Rowman & Littlefield

In nine fascinating chronological chapters, music and literature critic Donald Brown analyzes Bob Dylan's recording career. Drawing on an array of published sources but mostly the recordings... — Choice More…

Hirsch insists that it is high time that we look at, listen to and talk "about the various aspects of Yankovic's art that merit serious attention," to move the reader to revisit Yankovic's music... — Washington Post More…

Warren Zevon (1947-2003) was one of the most innovative songwriters in recent popular music history, and Plasketes captures the full range of Zevon's skills in the first full-length biography... — Publishers Weekly More…

Though it covers just two years in Prince's life, Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions is, hands-down, the most exhaustive study of the most crucial period in Prince's career. It also... — Record Collector More…

Music journalist Kopp debuts with a succinct look at Pink Floyd's work from 1968 to 1973, focusing on the musical rather than the personal developments that led to the creation of The Dark Side... — Publishers Weekly More…

After fascinating and insightful looks at the songs of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, music writer Beviglia provides a strong look at the 100 finest songs of the Rolling Stones. Beviglia unearths... — Publishers Weekly More…

How did a Jewish kid from Queens end up on top of the musical pyramid? That's the question Bonca seeks to answer in his insightful portrait of Paul Simon, who, at 72, remains at the top of his... — Booklist More…

Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson first became known in 1970, when he was awarded the Country Music Award for his song 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down,' as sung by Johnny Cash. Hurd provides... — Publishers Weekly More…