With a Little Help-Ringo: With A Little Help is the first in-depth biography of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr who kept the beat for an entire generation and who remains a rock icon over fifty years since the Beatles took the world by storm. With a Little Help traces the entire arc of Ringo's remarkable life and career from his sickly childhood to his life as The World's Most Famous drummer to his triumphs addictions and emotional battles following the breakup of the Beatles as he comes to terms with his legacy. Born in 1940 as Richard Starkey in the Dingle one of Liverpool's most gritty rough-and-tumble neighborhoods he rose from a hardscrabble childhood - marked by serious illnesses long hospital stays and little schooling - to emerge against all odds as a locally renowned drummer. Taking the stage name Ringo Starr his big break with the Beatles rocketed him to the pinnacle of worldwide acclaim in a remarkably short time. He was the last member of the Beatles to join the group but also the most vulnerable and his post-Beatles career was marked by chart-topping successes a jet-setting life of excess and alcohol abuse and ultimately his rebirth as one of rock's revered elder statesman.

This entertaining book presents the U.S. and U.K. Top 20 charts side by side month by month – showing how rock and pop developed on each side of the Atlantic. Fully updated it lists the hits from 1954 through 2003.Alongside every song listing readers will find important facts such as the artist's name and nationality current and previous month's chart position record label weeks on the chart and simultaneous position on the other sideof the pond. Includes an alphabetical listing of song titles with artists and an alphabetical listing of artists with song titles and chart-entry dates enabling easy cross-referencing to help you track down any Top 20 recordsince 1954.

Finally back in print! The must-have book on Gibson's killer acoustic guitars now updated.From the 1920s to the present Gibson and its flat-tops have been synonymous with American music. Whether the music you listen to is from the North or the South the country or the city it is likely that a Gibson guitar was involved in creating it.Through more than 200 photos and detailed text this book chronicles the development and evolution of Gibson's fabulous flat-tops showing why these guitars have been the choice of so many great musicians professional and amateur alike over the last 70 years.

An enlightening guide to recording studio techniques and practices this book collects ten years of interviews and articles edited by Keith Hatschek for the authoritative quarterly Pro Studio Edition. The book provides tipsand insider information on all facets of the recording process from studio acoustics mixing and microphones to digital recording vintage equipment and working with bands. Notable engineers and producers from a wide array ofbackgrounds share the tricks of the trade including Joe Barresi (Melvins Bad Religion) Mitch Easter (REM Suzanne Vega) Richard Dodd (Wilco Green Day) and Ed Cherney (Rolling Stones Bob Dylan Eric Clapton).

This book by the founding editor and former publisher of Bass Player magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass it also - for the first time - illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce Paul McCartney John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100stunning colour photos.

Handsome Dick Manitoba/Amy Wallace-The Official Punk Rock Book of Lists features over 200 of the funniest craziest lists – from the Most Offensive Songs to Stupidest Band Names from Punk Sell-Outs to Fashion Don'ts – culled from historicalarchives and generated by celebrity guests. Contributors include rock stars and punk luminaries from members of Guns N' Roses and the Ramones to Little Steven Van Zandt Nick Tosches Lenny Kaye Debbie Harry and every otherbig-name punk from the last 30 years of rock history. Wicked caricatures by noted underground artist Cliff Mott of punk rock stars are peppered generously throughout the book which is already being hyped as the most fun musicbook of all time.

This book examines the life and music of Steve Earle one of the most important and controversial singer-songwriters of our time. Through in-depth interviews with family members producers musicians and with Earle himself thisvolume traces Steve's journey from southeast Texas to his debut No. 1 country album Guitar Town and his descent into drug addiction and on to his triumphant comeback with Train a-Comin' and his subsequentchallenging projects with co-producer Ray Kennedy. Rosanne Cash Rodney Crowell Peter Rowan and Norman Blake are among the artists who offer insights into Earle's music.

Here's the definitive guide to mastering music notation with Finale NotePad! This easy-to-use reference unravels the intricacies of NotePad the introductory yet powerful program that enables musicians to edit reformat andreorganize notation for any composition into a musical masterpiece. Providing step-by-step guidance this fully illustrated primer offers exercises projects a special section on guitar and power-user tips for improving speedand becoming a NotePad expert. Indispensible whether you're transcribing an existing piece of music of creating an original work this book includes: NotePad how-tos for both Macintosh and Windows ready-to-use NotePad softwareand templates on the CD-ROM included with the book and a free demo version of Finale PrintMusic.

Stevie Ray Vaughan tightly grips a place in music history as an unmatched blues man and guitar legend. His unique style is unmistakable and has never been repeated. His otherworldly talent and relentless drive took him from humble beginnings in Texas bars to world tours and superstar status. His bustling career and steady stream of inspiring music came to an abrupt end all too soon at the age of 35 immediately following his triumph over the demons of addiction that followed him for years. Finally free and ready for bigger better things Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash in 1990 leaving his many fans to mourn the musician they had grown to love andwonder what could have been.In a day-by-day format Craig Hopkins presents an unprecedented celebration of this artist. This book is the second installment of a two-volume account of Vaughan's life. With this work Hopkins delivers one of the most detailed biographies of any musician.His Final Years covers Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's recording career from their debut release through their rise to stardom an exciting journey with its fair share of glory and controversy. Filled with testimonials from those who knew him best and from fans everywhere along with facts about tour dates and recordings and a lavish gallery of rare photographs this illustrated book (along with its companion His Early Years 1954-1982) is the ultimate collector's item for any Stevie Ray Vaughan fan.

Hip-hop is the biggest youth movement in the world today and leading the way is the new sound of the South exemplified by platinum and multi-platinum artists like OutKast Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Ludacris Ying Yang Twinsand 8Ball and MJG. This fascinating book reveals where Dirty South hip-hop came from and where it's heading. It explores the hopes struggles and frustrations of performers and producers and guides you to the best in Southernhip-hop on CD and DVD in magazines and on the web. If you want to know where the South is taking music you need this book. Includes foreword by Mississippi rapper David Banner.

Now in softcover No Static shows why success in today's corporate-controlled world of radio depends on putting personality and fun back on the air – and how to build the creative team to do it. This inspirationalhandbook by Quincy McCoy offers radio pros and aspiring broadcasters proven strategies for restoring the craft of creative programming. Practical techniques and exercises help develop leadership skills that encourage creativity motivate staff increase flexibility and nurture teamwork. Writing in a personal style McCoy guides you and your radio station toward more focused branding stronger programming more personable DJs and – ultimately– higher ratings leading to higher revenue.