Musician Biographies

Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

by Dave Stewart

2016

A no-holds-barred look into the remarkable life and career of the prolific musician, songwriter, and producer behind Eurythmics and dozens of pop hits. Dave Stewart’s life has been a wild ride—one filled with music, constant reinvention, an…

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Ode to Hip-Hop

by Kiana Fitzgerald

2023

Celebrate the music that has shaped the culture and given us some of the greatest hits of all time with this vibrantly illustrated anthology, featuring 50 of the most lauded, controversial, and iconic hip-hop albums! From underground roots …

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Verdi

by Frederick James Crowest

2026

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Verdi: Man and Musician pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Delve into the life and legacy of one of history's most …

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The Daily Book of Classical Music

by Leslie Chew, Dwight DeReiter, Cathy Doheny, Colin Gilbert, Greenwood, Travers Huff, Susanna Loewy, Melissa Maples, Jeff McQuilkin, Scott Spiegelberg

2010

Now aficionados of this timeless genre can learn something about classical music every day of the year! Readers will find everything from brief biographies of their favorite composers to summaries of the most revered operas.…

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Popular Music Culture

by Roy Shuker

2022

Now in its fifth edition, this popular A–Z student reference book provides a comprehensive survey of key ideas and concepts in popular music culture, examining the social and cultural aspects of popular music. Fully revised with extended co…

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An Outline History of Western Music

by Milo Wold

1994

Looks at the most important facts for each major period of western music history, from ancient times, through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the present day. The book should offer students enough information to gain an understanding…

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Fartein Valen: Life and Music: His life (a biography)

by Bjarne Kortsen

1965

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