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Jeff Apter
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The definitive and fascinating biography of the musical trailblazer who wrote the classic "Blue Suede Shoes" and was the influence behind countless other legendary hits, a rock and roll legend…
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The definitive biography of one of the best-loved singer/songwriters of recent decades, detailing his career in Crowded House, Split Enz, Fleetwood Mac, and as a solo artist.
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Don't Dream It's Over is the first biography to focus exclusively on Neil Finn, the man who wrote the timeless hits of Split Enz and Crowded House.
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A PURE DROP - THE LIFE OF JEFF BUCKLEY
Don't Dream It's Over is the first biography to focus exclusively on Neil Finn, the man who wrote the timeless hits of Split Enz and Crowded House.In early 1980, 21-year-old…
Teen idol. King of Pop. Voice of the common man. Australian of the Year. Friend. Icon. Superstar. John Farnham is the quintessential Aussie legend. As a teenager he gave up…
A comprehensive biography that documents how Keith Urban lived out his childhood dream - and the price he’s had to pay to reach the top.
George Young wasn’t so much on the charts for the best part of three decades: he and his musical partner Harry Vanda were the charts. George’s journey began with the…
How did such big balls get in such short pants?‘ Steve Tyler of Aerosmith, speaking at the induction of AC/DC into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, on…
When Silverchair shuddered to a halt in 2011, there was no swan song, no farewell tour, just a brief statement and then they were gone - after more than fifteen…
‘What a great read. The last chapters really got to me-so sad.’Herm Kovac, bandmate and lifelong friend of Malcolm (and co-founder of TMG)
Malcolm Young was a legend: the…
The life, death and rock'n'roll rollercoaster career of AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.
Teen idol. King of Pop. Voice of the common man. Australian of the Year. Friend. Icon. Superstar.
"In the first and only definitive biography of country music star Keith Urban, insider Jeff Apter chronicles how a skinny, shy high school dropout with an outrageous mullet went from…
To fans and critics alike, the years 1973 to 1980 the Bon Scott era were the most significant of AC/DC s five-decade career. This richly illustrated book documents all the…
Loaded with interviews and truths about Grohl’s life in music, this biography details his drumming and touring with Queens of the Stone Age and Nine Inch Nails and his battle…
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With contributions from former and current band members, collaborators, friends and critics, A Simple Kind of Life is the first major biography of No Doubt.
In this long-overdue book, the first to focus exclusively on the life and work of George Young, writer Jeff Apter explores George’s long and fruitful association with Harry; his rare…
In this deeply personal and insightful biography, author and music industry insider Jeff Apter provides a rare glimpse inside Farnsies world. Thanks to the support of those close to John…
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The rollercoaster careers of the brothers Gibb - Barry, Robin, Maurice and younger brother Andy - is perhaps the greatest saga in Australian music history. The Bee Gees as a…
He had it all: the heroin chic thing before it was chic, the scars, the swagger, an incredible stage presence. After bursting on to the Australian music scene in 1975…
Jon English was the original multitasker. He was the pop star with the raccoon eyes who sang such hits as ‘Hollywood Seven’, ‘Six Ribbons’ and ‘Hot Town’, and the rocker…
This is the first biography to focus exclusively on Malcolm Young and tells the riveting story of his remarkable rise from working-class Glasgow and the Villawood migrant hostel in Sydney…
The highs, lows and incredible life of the enigmatic Daniel Johns, from Silverchair to DREAMS
Includes details of Robert Smith’s personnel changes and the band’s 13th studio album. This work traces their roots from middle-class Sussex documenting their gradual rise to fame. It details the…
Merri Cyr,Jeff Apter
25 YEARS OF GRACE: AN ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO JEFF BUCKLEY’S CLASSIC ALBUM
Merri Cyr
This signature limited edition numbered and autographed on the first page by Merri Cyr! Available only as a pre-publication order for a limited time only! Cyr and Jeff Buckley biographer…
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Here is the extreme story of the indestructible LA group, from their early funk days to eventual success as one of Americas top-selling bands.
From the remote outback to the world stage, the far from ordinary life so far of one of Australia’s most talented and beloved singer-songwriters. Raised on the Nullarbor by her…