Stevie Chick Livres

"The book traces the development of Ninja Tune’s offshoot labels, Ntone (who gave us releases by Hexstatic, Cabbageboy and Neotropic); Hip-Hop imprint Big Dada (home to Roots Manuva, Spank Rock, Ty, Diplo and Infinite Livez); and Counter Records (Pop Levi, The Deathset, The Heavy). The book tells the story of the growth of the label, including setting up a satellite office in Canada, where Ninja Tune’s music developed such a loyal following that every Ninja artist’s show there is attended by one uber-fan who turns up in a foam costume, passing himself off as a Ninja Robot Sentinel."--Publisher's description.

From the ashes of Nirvana, Dave Grohl rose as a one-man band with a self-titled The Foo Fighters . Now, 25 years on, and with a rock solid outfit that includes Nate Mendel (bass), Taylor Hawkins (drums), Chris Shiflett (guitar), Pat Smear (rhythm guitar) and latest addition, Rami Jaffee (keyboards) - The Foo Fighters are revelling in the success of their ninth studio album, Concrete and Gold . Paying homage to the band's enduring longevity, The Foo The Band that Dave Made is a comprehensive look at a career that boasts six, million-selling albums, eleven Grammies and hit stadium rock anthems such as "Learn to Fly", "Best of You" and "Everlong". Fully Illustrated, this handsome biography from acclaimed rock writer, Stevie Chick, is a fitting tribute to a band born out of the "nicest guy in rock's" single-minded vision and now one of the planet's biggest rock groups.

The journey of Dave Grohl from Nirvana to founding the Foo Fighters showcases his evolution as a musician. With the release of their ninth studio album, Concrete and Gold, the band celebrates twenty-five years of success and growth. The narrative highlights Grohl's transformation from a solo artist to leading a robust band, emphasizing their enduring impact on the rock music scene.

It's no exaggeration that without Sonic Youth vast sectors of the independent rock community would not exist. Before Sonic Youth signed to Geffen in 1990, 'alternative rock', Riot Grrrl, and MTV grunge didn't exist. This book offers insights into one of the most complex and fascinating of rock... číst celé

They were the pioneers of American hardcore, forming in California in 1878 and splitting up 8 years later leaving behind them a trail of blood, carnage and brutal, brilliant music. In the years they fought with the police, record industry and their own fans. This title presents the band's story, drawing upon interviews with the group's members.

Dave Grohl povstal z popela legendární Nirvany s vlastními silami natočeným albem, které dostalo název Foo Fighters. Dnes, po více než čtvrtstoletí, se jeho Foo Fighters v sestavě Nate Mendel (baskytara), Taylor Hawkins (bicí), Chris Shiflett (sólová kytara), Pat Smear (doprovodná kytara) a Rami Jaffee (klávesy) radují z úspěchu svého devátého studiového alba Concrete and Gold. Ilustrovaná biografie Foo Fighters: Kapela Davea Grohla z pera uznávaného hudebního publicisty Stevieho Chicka nabízí komplexní pohled na kariéru skupiny, která se může pochlubit více než třiceti miliony prodaných alb, jedenácti cenami Grammy a hity jako „Learn to Fly“, „Best of You“ a „Everlong“. Je to pocta jedné z největších rockových kapel planety, která se zrodila z cílevědomé vize „nejsympatičtějšího chlapa rockové scény“.