Kenneth Womack est une autorité mondiale de premier plan sur les Beatles et leur influence culturelle durable. Son plus récent projet de livre porte sur une biographie en deux volumes consacrée au célèbre producteur des Beatles, Sir George Martin. L'œuvre de Womack explore l'évolution artistique et l'impact durable des Beatles. Au-delà de son travail approfondi sur le groupe, il est également romancier, démontrant sa polyvalence en tant que conteur.
SOUND PICTURES offers a powerful glimpse into the mind, the music, and the man behind the sound of the Beatles. The second book of two, SOUND PICTURES traces the story of George Martin and the Beatles' incredible artistic trajectory after reaching the creative heights of Rubber Soul.
From Please Please Me to Abbey Road - the fascinating story of the Fab Four's creation, works, and enduring musical legacy.
For Lennon, 1980 had begun as a ceaseless shopping spree in which he and wife Yoko Ono fell into the doldrums of purchasing blue-chip real estate and indulging their every whim. But for John, that pivotal year would climax in several moments of creative triumph as he rediscovered his artistic self in dramatic fashion, only to be cut down by an assassin's bullets on Monday, December 8th, 1980, in the prime of a new life that was only just beginning to blossom.
The narrative centers on the tragic bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which resulted in the deaths of 168 individuals. Following the attack, the FBI initiated an extensive manhunt for Timothy McVeigh and a second suspect known as John Doe No. 2, described as a young man with a unique tattoo. However, the investigation later concluded that McVeigh acted alone, dismissing John Doe No. 2 as a product of mistaken eyewitness accounts. The book explores the chaos and complexities surrounding this pivotal moment in American history.
The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved roadie, assistant, confidant and friend
`Womack's meticulous research results in a detailed analysis' Forbes online
Acclaimed Beatles historian Kenneth Womack offers the most definitive account yet of the writing, recording, mixing, and reception of Abbey Road.In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound, and included Come...
The narrative offers a dynamic and engaging storyline that reflects contemporary challenges and significant themes relevant to today's society. With a focus on pressing issues, it captivates readers while maintaining a brisk pace, ensuring an exhilarating reading experience.
Renowned Beatles expert Ken Womack and music historian Jason Kruppa explore Harrison and Clapton's musical and personal collaboration, friendship, and rivalry. Newly revised and expanded, this paperback edition features exclusive material from the Malcolm Frederick Evans Archives and draws on rare material released by the Harrison estate. It includes a new appendix with a detailed sessionography and personal listings, assembled from recently discovered documentation
Focusing on the extensive literature published from 1989 to 1995, this bibliography emphasizes multiculturalism and interdisciplinarity in contemporary literary studies. It compiles a diverse array of scholarly works across various fields such as cultural studies, philosophy, and sociology. Organized into topical chapters for user-friendly navigation, each entry features a descriptive annotation, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in the multifaceted nature of language and literature.