Boek Queen: The Illustrated History of the Kings of Rock

Boek Queen: the ultimate illustrated history of the crown kings of rock queen were renowned for electrifying live performances, envied for rumors of rock ’n’ roll excess, and beloved for music that melded an array of genres. Now available in paperback is the first book truly befitting this larger-than-life rock band. Packed with stunning performance and offstage photographs—dozens of them previously unpublished—as well as handbills, posters, backstage passes, tickets, t-shirts, lps, and singles gathered from around the globe, this is the ultimate visual history for queen fans everywhere. All told, more than 500 photos and artifacts are accompanied by specially commissioned pieces from a host of today’s top rock journalists in europe and north america. A history of the band written by longtime uk music writer phil sutcliffe spans the pre-queen years to current work with paul rodgers. Complementing this thorough account are reviews of all studio and live albums; complete year-by-year tour dates; an extensive annotated discography; reflections on the band and their music from some of rock’s top performers past and present; and exclusive insights from former crew chief peter hince, longtime producer reinhold mack, and mercury collaborator billy squier. Queen created one of the most compelling catalogs and lasting legacies in rock. Little surprise, then, that forty years after their debut, they are enthroned among rock royalty. Here is the book that dares to tackle their towering achievements.

Isbn: 9780760340103
288 pagina's
engels english
2011
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