Ten Best Books About Music

A Listmania! list by Wowee Zowee (UK)
 
The People's Music: Selected Journalism
1.  The People's Music: Selected Journalism by Ian MacDonald
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  "Full of insight and expertise about popular music. A must read."
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England's Dreaming
2.  England's Dreaming by Jon Savage
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  "This is a fantastic read and vividly recreates the first wave of punk."
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Chronicles: Volume One
3.  Chronicles: Volume One by Bob Dylan
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  "Unlike anything else you could read. A window into Bob's mind."
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Jimi Hendrix: The Man, the Magic, the Truth
4.  Jimi Hendrix: The Man, the Magic, the Truth by Sharon Lawrence
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  "A truly revealing portrait of a musical giant."
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In the Sixties
5.  In the Sixties by Barry Miles
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  "Recollections from a man who was everywhere in the sixties. Great."
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Nick Drake: The Biography
6.  Nick Drake: The Biography by Patrick Humphries
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  "Real depth and understanding though Drake remains an enigma."
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Revolution in the Head: "Beatles" Records and the Sixties
7.  Revolution in the Head: "Beatles" Records and the Sixties by Ian MacDonald
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  "Thought-provoking and illuminating."
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The Motel Life
8.  The Motel Life by Willy Vlautin
The list author says:
  "Engaging storyteller and musician. Great novel."
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Dusk Music
9.  Dusk Music by Rob Chapman
The list author says:
  "Great novel featuring Hendrix and others.  Full of twists and completely unique."
£8.99   Used & New from: £0.01

Shakey: Neil Young's Biography
10.  Shakey: Neil Young's Biography by Jimmy McDonough
The list author says:
  "Always readable. Young is a one-off and has lived an amazinf life."
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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