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'Brilliant biography of an undersung late-blooming treasure . . . subtly profound as well as wickedly entertaining, this biography does its subject scintillating justice' Mojo
Cruel to Be Kind is the definitive account of Nick Lowe's uncompromising life as a songwriter and entertainer, from his days at Stiff Records, to becoming the driving force behind Rockpile, to the 1979 smash hit 'Cruel To Be Kind'.
Nick's original compositions have been recorded by the best in the business, from enfant terrible of the New-Wave, Elvis Costello, to 'The Godfather of Rhythm and Soul', Solomon Burke; from household names, including Engelbert Humperdink, Diana Ross, and Johnny Cash, to legendary vocalists such as Curtis Stigers, Tom Petty, and Rod Stewart.
His reputation as one of the most influential musicians to emerge from that most formative period for pop and rock music is cast in stone. He will forever be the man they call the 'Jesus of Cool'

USA: Chappell Music Company, 1976. Good. Carole King: A Biography in Words and Pictures- 1976 EDITION BY SIRE BOOKS AND CHAPPELL MUSIC COMPANY IN GOOD CONDITION FOR A 40+ YEAR OLD BOOK

Yes have now been on the rock circuit for almost 40 years. Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford are just some of the star names who helped make the band one of the greatest-ever names in classic rock. Their turbulent story spans the early days of pub and club gigs, international supergroup status in the heyday of rock, and various line-ups since. An updated edition of the bestselling biography of Yes to include the historic return of Rick Wakeman to the classic Yes line-up and their ongoing highly successful tour of America

Cream were formed in 1966 and split up in 1970, but their influence is still felt strongly today. They are seen by many as the major formative Heavy Metal band and were popular on both sides of the Atlantic, with each of their albums going Platinum. The author, a staff member on "Melody Maker", has been friends with the band since their inception, and was the only journalist present at their very first rehearsal. Written with the assistance of Jack Bruce, and the band's former songwriting partner Pete Brown, this book is the ultimate insight into the life and times of one of the most influential bands of the 1960s