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UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF L.A. PUNK by Doe, John/ Desavia, Tom

PRICE: $26.99 - Hardcover ISBN: 9780306824081PUBLISHER: Da Capo PressAVAILABILITY: 04/26/2016

A co-founder of legendary band X presents a personal history of the L.A. punk scene. 20,000 fi rst printing. Illustrations.

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An intimate account of the life of the legendary country music artist and leader of The Outlaws, written by his eldest son, describes how the author toured at his father’s side with such legends as Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson while his father succumbed to debt and drug use. 50,000

fi rst printing.

PRICE: $27.00 - HardcoverISBN: 9780316390118PUBLISHER: Hachette Book Group UsaAVAILABILITY: 04/19/2016

WAYLON: TALES OF MY OUTLAW DADby Jennings, Terry/ Thomas, David (CON)/ Nelson, Willie (FRW)

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The fi rst tell-all autobiography from one of the world’s most infl uential and controversial punk bands provides stories of murder, suicide, addiction, counterfeiting, riots, terminal illness, the Yakuza and much more from life on the road. Illustrations. 12,500 fi rst printing.

PRICE: $22.99 - PaperbackISBN: 9780306824777

PUBLISHER: Da Capo PressAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

Stands out as the fi rst book exclusively dedicated to Davis’s watershed 1969 album, Bitches Brew. Victor Svorinich traces its incarnations and inspirations for ten-plus years before its release. Svorinich also reveals much of the legend of Miles Davis--his attitude and will, his grace under

pressure, his bands, his relationship to the masses, his business and personal etiquette, and his response to extraordinary social conditions seemingly aligned to bring him down.


PUBLISHER: Univ Press Of MississippiAVAILABILITY: 2/2/2016

Many American college towns have their own story to tell when it comes to their rock and roll roots, but Gainesville’s story is unique: dozens of resident musicians launched into national prominence, eight inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a steady stream of major acts rolling through on a regular basis. From

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to Stephen Stills and the Eagles’ Don Felder and Bernie Leadon, Gainesville cultivated some of the most celebrated musicians and songwriters of the time. Explore the individual stories of the musicians, businesses, and promoters that helped foster innovative, professional music in a small north Florida town.

PRICE: $19.95 - HardcoverISBN: 9780813062587

PUBLISHER: Univ Press Of FloridaAVAILABILITY: 4/12/2016

NOFX: THE HEPATITIS BATHTUB AND OTHER STORIES by Alulis, Jeff/ NOFX (COR)/ Armstrong, Billy Joe (FRW)

LISTEN TO THIS: MILES DAVIS AND BITCHES BREW by Svorinich, Victor

MUSIC EVERYWHERE: THE ROCK AND ROLL ROOTS OF A SOUTHERN TOWN by Jourard, Marty


An analysis of the stellar career of Barbra Streisand through a lens of her struggles against prejudice explores how she has transcended show business and embraced her Jewish heritage and other distinctive

qualities to render her successes a metaphor for outsiderness and marginalization.


PUBLISHER: Yale University PressAVAILABILITY: 04/26/2016

A portrait of the two-time Grammy® Award-winning singer and songwriter, who is a muse to some of the 20th-century’s most infl uential rock musicians, reveals the strength, resilience and inner and outer beauty--as well as her strong sense of heritage and devotion to her family--that

helped her survive and thrive the music world. 40,000 fi rst printing.


PUBLISHER: HarpercollinsAVAILABILITY: 04/05/2016

Traces how the author acted on a tip from a family member and embarked on a cultural journey in search of the man behind the legend of James Brown, discovering his rich musical legacy and the ongoing disputes surrounding his will as well as the complicated race, music and cultural factors

that shaped his story.


PUBLISHER: Spiegel & GrauAVAILABILITY: 04/05/2016

BARBRA STREISAND: REDEFINING BEAUTY, FEMININITY, AND POWER (JEWISH LIVES)by Gabler, Neal

DELTA LADY: A MEMOIRby Coolidge, Rita/ Walker, Michael

KILL ‘EM AND LEAVE: SEARCHING FOR JAMES BROWN AND THE AMERICAN SOUL by McBride, James


The fi rst tell-all autobiography from one of the world’s most infl uential and controversial punk bands provides stories of murder, suicide, addiction, counterfeiting, riots, terminal illness, the Yakuza and much more from life on the road. Illustrations. 12,500 fi rst printing.


PUBLISHER: Da Capo PressAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

Stands out as the fi rst book exclusively dedicated to Davis’s watershed 1969 album, Bitches Brew. Victor Svorinich traces its incarnations and inspirations for ten-plus years before its release. Svorinich also reveals much of the legend of Miles Davis--his attitude and will, his grace under

pressure, his bands, his relationship to the masses, his business and personal etiquette, and his response to extraordinary social conditions seemingly aligned to bring him down.


PUBLISHER: Univ Press Of MississippiAVAILABILITY: 2/2/2016

Many American college towns have their own story to tell when it comes to their rock and roll roots, but Gainesville’s story is unique: dozens of resident musicians launched into national prominence, eight inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a steady stream of major acts rolling through on a regular basis. From

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to Stephen Stills and the Eagles’ Don Felder and Bernie Leadon, Gainesville cultivated some of the most celebrated musicians and songwriters of the time. Explore the individual stories of the musicians, businesses, and promoters that helped foster innovative, professional music in a small north Florida town.


PUBLISHER: Univ Press Of FloridaAVAILABILITY: 4/12/2016

NOFX: THE HEPATITIS BATHTUB AND OTHER STORIES by Alulis, Jeff/ NOFX (COR)/ Armstrong, Billy Joe (FRW)

LISTEN TO THIS: MILES DAVIS AND BITCHES BREW by Svorinich, Victor

MUSIC EVERYWHERE: THE ROCK AND ROLL ROOTS OF A SOUTHERN TOWN by Jourard, Marty

An illustrated chronicle of The Rolling Stones’ formative early years documents their everything from their fi rst gigs to their fi rst taste of widespread popularity.


PUBLISHER: Antique Collectors (Smaller Imprints)AVAILABILITY: 04/07/2016

Describes how the British disc jockey’s infl uence helped launch the careers of countless musicians, including David Bowie, Jethro Tull and Joy Division by focusing on 300 live shows between 1967 and 2004 and discussing their cultural and social contexts.


PUBLISHER: Faber & FaberAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

The host and creator of NPR’s All Songs Considered asks well-known musicians to refl ect on the auditory moments that inspired them and changed their lives, including Trey Anastasio, Carrie Brownstein,

Colin Meloy, Jimmy Page and Dave Grohl. 75,000 fi rst printing.


PUBLISHER: William MorrowAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

BREAKING STONES: 1963-1965 A BAND ON THE BRINK OF SUPERSTARDOM by Morgan, Robin (EDT)/ O’Neill, Terry/ Mankowitz, Gered

GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD RIDDANCE: HOW THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF JOHN PEEL HELPED TO SHAPE MODERN LIFE by Cavanagh, David

YOUR SONG CHANGED MY LIFE: FROM JIMMY PAGE TO ST. VINCENT, SMOKEY ROBINSON TO HOZIER, THIRTY-FIVE BELOVED ARTISTS ON THEIR JOURNEY AND THE MUSIC THAT INSPIRED IT by Boilen, Bob


The author of Eat Dat and Fear Dat offers a charmingly irreverent guide to the thriving, world-famous music scene in New Orleans. Original. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Countryman Press AVAILABILITY: 04/18/2016

Chronicles Woory Guthrie’s 1941 effort to write 26 songs in 30 days about the benefi ts of cheap hydroelectric power, irrigation and the Grand Coulee Dam. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Sasquatch BooksAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

Paying tribute to the year that shaped the pop future of the century, an exploration into the social and cultural heart of the decade, drawing on archival primary sources, reveals a unique chemistry of ideas, substances, freedom of expression and dialogue that exploded in unparalleled creativity.



HEAR DAT NEW ORLEANS: A GUIDE TO THE RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE & LIVELY CURRENT SCENE by Murphy, Michael

26 SONGS IN 30 DAYS: WOODY GUTHRIE’S COLUMBIA RIVER SONGS AND THE PLANNED PROMISED LAND IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST by Vandy, Greg/ Person, Daniel

1966: THE YEAR THE DECADE EXPLODEDby Savage, Jon


An illustrated chronicle of The Rolling Stones’ formative early years documents their everything from their fi rst gigs to their fi rst taste of widespread popularity.


PUBLISHER: Antique Collectors (Smaller Imprints)AVAILABILITY: 04/07/2016

Describes how the British disc jockey’s infl uence helped launch the careers of countless musicians, including David Bowie, Jethro Tull and Joy Division by focusing on 300 live shows between 1967 and 2004 and discussing their cultural and social contexts.



The host and creator of NPR’s All Songs Considered asks well-known musicians to refl ect on the auditory moments that inspired them and changed their lives, including Trey Anastasio, Carrie Brownstein,

Colin Meloy, Jimmy Page and Dave Grohl. 75,000 fi rst printing.


PUBLISHER: William MorrowAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

BREAKING STONES: 1963-1965 A BAND ON THE BRINK OF SUPERSTARDOM by Morgan, Robin (EDT)/ O’Neill, Terry/ Mankowitz, Gered

GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD RIDDANCE: HOW THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF JOHN PEEL HELPED TO SHAPE MODERN LIFE by Cavanagh, David

YOUR SONG CHANGED MY LIFE: FROM JIMMY PAGE TO ST. VINCENT, SMOKEY ROBINSON TO HOZIER, THIRTY-FIVE BELOVED ARTISTS ON THEIR JOURNEY AND THE MUSIC THAT INSPIRED IT by Boilen, Bob

On the 40th anniversary of The Ramones’ critically acclaimed debut album comes a fully illustrated color coffee-table book on the legendary band. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Sterling PublishinigAVAILABILITY: 04/19/2016

The author chronicles the epic, impossible journey to track down every last one of the records in his old collection in an attempt to connect with his past. Original.


PUBLISHER: PlumeAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

In a book with rare archival photos, a cultural historian charts the London squats, clubs, shops and rehearsal spaces from which punk emerged and grew into a global phenomenon. Original. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Herb Lester AssocAVAILABILITY: 04/01/2016

THE RAMONES AT 40by Popoff, Martin/ Ramone, C. J. (FRW)

OLD RECORDS NEVER DIE: ONE MAN’S QUEST FOR HIS VINYL AND HIS PAST by Spitznagel, Eric/ Tweedy, Jeff (FRW)

PUNK LONDON: IN THE CITY 1975-78by Gorman, Paul


Illustrated, witty, thought-provoking essays examine the lives and art of 13 musicians who shaped their respective genres. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: BiblioasisAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

An intimate portrait of the 1970 Grateful Dead album, Workingman’s Dead, charts its infl uences and historical importance. Original.


PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Usa AcademicAVAILABILITY: 04/21/2016

A book that includes interviews with Ivan Kral, Tom Verlaine, Richard Lloyd, John Cale and Jim Carroll, as well as the words of Patti Smith herself, examines this musician’s amazing career and life. Reprint.


PUBLISHER: Chicago Review PressAVAILABILITY: 04/01/2016

LIVES OF THE POETS (WITH GUITARS): THIRTEEN OUTSIDERS WHO CHANGED MODERN MUSIC by Robertson, Ray

GRATEFUL DEAD’S WORKINGMAN’S DEADby Poole, Buzz

DANCING BAREFOOT: THE PATTI SMITH STORY by Thompson, Dave


On the 40th anniversary of The Ramones’ critically acclaimed debut album comes a fully illustrated color coffee-table book on the legendary band. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Sterling PublishinigAVAILABILITY: 04/19/2016

The author chronicles the epic, impossible journey to track down every last one of the records in his old collection in an attempt to connect with his past. Original.


PUBLISHER: PlumeAVAILABILITY: 04/12/2016

In a book with rare archival photos, a cultural historian charts the London squats, clubs, shops and rehearsal spaces from which punk emerged and grew into a global phenomenon. Original. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Herb Lester AssocAVAILABILITY: 04/01/2016

THE RAMONES AT 40by Popoff, Martin/ Ramone, C. J. (FRW)

OLD RECORDS NEVER DIE: ONE MAN’S QUEST FOR HIS VINYL AND HIS PAST by Spitznagel, Eric/ Tweedy, Jeff (FRW)

PUNK LONDON: IN THE CITY 1975-78by Gorman, Paul

A guide for singers fi lls the gap where other guides fall short, covering two topics that are often neglected—managing the technology

on stage and in the studio, and interacting with the people who run it. Original.


PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard PublishingAVAILABILITY: 04/19/2016

Offers a detailed introduction to the musical heritage of Central Asia for readers and listeners worldwide. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Indiana Univ PressAVAILABILITY: 04/01/2016

A journalist sets out to analyze the quality of the New Kids on the Block album Hangin’ Tough with the help of music cognition experts, critics, producers and music industry pros. Original.



THE ART OF SINGING ON STAGE AND IN THE STUDIO: UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND TECHNOLOGY IN RECORDING AND LIVE PERFORMANCE by Hamady, Jennifer

THE MUSIC OF CENTRAL ASIAby Levin, Theodore (EDT), Daukeyeva, Saida (EDT), Köchümkulova, Elmira (EDT)

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK’S HANGIN’ TOUGHby Wallwork, Rebecca


Looks at the importance of music in people’s lives in both the past and present. Original. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Amsterdam Univ PressAVAILABILITY: 04/15/2016

Provides an exposé on the record industry, discussing how musicians and producers can protect their rights, and includes information on how producers dip into

budgets, artists steal songs, and lawyers write contracts in code. Original


PUBLISHER: Backbeat BooksAVAILABILITY: 04/19/2016

With ambitious manipulations of poetic forms, the author presents the sweat and story behind America’s blues, worksongs and church hymns. Original.


PUBLISHER: Wave BooksAVAILABILITY: 04/05/2016

THE MEANING OF MUSICby Samama, Leo

CONFESSIONS OF A RECORD PRODUCER: HOW TO SURVIVE THE SCAMS AND SHAMS OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS. FIFTH EDITION (MUSIC PRO GUIDES) by Avalon, Moses

OLIO by Jess, Tyehimba


A guide for singers fi lls the gap where other guides fall short, covering two topics that are often neglected—managing the technology

on stage and in the studio, and interacting with the people who run it. Original.


PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard PublishingAVAILABILITY: 04/19/2016

Offers a detailed introduction to the musical heritage of Central Asia for readers and listeners worldwide. Illustrations.


PUBLISHER: Indiana Univ PressAVAILABILITY: 04/01/2016

A journalist sets out to analyze the quality of the New Kids on the Block album Hangin’ Tough with the help of music cognition experts, critics, producers and music industry pros. Original.



THE ART OF SINGING ON STAGE AND IN THE STUDIO: UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND TECHNOLOGY IN RECORDING AND LIVE PERFORMANCE by Hamady, Jennifer

THE MUSIC OF CENTRAL ASIAby Levin, Theodore (EDT), Daukeyeva, Saida (EDT), Köchümkulova, Elmira (EDT)

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK’S HANGIN’ TOUGHby Wallwork, Rebecca

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