This book of "just" album covers is put together so brilliantly, it seems to actually have a plot. As Ochs goes through his collection of covers, (some obscure, some not) they tell the story of Rock and Roll from the 50's, forward. His groupings of related covers accurately describe the many stages, styles, and trends that Rock music has gone through. You can pick it up and browse through it, but it really is better to go page by page. This is a work of love. Ochs (for all his success with his Archives) really gets it.

Read it for nostalgia or read it for enlightenment. A collection of major articles published in Rolling Stone between 1965 and 1987. Several are interviews, including Keith Moon, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Sting, Bob Dylan, and Jack Nicholson. Then there are the "following the celebrity around for a day" pieces, and the political and social commentary, including that of Hunter S. Thompson. It's just a survey of Rolling Stone-ness for 20 years. Excellent journalism, and that goes for the substantial collection of photos here too.

I'm a freelance music journalist who does a lot of writing about women in rock. This book scores very highly with me based on range, subject, and knowledge of the individuals covered.

The author divides the book into a section devoted to the 50 women who have defined rock and roll, with a short essay on each, and a recommended discography. I like the selection much better than some books (including the truly disappointing Rolling Stone Book of Women in Rock). He doesn't include ALL the artists I consider essential, but that's a personal matter. I think he did a very good job, with a range from the obvious choices like Joan Jett and Tina Turner to more obscure but important artists like Lita Ford and Suzi Quatro.

He includes several appendixes with info on all-girl bands, all-girl groups (singers as opposed to instrumentalists) and spotlights on frontwomen of renown, ranging from superstars like Stevie Nicks to the cult heroines like Christina Amphlett and Doro Pesch.

This is a book to give people who don't know much about the subject, or to throw at people who say "women can't rock."

It's not a historical survey (though the author recommends several books, including the one I think of as the definitive volume, Gillian G. Gaar's "She's a Rebel"), but it's a very good basic reference volume.

KW

I read this book to my child and it's excellent! Actually i know it's only for children but i enjoyed reading it too! It was absolutely lovely! i really recommend this book to others. It was recommended to me by my good friend, Liz. She is also lovely. But this book shows children the aspects of homes and sharing and should not be selfish. This is important for everyone to learn, and the sooner the better. So read this book!

The book is simply excellent

With black and white photos of everyone from Chubby Checker and Roy Orbison to the Young Rascals and the Animals to Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells, this covers the whole gamut of 60s stars who reached # 1 on the pop charts.

A neat little collectible - had mine for years and have watched it appreciate as well as bring back memories of the great performances I saw, both on TV on the Ed Sullivan show and in the flesh all that time back. A good book to own and keep.

Alright! Nothing else which claims to be a Renzor Biographycan even come close to this! In addition to the concert photo's andthe bizzare scribblings of Renzor himself, there is a 1 hour interviewCD where to put it bluntly, Trent lays bare his soul, in a way that only the dark master could be combing his dark genuis, rage, and intellect into a smouldering cauldron of death and despair. A must buy for any NIN fan and even if you aren't buy this, and you will be converted! Peace.

A nice biography on Aaron Carter that tells you his life story. Easy to read, had pictures, and was truthful. It was pretty good. I would recommend it to a new Aaron Carter fan or someone who dosn't know much about him. If you're a big Aaron Carter fan, read the book his mom wrote

A must-read for all ABBA fans! The update done just after Benny & Frida's wedding adds a lot more to the whole story. ie: Frida meeting her father for the first time, Benny & Frida getting married after all those years, etc. It's a great book to give you an insight on the group. Unfortunately, most of the points are well-known to fanatics such as myself, but it makes for a great read. Harry Edgington managed to capture the essence of my group and make me feel like I've known them forever. If you can get it, do! You won't regret it!

From the opening pages to the very end, this book is loaded with information. From the early years, up until the year it was published(1992)it has everything. Lots of stories, bio's, and pix. A must for the true ac/dc fan. Definitely add to your library.