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Since 1991, Backbeat Books have been favorites among passionate music fans and musicians. Known for their depth, spirit, and authority, Backbeat offers a diverse range of books - from biographies and memoirs, critical examinations and histories, to authoritative volumes on musical instruments and instruction - covering all areas of rock 'n' roll, jazz, and beyond.

Black Sabbath FAQ - All That's Left to Know on the First Name in Metal
Billy Joel: The Life and Times of an Angry Young Man, Revised and Updated
Family Tradition - Three Generations of Hank Williams
The Blues Guitar Handbook: A Complete Course in Techniques and Styles
Surf Beat - Rock 'n' Roll's Forgotten Revolution
No Direction Home: The Life and Music of Bob Dylan, Revised & Updated
The Beach Boys FAQ - All That's Left to Know About America's Band
The Doors FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Kings of Acid Rock
Keyboard Presents the Evolution of Electronic Dance Music
Guitar Player Presents 50 Unsung Heroes of the Guitar
Bad Reputation: The Unauthorized Biography of Joan Jett
Hearts of Darkness - James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, and the Unlikely Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
Exit Music: The Radiohead Story, Updated Edition
Mambo Diablo - My Journey with Tito Puente
Guitar World Presents Dear Guitar Hero - The World's Most Celebrated Guitarists Answer Their Fans' Most Burning Questions
Revolver: How the Beatles Re-Imagined Rock 'n' Roll
Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics
Neil Young FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Iconic and Mercurial Rocker
If You Like Metallica... Here Are Over 200 Bands, CDs, Movies, and Other Oddities That You Will Love
Madonna - Blond Ambition
Way Down - Playing Bass with Elvis, Dylan, the Doors and More - The Autobiography of Jerry Scheff
If You Like the Beatles... Here Are Over 200 Bands, Films, Records and Other Oddities That You Will Love
The Home Recording Handbook: Use What You've Got to Make Great Music
Squier Electrics - 30 Years of Fender's Budget Guitar Brand
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Day by Day, Night After Night: His Final Years, 1983-1990
Here and Now! The Autobiography of Pat Martino
Led Zeppelin FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Greatest Hard Rock Band of All Time
Flying V, Explorer, Firebird - An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars
Guitar Player Presents Guitar Heroes of the '70s
Bass Player Presents The Funky Bass Book
The Songwriting Sourcebook: How to Turn Chords into Great Songs - Fully Updated and Expanded Edition
Tone Manual: Discovering Your Ultimate Electric Guitar Sound
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day, Night After Night - Volume 1

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