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The legendary guitarist recounts the story of his life and his career, recalling his work with the Yardbirds, Cream, and as a solo artist; years of drug and alcohol abuse; failed marriage to Patti Boyd; and the accidental death of his young son.

The lead singer of the Runaways discusses her life with the band; her struggles with drugs, sexual abuse, and violence; what it was like to be a teenage girl in the media spotlight; and the factors that led to the end of the band.

A self-portrait by the controversial music artist shares his private thoughts on everything from his inner struggles to his relationship with his daughter, in an account complemented by drawings, hand-written lyrics, and previously unseen photographs.

Hagar, one of rock music’s most successful and notorious singers, tells the story of his life in music—from his raucous solo career to his decade-long journey as lead singer for Van Halen and everything in between.

A superb rock journalist and biographer delves into the life of one of the most revered and critically acclaimed singer-songwriters alive today, making sense of the life and career of the beloved icon, from the beginning of his career on the margins of the 1970s Los Angeles rock scene to his place among such greats as Bob Dylan and Neil Young.

A re-release of the popular autobiography of the King of Pop features a new introduction and afterword, in a book where the author discusses his fame, his first love, his plastic surgery and his exceptional career and the often bizarre rumors that surrounded it, and augments these reflections with rare personal photos.

The controversial hip-hop artist presents the story of his life and career through lyrics, images, and a personal narrative that also offers insight into his creative process.

An incisive, thoroughly illustrated chronicle of the career of Mötley Crüe, one of rock music’s most provocative and notorious bands, provides an insider’s view of rock stardom, capturing the rebellion, sex, insanity, drug abuse, and rollicking fun of it all.

Explores the singer’s career and personal life, revealing the defining moments of his early childhood, his experiences as a young star, and his reflections on accepting his sexuality in the face of fame.

Three hundred color and black-and-white photographs enliven an insider’s history of the rock group, chronicling the evolution of Pink Floyd through its entire forty-year history, from its earliest origins in the 1960s to the present day.

A chronicle of the enigmatic performer reveals his lonely childhood, struggle with epilepsy, role as a father to a child with cerebral palsy, efforts as an awareness advocate, and achievements as a musician and band member.

The Black Sabbath front man and reality TV star discusses his working class upbringing, his decision to quit a factory job for a life in music, his alcohol and substance excesses, his brushes with death and STDs, and the surreal experience of becoming a grandfather.

The lead guitarist for The Rolling Stones recounts his life, from a youth obsessed with Chuck Berry to the formation of the Stones and their subsequent stardom, and discusses his problems with drugs, the death of Brian Jones, and his relationship with Mick Jagger.

An unauthorized biography by the writer whose rave review of Bob Dylan almost twenty-five years ago is generally regarded as the piece that launched Dylan’s successful career. This new edition restores significant parts of Shelton’s original manuscript and also includes key images of Dylan throughout his incredible, enduring career.

Part photo collection and part journal, the best-selling author of The Heroin Diaries, a member of Mötley Crüe and a photographer in his own right offers a unique photo memoir of his rock ‘n’ roll life.

A no-holds-barred memoir by the Guns N’ Roses guitarist documents his childhood as a biracial son of divorced artist parents; his relationships with such figures as David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, and Seymour Cassel; and his observations about the 1980s music scene.

An artist and musician recounts her romance, lifetime friendship and shared love of art with Robert Mapplethorpe, in an illustrated memoir that includes a colorful cast of characters, including Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, William Burroughs and more.

The singer and actor best known for his 80s song “Jessie’s Girl” and his role on General Hospital dishes on the ups and downs of his career, including his battle with depression and thoughts of suicide, in a book with full-color photos.

The frontman of the classic rock band Aerosmith and recent American Idol judge tells his story, including his rise to rock stardom in the 70s, the band’s drop in popularity, and their comeback in the late 80s and 90s.

Presents the lives and careers of the musicians of Led Zeppelin, discussing their early struggles, their rise to international fame, and the impact of addiction, infighting, and the tragic early death of drummer John Bonham on the band.