Nirvana unintentionally tore the music world asunder in 1991 with Smells like Teen Spirit. At the time MTV and the pop charts were dominated by vapid hair metal acts and Michael Jackson.Nirvana represented a much-needed return to punk-inspired rock. Two and half years after the release of Teen Spirit leader Kurt Cobain age 27 killed himself and the ride was over. But for fans the music and the spirit lives on.Here is the first-ever complete illustrated history of the band. Performance and off-stage photography handbills singles tickets gig posters and other memorabilia complement anarrative detailing the band's tumultuous history as well as album reviews a gear breakdown and more.The text is written by noted writers Charles R. Cross Gillian G. Gaar Bob Gendron Todd Martens Mark Yarm Jim DeRogatis Alan di Perna Greg Kot and Andrew Earles with stellar photography by Charles Peterson Kevin Estrada Jay Blakesberg Ed Sirrs Ian Tilton and Steve Double.
SKU: HL.201498
ISBN 9780760351789. UPC: 888680654016. 9.5x11.0x0.601 inches.
Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic comprised Nirvana, the band that unintentionally tore the music world asunder with the 1991 album Nevermind. The record that includes hits such as Smells like Teen Spirit, Come as You Are, and Lithium continues to rattle speakers with grunge that truly rocks. This book tells the fully illustrated story of the band that spoke for Generation X in the '90s. Here we are, a quarter century after Nirvana irrevocably changed rock and roll, and the band continues to make headlines and influence music lovers. A documentary about the band and Cobain's solo album Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings were released last year, demanding a closer look at one of rock and roll's geniuses. This book reveals the band's history with fresh eyes, telling the story of a group that instigated a return to punk-inspired rock. This updated edition of the first-ever complete illustrated history of Nirvana features the writing of a sparkling team of grunge-rock experts and word slingers. The book also includes performance and backstage photography, as well as handbills, singles, ticket stubs, gig posters, and other memorabilia that complement the narrative. You'll also find album reviews, gear breakdowns, and mini synopses of Cobain's fifty all-time favorite albums.
SKU: BT.MUSAM1005334
ISBN 9781780387109.
The updated 2nd Edition of the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook is now spiral bound for easy reading and page turns, while remaining the same compact size for jamming on the go. Established as the ultimate songbook available for beginners, the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook - 2nd Edition is the perfect complement for Justin Sandercoe’s revolutionary online lessons which are used by hundreds of thousands of people across the world. Now you can learn to play 100 classic songs as your playing develops through the course. The book includes: Complete lyrics and chords to 100 songs by artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, JohnnyCash, Simon & Garfunkel, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, Mumford & Sons, Kings of Leon, Nirvana and many more. There are 10 songs for each stage of the Beginner’s Course, building up from easy three-chord songs through to more advanced tunes. Tuition notes for each song by Justin advising you on strumming patterns and chord changes, with diagrams to illustrate all the chord shapes you need. Compact (17cm x 24.7cm) and now spiral bound for ultimate convenience.
