Frame traces the development and history of Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Genesis, The Police, and more with his hand-drawn rock trees.
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This book is an amazing insight into the rock and roll world. It is excellent for both the person who lives for music to anyone with a passing interest in the music industry. Pete Frame has put together the definitive work on the birth and passing of some of the best known music bands in the world, complete with the most detailed guide to the comings and goings of all the band members. You will not find a better guide anywhere. I was enthralled as I followed the paths of my favourite bands and found myself listening to the music of these bands with a whole new perspective.
An incredible piece of work that must have taken years of painstaking research, lots of late nights and a dedication to his subject that most people only dream of. So sit down with your favourite beverage, power up the CD player and take a walk with Pete Frame through his forest of Rock Family Trees. You'll find the journey well worth the effort.
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By Alan Burridge
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Whilst the Mitchell/French debate is well and good, and French missing the whole point and Mitchell spot-on-the-nail, they are not telling you what an exempliary book this is.
Pete Frame had this brilliant idea of mapping out how and where and with whom in the line-ups from the year dot to the then present day of just about every band worth their salt in the style of The Family Tree. And the fans loved it, and still do, despite the 'Trees' now being somewhat out-of-date; (so what was Pete supposed to do, spend his life updating them? Then everyone would be moaning about the never-ending re-publications of this book - ya can't please everyone!)
At the time, we rock fans idolised and adored Pete's superb caligraphic swirls of the Rotring pen, and those of us who have the nonce (like Mr. Mitchell but not Mrs. French), and who can see the wood for the trees, thoroughly enjoy these fine 'Histories Of The Rock Bands In A Totally Unique Format' for what they are; and in their day were very informative, historic, interesting, and indeed, many of the facts Pete pulled out by interviewing the individual members of each of the band's concerned, were previously unknow to the fans of the bands or artistes concerned. Yes, Pete Frame placed something extremely valid on the music scene with his 'Rock Family Trees,' and will be remembered for this fabulous tome for quite some millennia into the future, out-of-date as it most certainly is.
Pete Frame had this brilliant idea of mapping out how and where and with whom in the line-ups from the year dot to the then present day of just about every band worth their salt in the style of The Family Tree. And the fans loved it, and still do, despite the 'Trees' now being somewhat out-of-date; (so what was Pete supposed to do, spend his life updating them? Then everyone would be moaning about the never-ending re-publications of this book - ya can't please everyone!)
At the time, we rock fans idolised and adored Pete's superb caligraphic swirls of the Rotring pen, and those of us who have the nonce (like Mr. Mitchell but not Mrs. French), and who can see the wood for the trees, thoroughly enjoy these fine 'Histories Of The Rock Bands In A Totally Unique Format' for what they are; and in their day were very informative, historic, interesting, and indeed, many of the facts Pete pulled out by interviewing the individual members of each of the band's concerned, were previously unknow to the fans of the bands or artistes concerned. Yes, Pete Frame placed something extremely valid on the music scene with his 'Rock Family Trees,' and will be remembered for this fabulous tome for quite some millennia into the future, out-of-date as it most certainly is.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C. Dean
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Amazing Book with Legendary Peter Frames Handwritten History. I could not leave it alone, now a few of the posters are available as limited edition art work too from Family of Rock. Beautiful.
Great book a real treat.
Great book a real treat.
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Very informative
Have brought this for my husbands birthday - he has been going on about different bands and their backgrounds for sometime and this says it all (can't wait to give it to him). Read more
Published 3 months ago by mrs lemmon
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Great present
I bought this as part of my brother's birthday present. All I can say is that is arrived well within the time given and as far as I know was very well received.
Published 8 months ago by Hazel
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rock trees by pete frame - vol.1
tree of cliff and shadows is good but could be a lot better.
roots from farrar (eg Mustangs) and tarney and spencer are very incomplete. Read more
roots from farrar (eg Mustangs) and tarney and spencer are very incomplete. Read more
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This was bought as a present and when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised. It was much better than I had expected in presentation and content. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2011 by Manaboo
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fantastic stuff!!!
The definitive Bible for rock fans and serious students of medern civilization. It shows how music is only the final step of a long personal trail by each of those mentioned on... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2010 by de pascale carmine
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A must to have in your book collection - if you are really interested...
An absolute fabulous book. I wished it would have been accompanied by a CD, what a treat that would have been...
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Published on 2 Dec 2010 by Sonja Paris
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Indispensible Rock History
A wealth of interesting information about rock groups, especially those with a history of personnel changes. Invaluable guide for any fellow music anoraks!
Published on 4 May 2010 by Mr. Martin J. Adams
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Is Pete Frame the original nerd?
I had the original copy of this legendary book years ago but couldn't find a shelf to put it on. Nevertheless, it is a mighty work and the two volumes here are a credit to the... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Oldraver
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A mine of information and a work of art
Some of the previous reviewers seem to be indulging in handbags at dawn with each other. Let's ignore that, and concentrate on the product. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by Bob Sherunkle
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Some background as to why i left this review in April 2007
The reason why i left this review was because at the time there was only one review - Mrs French's. She had critisised the book as being 'out of date' being oblivious to the fact... Read more
Published on 10 April 2007 by Better Book World
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