Best of
Music-Biography

2001

Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-95


Michael Barclay - 2001
    Bands like The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, and Sloan created a fever pitch for Canadian music, but there were also numerous others in the underground who created equally exciting work. This vital, lively, and entertaining examination of a groundbreaking decade contains vivid original photographs and interviews with all the major players.

Bright Lights Dark Shadows: The Real Story of Abba


Carl Magnus Palm - 2001
    As a group ABBA were active between 1972 - 1982 and broke sales records during that period.

Miles Beyond: The Electric Explorations of Miles Davis, 1967-1991


Paul Tingen - 2001
    Readers will discover a new perspective on Miles's working methods, as well as in in-depth, chronological understanding and analysis of the music produced from 1967 to 1991 - a period that's been both neglected and misunderstood.

Guitar One Presents Open Ears: A Journey Through Life with Guitar in Hand


Steve Morse - 2001
    The less obvious part of a musician's job description can include dealing with a broken-down band bus, lights falling from the stage, people who don't pay, and other occupational hazards. In this collection of 50 Guitar magazine columns from the mid-'90s on, guitarist Steve Morse (Steve Morse Band, Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple) sets the story straight about what being a working musician really means. He deals out philosophy and practical advice on: playing with the band, songwriting and developing a style, recording and equipment, and much more, through anecdotes of his many fascinating hard-knock lessons learned. "Self-teaching, adjusting to fit the situation, and good people skills are the keys to making it happen. Learning these skills, in addition to mastering technique, seems to be the way to go." - Steve Morse

The Beatles Diary, Vol 2: After the Break-Up, 1970-2001


Barry Miles - 2001
    A fascinating and meticulous piece of Beatles scholarship.