts examine the early-days records. Each album is dissected track by track as well as album covers, production and lyrical narratives.

This Rock 'n' Roll Won't Last You Know! charts John Verity's journey, as he follows his dream of fame and fortune in a business guaranteed to break your heart. From humble beginnings in Bradford, John would soon be travelling the world, sharing the stage with his heroes, including Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, and Janis Joplin.

In the pantheon of rock history -How do you describe The Move - one of the greatest British bands to come out the 1960s beat boom? Pop, rock and mod soul influences. All in a unique dazzling fashion. This overdue book examines their event-filled career including their crowning and most damning moment: Being sued by Prime Minister Harold Wilson.