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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.

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
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
The Telecaster Guitar Book: A Complete History of Fender Telecaster Guitars
Revolver: How the Beatles Re-Imagined Rock 'n' Roll
KISS FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Hottest Band in the Land
December 8, 1980 - The Day John Lennon Died
If You Like Led Zeppelin... Here Are Over 200 Bands, Films, Records, and Other Oddities That You Will Love
Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics
The Epiphone Guitar Book - A Complete History of Epiphone Guitars
Jimi Hendrix: Musician
The Keyboard Handbook: The Complete Guide to Mastering Keyboard Styles
Jimi Hendrix FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Voodoo Child
The Great Jazz Guitarists - The Ultimate Guide
Rhapsody in Black: The Life and Music of Roy Orbison
Eric Clapton � Day by Day, The Early Years: 1963-1982
Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo and Eddie, and Frank Zappa, etc.
Eric Clapton FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Slowhand
If You Like Bob Marley... Here Are Over 200 Bands, CDs, Films, and Other Oddities That You Will Love
Jimi Hendrix, The Ultimate Lyric Book
Cher: All I Really Want to Do
Treasures of The Who
Bruce Springsteen FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Boss
Reaching Out with No Hands: Reconsidering Yoko Ono
Family Tradition: Three Generations of Hank Williams
Neil Young FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Iconic and Mercurial Rocker
How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great! Second Edition
Electronic Musician Presents the Recording Secrets Behind 50 Great Albums
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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