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Category : Musical groups
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Popular Musicians: Abba-Donovan
Author: Musical Service
Author: Peter GreenePublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1425706673
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Once upon a time, every town in America, large and small, boasted a band of its own. In one small Northwest Pennsylvania town, those days still live on. This is the story of the Franklin Silver Cornet Band, the men and women who have filled its ranks, and the town that has been its home for 150 years. Painstakingly researched and filled with hundreds of colorful characters, this book unfolds a tale to delight fans of band music and small town American history. Join in celebration of Venango County's oldest musical tradition. Includes 25 photos, some never before published.
Pop Music Legends
Author: Hank MoorePublisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1631959662
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
“Music affects every person. It is the soundtrack of our happiness, zest for achievement and relationships to others. Music brings great ideas and feelings. It soothes the soul. It creates and sustains memories.” – Hank Moore Pop Music Legends covers change and growth of the music recording industry. It is based on the Hank Moore’s involvement in music over the years, interviews with hundreds of music stars and his knowledge of pop culture. It is the only book that encompasses a full-scope music perspective and is designed to have high appeal mass appeal, historical, entertainment and is applicable to a broad audience.
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Author: Colin LarkinPublisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857125958
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 4183
Book Description
This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.
The Complete ABBA (40th Anniversary Edition)
Author: Simon SheridanPublisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1781164983
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
For four decades ABBA - the combined talents of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad - has been a global music phenomenon, clocking up record sales of over 360 million. For the very first time The Complete ABBA compiles all of the Swedish supergroup's singles, albums, TV specials, tours and movies. Beginning with their 1972 debut single People Need Love, the book chronicles the band's incredible story right through to Björn and Benny's triumphant Thank You for the Musictribute concert held in London in 2009, and beyond, to 2012, the band's 40th anniversary. This is all the ABBA you'll ever need!
Bright Lights, Dark Shadows: The Real Story of ABBA
Author: Carl Magnus PalmPublisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857120573
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 901
Book Description
Revel in the bright lights of ABBA’s show-stopping musical career, and hear the whispers from the shadows that lurked behind. Bright Lights Dark Shadows: The Real Story of Abba is the first true, full-scale biography ever written about the band. With lucid prose and an inquisitive eye, author, Carl Palm, covers all aspects of the band’s lives and careers. The period before the group formed; their global domination throughout the 1970s; their marriages and divorces; their business empire and; their eventual, inevitable split.
The British Catalogue of Music
Author: Music and Theater Top Tens
Author: Sandy DonovanPublisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467746754
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Quick! Which musical artist has earned the most in digital sales? The answer's right here. Check out these top 10 lists to learn the truth about which musical artists, theater actors, and shows are top-notch. And when it comes to who's No. 1, you don't have to take our word for it. Each list is based on facts. You'll discover the youngest Grammy Award winners, the longest-running Broadway shows, the musicians with the most MTV Music Video Awards...and more! So sit back, turn up the volume, and enjoy!
The Rock & Pop Quiz Book
Author: Lucy HollidayPublisher: Wise Publications
ISBN: 0857120972
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
No matter how much of an expert you think you are, there will be plenty to challenge and baffle you in this collection of over 1000 teasers from the world of Rock and Pop! From Abba to Frank Zappa, there's something for everyone to display their expertise. The questions are divided into rounds, so you can challenge your friends over a genuine Pop quiz in your own home, and discover who really is your own king of music!
Music and How it Works
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744038294
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too. Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds. Covering India's Ragas, Indonesia's Gamelan, Japan's city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music.