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Nelson George's chronicle of Motown Records' rise and fall remains a classic account of an essential American music company and its dynamic founder, Berry Gordy Jr. Gordy's uncanny instinct for finding extraordinary talent - from performers and musicians to songwriters and producers - packed the label's roster with a who's who of historic artists and hitmakers.

Das Hörbuch zur Geschichte der Donots. April 1994: Fünf Schulfreunde spielen mit ihrer Band namens Donots in einem Ibbenbürener Jugendzentrum namens Scheune ihr erstes Konzert. Aus Langeweile, weil einem in der westfälischen Provinz kaum etwas anderes übrig bleibt, als eine Band zu gründen. Aus Leidenschaft für die Musik, weil Bad Religion, Nirvana oder The Clash ihnen vorgemacht haben, wie weit man es mit dreieinhalb Akkorden bringen kann. Und weil die Punkrock-Ideale, der politische und ethische Überbau sowie das Do-it-yourself-Credo in den Teenagern etwas entzünden, das nicht so leicht zu löschen ist.

It was a magical time enhanced by radio as well as the great live performances. Radio and music of the Big Band Era were made for each other, and the so-called Swing Years were a golden age of rhythm. It was not just music that made you want to dance. It was music that made you glow, music that made you want to sing, music that made you come alive, music for falling in love. And, despite the passage of time, it still is.

From Nelson George, supervising producer and writer of the hit Netflix series The Get Down, Hip Hop America is the definitive account of the society-altering collision between Black youth culture and the mass media.

Few rock bands were as successful as the Scorpions by the mid '80s - headlining arenas/stadiums worldwide. German Metal Machine: Scorpions in the '70s is the first-ever book to focus solely on this period of the band. Interviews include such former members as Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Francis Buchholz, and Herman Rarebell, longtime Scorpions producer Dieter Dierks, plus members of other bands that are major admirers,

Im Januar 2020 las Thees Uhlmann aus seinem Buch Die Toten Hosen im ausverkauften Düsseldorfer Savoy-Theater. Neben der gelesenen Liebeserklärung spielte Thees auch - quasi nebenbei - vier Songs der Hosen auf der Akustikgitarre. Dieser tolle Live-Mitschnitt der Lesung lässt einen mittendrin statt nur dabei sein.

As a pioneering rock journalist for Hit Parader, Vogue, Saturday Review, and other publications, Ellen Sander had a backstage pass to the hottest music scenes of the 1960s. In this feast of juicy anecdotes and keen social commentary, she draws upon her professional and personal experiences to chronicle pop culture's highs and lows during the turbulent decade. Join her for weird and wild road trips with companions ranging from Yippies to the members of Led Zeppelin.

From the beginning of time, music has been used to build community and empower people. Music is a strong force that has led movements; marched influential changemakers and innovators to rhythms that have shaped the world. In the 21st century, music continues to play a pivotal role in inspiring positive change and moving people to tackle some of the biggest social issues of our times.

I episode 6 af "Historien om Malurt" skal du høre om, da successen begynder at tærer på bandet, og om da forsanger Michael Falch beslutter sig for at langtidsparkere Malurt. Hvordan blev Malurt til et af 1980'ernes mest toneangivende danske rockbands? Fortællingen begynder i den sønderjyske by Tønder, hvor de to knægte Michael Falch og Christian Arendt møder hinanden. Det bliver de to, der sammen med guitaristen Peter Mors i 1977 i et øvelokale i Folkets Hus på Jagtvej 69 i København danner Malurt.

I episode 5 af "Historien om Malurt" skal du høre om, da Malurt for alvor bliver et af Danmarks største rockbands. Hvordan blev Malurt til et af 1980'ernes mest toneangivende danske rockbands? Fortællingen begynder i den sønderjyske by Tønder, hvor de to knægte Michael Falch og Christian Arendt møder hinanden. Det bliver de to, der sammen med guitaristen Peter Mors i 1977 i et øvelokale i Folkets Hus på Jagtvej 69 i København danner Malurt. I "Historien om Malurt" kan du høre de tidlige Malurt-medlemmer fortælle om rockscenen i København i 1980’erne.

I episode 4 af "Historien om Malurt" skal du høre om, hvordan Malurt så småt bliver et etableret undergrundsband, og om da de indspiller deres første plade Kold krig i det legendariske Sweet Silence studie på Christianshavn i København. Hvordan blev Malurt til et af 1980'ernes mest toneangivende danske rockbands? Fortællingen begynder i den sønderjyske by Tønder, hvor de to knægte Michael Falch og Christian Arendt møder hinanden. Det bliver de to, der sammen med guitaristen Peter Mors i 1977 i et øvelokale i Folkets Hus på Jagtvej 69 i København danner Malurt.

I episode 3 af "Historien om Malurt" skal du høre om, da Michael Falch og Christian Arendt begynder at drømme om at starte et rigtig band, og hvordan de finder en trommeslager ved at indrykke en annonce i Politiken. Hvordan blev Malurt til et af 1980'ernes mest toneangivende danske rockbands? Fortællingen begynder i den sønderjyske by Tønder, hvor de to knægte Michael Falch og Christian Arendt møder hinanden. Det bliver de to, der sammen med guitaristen Peter Mors i 1977 i et øvelokale i Folkets Hus på Jagtvej 69 i København danner Malurt.

I episode 2 af "Historien om Malurt" skal du høre om, da forsanger Michael Falch og guitarist Christian Arendt møder hinanden som små knægte i slutningen af 1970'erne i den lille sønderjyske by, Tønder. Hvordan blev Malurt til et af 1980'ernes mest toneangivende danske rockbands? Fortællingen begynder i den sønderjyske by Tønder, hvor de to knægte Michael Falch og Christian Arendt møder hinanden. Det bliver de to, der sammen med guitaristen Peter Mors i 1977 i et øvelokale i Folkets Hus på Jagtvej 69 i København danner Malurt.

I episode 1 af "Historien om Malurt" skal du høre om, da fem tidligere medlemmer i Malurt beslutter sig for at tage på gendannelsesturné i 2020. Hvordan blev Malurt til et af 1980’ernes mest toneangivende danske rockbands? Fortællingen begynder i den sønderjyske by Tønder, hvor de to knægte Michael Falch og Christian Arendt møder hinanden. Det bliver de to, der sammen med guitaristen Peter Mors i 1977 i et øvelokale i Folkets Hus på Jagtvej 69 i København danner Malurt.

Hvordan blev Malurt til et af 1980'ernes mest toneangivende danske rockbands? Fortællingen begynder i den sønderjyske by Tønder, hvor de to knægte Michael Falch og Christian Arendt møder hinanden. Det bliver de to, der sammen med guitaristen Peter Mors i 1977 i et øvelokale i Folkets Hus på Jagtvej 69 i København danner Malurt. I Historien om Malurt kan du høre de tidlige Malurt-medlemmer fortælle om rockscenen i København i 1980'erne.

Fun, bright, and playful, Power Pop is a sometimes adored, sometimes maligned, often misunderstood genre of music. From its heyday in the '70s and '80s to its resurgence in the '90s and '00s, Power Pop has meant many things to many people. In Go Further, editors Paul Myers and S. W. Lauden have a whole new crop of writers going deep on what certain Power Pop bands and songs mean and have meant to them. Whether they love or hate it, Go Further is a dive into the Beatles-inspired pop rock of the last five decades.

Rock Stars on the Record is a collection of firsthand tales by artists of all ages, backgrounds, and musical influences, remembering the meaning behind the records that mattered most to them. From Laura Jane Grace to Ian MacKaye, Don McLean to Cherie Currie, Alice Bag to Mac DeMarco, and many more, best-selling author Eric Spitznagel talks to rock stars across the sonic spectrum about the albums that changed them in ways only music can change someone.

All They Will Call You is the harrowing account of "the worst airplane disaster in California's history", which claimed the lives of 32 passengers, including 28 Mexican citizens - farmworkers who were being deported by the US government. Outraged that media reports omitted only the names of the Mexican passengers, American folk icon Woody Guthrie penned a poem that went on to become one of the most important protest songs of the 20th century.

The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd helped usher in a new kind of southern music from Jacksonville, Florida. Together, they and fellow bands like Blackfoot, 38 Special, and Molly Hatchet would reset the course of '70s rock. Yet Jacksonville seemed an unlikely hotbed for a new musical movement. Michael FitzGerald blends eyewitness detail with in-depth history to tell the story of how the River City bred this generation of legendary musicians.

Frances Fyfield and Clemency Burton Hill explore the tales and tribulations revealed in the hand-written music of artists including Bach, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Mozart, Handel, Stravinsky, Schubert, Rachmaninov and Chopin. Joined by world-leading musicians and musical experts, they investigate the stories behind the manuscripts for famous songs like 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring', and some of the best known operas and shows of all time including The Barber of Seville, The Pirates of Penzance and Madame Butterfly.