JESPER BINZER OM KÆRLIGHED, ­SØVNLØSHED OG ENSOMHED Jesper Binzer har gået til psykolog og clairvoyant og været i regressions­terapi for at lære sig selv bedre at kende og slutte fred med sine ­dæmoner. I sin nye bog fortæller han også lidt om sine 40 år med D-A-D. Men mest taler han ud om sine 59 år med sig selv. Alt, hvad de har indebåret af misbrug, dårlig økonomi og ­­(eks)koner. Han reflek­terer over, hvad der gør livet værd at leve, hvordan man sætter sig selv fri. Og om styrken i ikke at tage sig selv alt for alvorligt. Og så understreger han vigtig­heden af at lade hinanden være i parforholdet, at blive ved med at være nysgerrig på verden omkring én – og at have en god pladesamling. Og midt i det hele står han ved, at han stadig kæmper med både kærligheden, søvnløsheden og ensomheden.

Flot kronhjort

For the first time, rock music icon Gregg Allman, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, tells the full story of his life and career in My Cross to Bear. No subject is taboo, as one of the true giants of rock ’n’ roll opens up about his Georgia youth, his long struggle with substance abuse, his string of bad marriages (including his brief union with superstar Cher), the tragic death of  brother Duane Allman, and life on the road in one of rock’s most legendary bands.

My Cross to Bear

Sammen med journalist Dorthe Løwendahl Bomann udforsker Niels Hausgaard, hvordan vi har fortalt historier til hinanden, siden vi sad om lejrbålet for 350.000 år siden, hvorfor nogle historier er bedre end andre, og hvad de betyder for os som individer og i en større sammenhæng. Og det er ikke så lidt, skulle de hilse at sige. Historiefortælling har haft en særlig betydning for Niels Hausgaard, lige siden han lå under spisebordet og lyttede til en langsom rumlen af voksne stemmer i sit barndomshjem. Han samler på dem og giver dem videre. Som en af landets mest populære entertainere har han gennem et halvt århundrede fortalt om stort og småt og mangt og meget fra Hirtshals til København. Altid på sin helt egen facon med skarpe betragtninger, satire og underspillet komik, når han beskriver mennesker eller vores samfund, så man ikke kan lade være med at trække på smilebåndet. Det samme gør sig gældende i denne bog, der dykker ned i spændende videnskab om historiefortælling, mens Niels Hausgaard med udgangspunkt i sit liv og virke sætter ord på, hvordan historier har spillet en uundværlig rolle for ham. Samtidig ligger det ham på sinde, at vi ikke må glemme at dele historier med hinanden i en verden fuld af skærme, støj, sociale medier og tv-serier ad libitum. Som han skriver: "Vi skal fortælle historier, finde vores fælles materiale. Når vi tør blotte os, være selvironiske og forlade tomgangssnakken, viser vi hinanden tillid, så berører vi hinanden. Og så ånder vi i takt." Niels Hausgaard (f. 1944) er sanger, sangskriver og skuespiller. I mere end fem årtier har han rejst landet rundt og underholdt generationer af danskere med musik, satire, skarpe betragtninger og sjove historier. Dorthe Løwendahl Bomann (f. 1979) er prisvindende journalist og har arbejdet på TV 2 og skrevet for flere aviser, altid med fokus på mennesker og fortællinger. Hun har virksomheden Den Gode Historie.

Når vi ånder i takt

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'What a journey to wisdom ... a must read' - Robert Downey Jr The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner’s near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second most googled person in 2023… and not for his impressive filmography. His searing portrayals on film ranged from an Iraq-based army bomb technician in The Hurt Locker and a Boston bank robber in The Town to a crooked Camden mayor in American Hustle before he became heir to the Jason Bourne franchise (The Bourne Legacy). Amongst other iconic roles, he also captured hearts as fan-favorite comic book marksman Hawkeye in seven Marvel films. Yet, his otherworldly success on-screen faded to the periphery when a fourteen-thousand-pound snowplow crushed him on New Year’s Day 2023. Somehow able to keep breathing for more than half an hour, he was subsequently rushed to the ICU, after which he would face multiple surgeries and months of painful rehabilitation. In this debut memoir, Jeremy writes in blistering detail about his accident and the aftermath. This retelling is not merely a gruesome account of what happened to him; it’s a call to action and a forged companionship between reader and author as Jeremy recounts his recovery journey and reflects on the impact of his suffering. Ultimately, Jeremy’s memoir is a testament to the human spirit and its capacity to endure, evolve, and find purpose in the face of unimaginable adversity. His writing captures the essence of profound transformation, exploring the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength, despair and hope, redemption and renewal.

My Next Breath

On the Road Not Taken is a memoir about the transformational power of music. It begins with a boy growing up in a small town on the Kent coast in the 1970s, who learns to play the guitar and dreams of heading out on the open road with a head full of songs. But when the moment comes to make the choice, he is not brave enough to give it a go. Time passes but the desire to explain the world through songs never goes away. And as the years go by it gets harder and harder to sing out loud and risk looking like a fool. Eventually, thirty-four years later, when it feels like time is running out, he walks out onto a stage in front of a theatre full people and begins to sing again. The book is journey of self-discovery that links the pop hits of Mud, the prog rock of Genesis and the explosion of punk with folk music and contemporary guitar wielding troubadour, Frank Turner. There are stories of gigs in living rooms, old people’s homes, pubs, theatres and festivals as the agony of anxiety makes way for the ecstasy of performance. On The Road Not Taken is a humorous, life-affirming story about what happens when you finally do the thing you most wanted to do.

On The Road Not Taken

"John Mogensen - livet er kort" er en velskrevet musikbiografi om den folkekære sanger og sangskriver John Mogensen (1928-1977) og hans privatliv og musikkarriere. Bogen giver et gribende og underholdende indblik i op- og nedturene i livet for manden bag "Der er noget galt i Danmark". Fokus i bogen ligger på de sidste år af musikerens liv, hvor han opnåede sine største professionelle triumfer, men samtidig en privat nedtur. Bogen henvender sig til alle med interesse for John Mogensen eller populærmusik - og dem, der allerede er fans, vil elske den for den respektfulde fremstilling af mennesket og de mange sammenkoblinger mellem sangerens private liv og hans musik. Denne udgivelse er en ny, opdateret version af bogen "John Mogensen - en sanger af folket", der blev udgivet i 1995. Frank Toft-Nielsen (1961) er uddannet inden for kommunikation og marketing. Han har skrevet bøger om branding samt en række biografier, herunder "Hetler - spionen fra højre", "Gustav Winckler & vennerne" og "Otto Brandenburg - spor af en baggårdspuma".

John Mogensen – livet er kort

A heart-warming nostalgia memoir from a member of the world famous dance troupe, The Tiller Girls. Based in London in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, Irene’s story will transport readers back to a more innocent, simple way of life. This is the story of a little girl who loved to dance. Growing up in London in the 1930s, dancing was so much more to Irene than just a hobby. It was her escape and it took her off into another world away from the harsh realities of life. A fairytale world away from the horrors of WW2, from the grief of losing her father and missing her mother who she didn’t see for three years while she was drafted to help with the war effort. And far away from her cold-hearted grandparents who treated her like an inconvenience. Finally it led to her winning a place as a Tiller Girl; the world’s most famous dance troupe known for their 32-and-a-half high kicks a minute and precise, symmetrical routines. For four years she opened and closed the show at the prestigious London Palladium and performed on stage alongside huge stars such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Judy Garland. It was a strange mixture of glamour and bloody hard work but it was certainly never dull. And being a Tiller Girl also gave Irene the opportunity to see firsthand the devastating effects of WW2, both here and abroad. Heart-warming, enlightening and wonderfully uplifting, Irene’s evocative story will transport readers back to a time when every town and holiday resort had several theatres and when dance troupes like The Tiller Girls were the epitome of glitz and glamour.

Tales of a Tiller Girl

‘Når jeg kigger tilbage, tænker jeg: Hold kæft, det var nogle dejlige år!’ Kim Larsen fortæller i denne bog varmt og humoristisk om sine unge år. Om slægten og rødderne, morfar i Kerteminde, som introducerede ham til de store klassikere, en kærlig mor og en fraværende far samt en tryg, men også spændingsmættet barndom i Københavns nordvestkvarter. Med smittende fortælleglæde beretter han om sine første forelskelser, højskoleopholdet i Askov, der åbnede hans sind for nye tanker, hippieårene på kanten af 68-oprøret, som Kim Larsen aldrig følte sig som en del af, og sidst, men ikke mindst, den første tid med Gasolin’, som udviklede sig til Danmarks største rockorkester. Bogen er baseret på en række samtaler mellem Kim Larsen og forfatteren Jens Andersen, som fandt sted hjemme i Larsens eget køkken i første halvår af 2018. Udover de gode anekdoter indeholder bogen et helt unikt materiale i form af talrige tegninger og fotos, hvoraf mange stammer fra familie, barndomsvenner og hans egne private gemmer og aldrig har været offentliggjort før.

Kim Larsen

I "Helle Virkner - En biografi" portrætterer Anne-Sofie Storm Wesche en af Danmarks mest folkekære skuespillerinder med roller i alt fra Matador over Poeten og Lillemor til Huset på Christianshavn. Alligevel er der aldrig lavet en klassisk biografi om hende, hvor både familie, venner og kolleger fortæller om hendes fantastiske liv og karriere, ligesom hendes egen stemme optræder via gamle interviews og bøger. I HELLE VIRKNER – EN BIOGRAFI fortæller journalist Anne-Sofie Storm Wesche den fascinerende historie om skuespillerinden, statsministerfruen, politikeren, direktøren og ikke mindst moderen Helle Virkner. Det er en fortælling om et dobbeltliv med lige dele succes og bekymringer. Lydbogen er ndlæst af Randi Winther

Helle Virkner

Niels Roos levede i mange år et liv i rampelyset som den feterede rapper Niarn, men bag facaden kæmpede Niels med et voldsomt alkoholog stofmisbrug. Det hele kulminerede i sommeren 2013, da Niels blev indlagt på Hvidovre Hospital med betændelse i bugspytkirtlen og var tæt på at miste livet. I Mit liv, mine regler fortæller Niels sin historie med udgangspunkt i sin musikalske karriere samt sit mangeårige misbrug og skildrer, hvorledes de to elementer i hans tilværelse ofte har gået hånd i hånd. Niels fortæller åbent og hudløst ærligt om alt fra kæmpe opture på landets største scener og på toppen af hitlisterne, til totale nedture i fosterstilling på toiletgulvet med en falleret karriere og en krop fyldt til bristepunktet af alkohol og stoffer.

Mit liv, mine regler

A smart, funny, and refreshingly candid memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182. Narrated in his own voice, the audiobook offers an intimate and immersive experience that fans won’t want to miss. This is the story of an angst-filled kid from the desert, navigating the chaos of his parents' bitter divorce and searching for his place in the world. Each move across the country was a chance to reinvent himself, switching identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meeting his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate. With sharp humor and raw honesty, Fahrenheit-182 takes readers through Mark's formative years as a latchkey kid in the 1980s, hooked on punk rock, skateboards, and MTV. Along the way, Mark reflects on his lifelong battle with anxiety, his celebrated career with blink-182, and his public fight with cancer, in a voice that’s both relatable and unmistakably his own. Threaded with heartfelt grit, Fahrenheit-182 is more than just a memoir for blink-182 fans. It’s a funny, smart, and deeply human story for anyone who’s struggled, reinvented themselves, wanted to quit but kept going.

Fahrenheit-182

Ove Sprogøe var gennem sin 50 år lange karriere en af Danmarks absolut mest populære skuespillere. Han blev folkeeje i rollen som Egon Olsen i Olsen-Banden og som dr. Hansen i Matador, men han er kendt for meget mere end det. Ove Sprogøe mestrede alt fra det lette og muntre rollefag på film som i Ved Kongelunden til det mere alvorlige i Scherfigs Den forsvundne fuldmægtig. På teatret spændte hans repertoire fra Nøddebo Præstegård over klassiske stykker af Holberg og Molière til Becketts absurde teater, foruden oplæsning, revy, tv-satire og alt det andet. I alt nåede han at medvirke i 159 film og mere end 130 teaterstykker. Ove Sprogøe var samtidig et af branchens mest private mennesker. Han værnede om sit familieliv og åbnede så godt som aldrig sit hjem for offentligheden. For første gang kommer nu den samlede historie om den folkekære skuespillers liv på film og teater og bag hjemmets fire vægge, baseret på et omfattende kildemateriale og mere end 90 nye interviews med den nære familie, private venner samt en perlerække af dansk film og teaters største navne.

Ove Sprogøe

I de glade 90’ere tog Me & My musikverdenen med storm med ørehængeren Dub-I-Dub. Musikgenren Eurodance blev født, og søstrene Pernille og Susanne fra Kolding blev internationalt anerkendte popstjerner. Bogen Me & My – musik, magt og misbrug er en skildring bag kulissen om børnestjerner med store drømme, møder med magtfulde mænd, hemmeligheder, misbrug og ikke mindst om kampen for at finde sig selv i musikkens verden, på trods.

Me & My - Musik, magt og misbrug

"Guided Meditation – Time Out" by Brahma Khumaris offers an atmospheric guided meditation that will help you unwind and reconnect with yourself. This guided meditation is invaluable for when you want to take a few minutes out to recharge your batteries or to get creativity and positivity happening in your thoughts. The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University is an international organisation working at all levels of society for positive change. Established in 1937 it now carries out a wide range of educational programmes for the development of human and spiritual values throughout its 4000 branches in over 86 countries. The University is a Non-Governmental Organisation in general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and in consultative status with UNICEF. It is also the recipient of seven UN Peace Messenger awards. Local centres provide courses and lectures in meditation and positive values, enabling individuals to recognise their true potential and make the most of their lives. The University offers all its services free of charge.

Amritvani

Guided Meditation – Time Out

Frank Cascio was a close friend of tragic superstar Michael Jackson for more than twenty-five years. In My Friend Michael, Cascio offers a deeply personal, behind-the-scenes look at the Michael Jackson he knew. Filled with never-before-told stories and intimate details, My Friend Michael is the most candid, moving, and provocative portrait of the “King of Pop” to date—a fair and loving portrait of a true American pop music icon and of a remarkable friendship that endured through triumph and struggle, scandal and controversy.

My Friend Michael

WINNER OF THE SILVER ARIAS AWARD 2024 IN THE BEST AUDIO BOOK OR READING CATEGORY 'Love this book! It triggers so many memories of the rave era. Thoroughly recommended.' - FATBOY SLIM 'Captures the hedonism and humour of the nineties with a laugh-out-loud honesty. The perfect Ibiza holiday read...if you can get it through customs!' - JUDGE JULES 'Some great stories from those early rave days. Really made me giggle.' - CARL COX As a humble barman at the M25 Orbital raves, Kirk Field witnessed the moment acid house exploded. Inspired by media lies to start writing the truth about what he saw unfolding, Kirk became a 'raving' reporter for the clubbers' bible Mixmag, covering the historic parties from the inside and sending sweat-soaked dispatches from distant dancefloors as the scene expanded across Europe and beyond. With a cast of characters including Diego Maradona, Timothy Leary, the KLF, Michael Eavis, Genesis P-Orridge, Brigitte Nielsen, Boris Yeltsin, Boy George, Saddam Hussein's wife, the president of Tunisia, the CIA, the KGB, Dave Courtney, Norman Lamont's dominatrix and even Her Majesty the Queen, Kirk's whirlwind account of the golden age of clubbing tells the story of what really happened in the 'naughty '90s', exposing the seedy underbelly of rave culture while also capturing the nostalgic spirit of the era. Told through a mixture of vivid first-person narrative, surreal insider anecdotes and incisive social commentary, this honest, hilarious and uncensored postcard of hedonism will appeal to anyone who's ever put their hands in the air like they just don't care.

Rave New World

A GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, PITCHFORK, NPR, METRO AND HERALD SCOTLAND BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018 ‘The definitive grime biography’ NME ’A landmark genre history’ Pitchfork This audiobook is narrated by Ash Hunter, stage and screen actor who is currently playing Hamilton in the West End production of the musical. The year 2000. As Britain celebrates the new millennium, something is stirring in the crumbling council estates of inner-city London. Making beats on stolen software, spitting lyrics on tower block rooftops and beaming out signals from pirate-radio aerials, a group of teenagers raised on UK garage, American hip-hop and Jamaican reggae stumble upon a dazzling new genre. Against all odds, these young MCs will grow up to become some of the UK’s most famous musicians, scoring number one records and dominating British pop culture for years to come. Hip-hop royalty will fawn over them, billion dollar brands will queue up to beg for their endorsements and through their determined DIY ethics they’ll turn the music industry's logic on its head. But getting there won’t be easy. Successive governments will attempt to control their music, their behaviour and even their clothes. The media will demonise them and the police will shut down their clubs. National radio stations and live music venues will ban them. There will be riots, fighting in the streets, even murder. And the inner-city landscape that shaped them will be changed beyond all recognition. Drawn from over a decade of in depth interviews and research with all the key MCs, DJs and industry players, in this extraordinary book the UK’s best grime journalist Dan Hancox tells the remarkable story of how a group of outsiders went on to create a genre that has become a British institution. Here, for the first time, is the full story of grime.

Inner City Pressure

In Here We Are Now: The Lasting Impact of Kurt Cobain, Charles R. Cross, author of the New York Times bestselling Cobain biography Heavier Than Heaven, examines the legacy of the Nirvana front man and takes on the question: why does Kurt Cobain still matter so much, 20 years after his death? Kurt Cobain is the icon born of the 90s, a man whose legacy continues to influence pop culture and music. Cross explores the impact Cobain has had on music, fashion, film, and culture, and attempts to explain his lasting and looming legacy.

Here We Are Now

Jane Aamund er som en magnet. De gode historier og morsomme oplevelser klæber til hende. I Dengang det var sjovt skruer Jane tiden tilbage. Til de karakterer, der har krydset hendes vej, og de oplevelser hun har haft som skribent, og ikke mindst som menneske med appetit på livet. Janes verden er både kulørt og broget. Hun har blandt andet været bortført på Sardinien, på ferie med 98 mænd, er blevet anholdt af politiet og været i ashram hos en indisk guru i USA. Hendes hverdag har været be- folket af store personligheder og tragiske skæbner. Og de er alle genstand for Janes skarpe blik og morsomme pen i Dengang det var sjovt.

Dengang det var sjovt

Vi kender ham fra store roller på teatret, fra Olsen Bandene-filmene, som Christian i tv-serien Sommer – og ikke mindst som Kristen Skjern i Matador. Nu ser Jesper Langberg, der i januar 2013 stoppede karrieren, tilbage på et langt liv som skuespiller. IKKE ET SEKUND ER SPILDT er fortællingen om en mand, der nærmest blev født ind i faget som søn af skuespilleren Sigurd Langberg og lillebror til filmstjernen Ebbe Langberg. Det er en morsom, fascinerende og ærlig historie om fantastiske oplevelser, store drømme og personlige kampe med både misbrug og egne og andres forventninger. Lydbogen er indlæst af Lars Thiesgaard.

Ikke et sekund spildt

Lydbogen er indlæst af Phillip Faber selv, og indeholder også 20 sange samt melodistumper og -eksempler indspillet specielt til lydbogen. Den danske sangskat er enestående. Ingen andre lande har så broget og rig en arv, der bruges og fornyes hver eneste dag. Den samler mennesker på tværs af alle skel, og fællessangen blomstrer med talrige arrangementer over hele landet. Senest under coronakrisen er interessen for sang vokset, og skønne strofer og smukke melodier dyrkes i fællesskab endda på landsdækkende tv. Komponisten og dirigenten Phillip Faber deler i denne lydbog sin glæde ved den danske sang og øser af sin viden om emnet. Han fortæller om de danske sange, hvad sang betyder for os, hvad der gør en sang god, melodiopbygning, tekster, sanghistorie og om alt det, som sang gør ved os. Desuden afslører han 20 af sine yndlingssange og tager lytteren med på spændende og nørdede ture rundt i de udvalgte melodier og tekster, der samtidig er nogle af de mest elskede sange herhjemme. Phillip Faber fremfører selv de udvalgte sange, så det er en bog, der både kan høres og synges med på.

Den danske sang

En af Danmarks mest farverige og folkekære kunstnere fortæller om sit festlige liv og sin store sorg. Biografien om Sussi Nielsen, den ene halvdel af den ikoniske popduo Sussi og Leo, er en skøn og livsbekræftende fortælling om en kvinde, der har vundet manges hjerter med sin bramfrihed og ukuelige livsvilje. I fem årtier har Sussi og Leo underholdt danskerne med et medrivende show på scenerne rundt om i landet. Den nu 67-årige musiker har aldrig været bange for at hive op i kjolen og vise ben og baller, og sammen med sin mand har hun aften efter aften skabt en fest for hundredtusindvis af danskere. Sussi er kendt for at sige tingene lige ud, og det er netop hendes ærlighed og charmerende facon, der har gjort hende til en af Danmarks mest folkekære personligheder. Men bag facaden har hun oplevet både lykke og sorg. I biografien kommer vi helt tæt på hendes livs udfordringer. Sussi fortæller om tabet af sin mand og musikalske partner, og om hvordan hun efter hans død i februar 2023 har været tvunget til at genopfinde sig selv både personligt og professionelt. Bogen giver et indblik i, hvordan hun har håndteret sorgen og savnet efter sit livs kærlighed, og hvordan hun har fundet mod og styrke til fortsat at optræde og sprede glæde blandt sit store publikum. Jeg er Sussi er en varm, rørende og humoristisk beretning – fortalt af et festfyrværkeri af en kvinde, som det er umuligt ikke at elske.

Jeg er Sussi

Dirch Hartvig Passer blev født den 18. maj 1926 på Østerbro i København. Hans forældre var hjemmegående mor Ragnhild Fich og skibsfører Vilhelm Passer. Han havde to yngre søstre, Kirsten og Marchen, og han tog realeksamen på Bryggervangens skole. Derefter blev han indmeldt på J. Lauritzens Søfartsskole Kogtved (ved Svendborg) i 1944. Men han ville meget, meget hellere være skuespiller, og derfor gik han på De frederiksbergske teatres Elevskole. Dirch Passer havde fire længerevarende forhold med: Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen (1949-1958, gift 4. marts 1950), Judy Gringer (1958-1963, ikke gift), Hanne Bjerre (1963-1976, gift 1970) og Bente Askjær (1976-1980, ikke gift). Han fik to børn, Dorte (f. 1951) med SHR og Josefine (f. 1966) med HB. Dirch Passer døde onsdag den 3. september 1980. Han blev med andre ord kun 54 år gammel. Han var med i mere end 100 film. Han var med i et lige så svimlende antal revyer. Han lavede biografreklamer, han indspillede plader, han optrådte på markeder og dyrskuer landet rundt, og i perioder drak han mindst én flaske whisky om dagen. Det var ikke alt sammen lige godt, dét han lavede. Men det bedste, han lavede, var genialt - og han er på mange måder stadig Danmarks største og mest grænseoverskridende komiker. Han er stadig elsket af de fleste. Også dem, der ikke kan huske ham. Selv børn elsker at se Dirch Passer-film. Og den biografi, som Dirch Passer fortjener, er aldrig blevet skrevet før nu. Alle hans kolleger, venner og familie medvirker i bogen. Alle har åbnet dørene, for alle vil gerne fortælle historien om Dirch. Lydbogen er indlæst af Peter Secher Schmidt.

Dirch Passer

Two sisters. Two voices. One Heart. The mystery of ""Magic Man."" The wicked riff of ""Barracuda."" The sadness and beauty of ""Alone."" The raw energy of ""Crazy On You."" These songs, and so many more, are part of the fabric of American music. Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has given fans everywhere classic, raw, and pure badass rock and roll for more than three decades. As the only sisters in rock who write their own music and play their own instruments, Ann and Nancy have always stood apart—certainly from their male counterparts but also from their female peers. By refusing to let themselves and their music be defined by their gender, and by never allowing their sexuality to overshadow their talent, the Wilson sisters have made their mark, and in the process paved the way for many of today's female artists. In Kicking and Dreaming, Ann and Nancy, with the help of critically acclaimed and bestselling music biographer Charles R. Cross, recount a journey that has taken them from a gypsy-like life as the children of a globe-trotting Marine to the frozen back roads of Vancouver, where they got their start as a band, to the pinnacle of success—and sometimes excess. In these pages, readers will learn the truth about the relationship that inspired ""Magic Man"" and ""Crazy On You,"" the turmoil of inter-band romances gone awry, the reality of life on the road as single women and then as mothers of small children, and the thrill of performing and in some cases partying with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Van Halen, Def Leppard, and other rock legends. It has not always been an easy path. Ann struggled with and triumphed over a childhood stutter, body image, and alcoholism; Nancy suffered the pain and disappointment of fertility issues and a failed marriage but ultimately found love again and happiness as a mom. Through it all, the sisters drew from the strength of a family bond that trumps everything else, as told in this intimate, honest, and uniquely female take on the rock and roll life. Throughout their career, Ann and Nancy have never found an answer to the question they are most frequently asked: ""What is it like to be a woman in rock and roll?"" Kicking and Dreaming puts that question to bed, once and for all.

Kicking & Dreaming

In the vein of Mary Karr’s Lit, Augusten Burroughs’ Dry and Sarah Hepola’s Blackout, As Needed for Pain is a raw and riveting—and often wryly funny—addiction memoir from one of New York media’s most accomplished editors which explores his never-before-told story of opioid addiction and the drastic impact it had on his life and career. Dan Peres wasn’t born to be a media insider. As an awkward, magic-obsessed adolescent, nothing was further from his reality than the catwalks of Paris or the hallways of glossy magazine publishers. A gifted writer and shrewd cultural observer, Peres eventually took the leap—even when it meant he had to fake a sense of belonging in a new world of famed fashion designers, celebrities, and some of media’s biggest names. But he had a secret: opiates. Peres’s career as an editor at W magazine and Details is well known, but little is known about his private life as a high-functioning drug addict. In As Needed for Pain, Peres lays bare for the first time the extent of his drug use—at one point a 60-pill-a-day habit. By turns humorous and gripping, Peres’s story is a cautionary coming-of-age tale filled with unforgettable characters and breathtaking brushes with disaster. But the heart of the book is his journey from outsider to insecure insider, what it took to get him there, and how he found his way back from a killing addiction. As Needed for Pain offers a rare glimpse into New York media’s past—a time when print magazines mattered—and a rarefied world of wealth, power, and influence. It is also a brilliant, shocking dissection of a life teetering on the edge of destruction, and what it took to pull back from the brink.

As Needed for Pain

Often dismissed by rock historians as a product of the antiseptic Californian country-music scene, an artist who relied on watered-down covers of classic rock n’ roll and pop standards, this description of Linda Ronstadt couldn’t be further from the truth. Throughout a recording career that has covered more than forty years she has recorded in a remarkable variety of styles from pure country to pop, light opera to big band standards and new wave to mariachi, often taking risks beyond the reach of many critically acclaimed artists. It would be hard, if not impossible, to find another vocalist who has had a more diversified career. In their press release for the album Winterlight her record company managed to convey exactly what it was that made Linda Ronstadt such a special artist. — “Versatile doesn’t begin to describe Linda Ronstadt’s astounding career – a wildly eclectic, devoutly adventurous journey through a myriad of styles and genres. Who else has worked with Philip Glass and Dolly Parton? Aaron Neville and Nelson Riddle? Ronstadt’s unforgettably gorgeous voice, at once technically dazzling and resonating with deep emotion, has woven a magical path from rock to mariachi, from country to opera, gathering critical and commercial success at every stop along the way." Linda Ronstadt - A Life In Music is an unauthorised biography that traces Linda Ronstadt's career from her days as a member of The Stone Poneys, her early solo albums, the critically acclaimed albums from the seventies, her work with Nelson Riddle , the foreign language recordings and her collaborations with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. The book gives an in-depth analysis of every studio album and is supported by a background to her life and the influences, musical and social, that shaped her career. Appendices in the book include a comprehensive discography, chart statistics, details of Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) and British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awards along with a list of Grammy Award nominations and wins. The book includes a foreword written by Andrew Gold.

Biography Series

Linda Ronstadt

"Efter at Mesterlære udkom i 2011, er der sket mange afgørende ting i mit liv. Jeg kan se, hvordan forestillingen om det gode, det højere og den bedste udgave af mig selv har været en drivkraft, men også hvordan den forestilling har skabt fjendskab i mit eget liv.Bogen handler om, hvordan jeg er kommet til forsoning med mig selv – fred i eget hus. Og om efter et langt liv at have fundet et nyt syn på kærlighed."Peter BastianDen 20. marts 2017 Sådan skrev musikeren Peter Bastian, en uge før han døde efter flere års sygdom, 73 år gammel. Ordene faldt som en indledning til denne bog, der gengiver Bastians begejstring og forundring over at være nået frem til en tro på at være altid allerede elsket. Et tankevækkende indblik i et menneskes inderlige længsel efter kærlighed.Bogen blev til ved en samtale på Arresødal Hospice, hvor forfatteren Tor Nørretranders var på besøg 11 dage før Peter Bastians død. De to venner talte sig gennem alt det, Peter Bastian havde på hjerte. En let redigeret båndudskrift blev til bogens tekst. Bogens billeder er udvalgt af Lars H.U.G. blandt tegninger og malerier udført af Peter Bastian gennem et langt liv.

Altid allerede elsket

Få hele historien om Johnny Madsen, den lune vestjyske spillemand, der har fornøjet og forfærdet danskerne gennem 50 år. Som ung legede Johnny Madsen med tanken om at blive præst. Men han fandt sin prædikestol til halballerne og på dunkle spillesteder, og der har han lige siden begejstret sit trofaste publikum med poetisk nerve og genuin vestjysk rock’n’roll. Musikeren og sangskriveren fra Thyborøn er en stolt særling i dansk rock, der har slingret ad sine helt egne veje. I denne opdaterede lydbogs-version af Anders Houmøller Thomsens bestseller-biografi fortæller Johnny Madsen bramfrit om sin kringlede og lange vej til toppen af dansk rock, hvor triumfen i slutningen af 1980’erne udviklede sig til en regulær Madsen-mania. Samtidig træder den engagerede Madsen i karakter i et heftigt opgør med det danske ”eventyrsamfund” og velfærds-diktatur, mens han hylder den ægte folkelighed, kunsten og næstekærligheden.

Johnny Madsen

LISBET DAHL har livet igennem stolet på sin intuition. På scenen, hvor hun har stået gennem mere end 50 år. Og i privatlivet, der har budt på dramatiske op- og nedture. I denne bog fortæller hun bramfrit og humoristisk om sit utraditionelle liv og deler ud af alt det, tilværelsen har lært hende på godt og ondt. Om at vokse op med en alenemor – og selv blive en. Om de skiftende mænd, hun har elsket og mistet. Om sin karriere som skuespiller og instruktør. Og om at finde sig til rette som 71-årig, omgivet af sine fem børn, syv børnebørn, en godmodig broholmer og den store revyfamilie på Bakken. UNDSKYLD, JEG BLANDER MIG er en levende, livsklog bog om at lytte til sin indre stemme og klare sig igennem tilværelsen uden at lade sig tynge af fortrydelse, eller af hvad andre mener.

Lisbet Dahl

Gennem mere end et halvt århundrede har Ghita Nørby givet liv til nogle af de mest markante figurer i danskernes fælles historiefortælling – fra benzintankens baronesse over Ingeborg i Matador til Misantropen s forføriske Célimène. Men hvad kræver det at blive landets førende skuespillerinde? Og hvad koster det? Ghita Nørby er – siger hun selv – et både »dybt rasende og meget elskværdigt menneske«. I denne usædvanlige biografi fortæller hun og en række af hendes venner, eksmænd, kollegaer, chefer og instruktører om hendes bemærkelsesværdige liv både på og uden for scenen. Om vejen fra konfektsøde roller i solbeskinnede folkekomedier til afgrundsdybe kvindeskikkelser i scenekunstens klassikere. Om heftige forelskelser og hårdhændede læremestre. Om gennembrud og sammenbrud. Om oprør og disciplin. Om hjemmerørt majonæse. Og om – som seksoghalvfjerdsårig – at befinde sig midt i sin anden kræftsygdom og på vej ud af sit fjerde ægteskab. Lydbogen er indlæst af skuespiller Tammi Øst, som har medvirket i utallige teaterforestillinger, senest Misantropen på Det Kongelige Teater som hun fik en Reumertpris for i 2011. Desuden er hun kendt for sine roller i tv-serier som fx Rejseholdet og Anna Pihl. LEA KORSGAARD , f. 1979, er journalist og medejer af bureauet Syndikat. Korsgaard er tidligere ansat på Politiken og Berlingske Tidende som kultur- og featureskribent, medforfatter til bogen Det store bogtyveri (2005) og samme år modtager af De Berlingske Journalisters Pris.

Ghita

Historier om hurtig berømmelse – og fald. Om pyromani, sladder, forræderi, selvmord, druk, bortførelser, narkomani, dødsulykker, knuste hjerter og bristede drømme. Pige træd varsomt er en fabelagtig og skæbnesvanger tidsrejse igennem vores danske underholdningsbranche. I 50 kapitler bevæger vi os ind i skyggerne, om på bagsiden af facaderne, og fortæller både rystende og bevægende skæbnefortællinger om kendte og ukendte navne. Nogle ryddede forsiderne som tidens store skandaler. Andre fik de færreste nogensinde at høre, fordi de blev dysset ned. Pige, træd varsomt, thi scenen er skrå hedder det i en folkekær og køn melodi, men hvordan er det lige, den krast slutter? Alle de sorger, i verden, du ved, dem skal du møde, før tæppet går ned. Jakob Steen Olsen er teaterredaktør og kulturjournalist på Berlingske samt fast paneldeltager i den populære podcast Det, vi taler om. Sammen med Rikke Rottensten er han desuden forfatter bl.a. til biografier om Stig Lommer, Preben Kaas og Lisbet Dahl.

Pige træd varsomt

I sin populære podcastserie ”Sørine og kærligheden” erkender Sørine Gotfredsen undervejs, at kærlighed er forbundet med noget andet og større end den afgrænsede, romantiske kærlighed mellem to mennesker. Den er forbundet med en livskraft, der kan give fornemmelsen af, at man går i ét med sine omgivelser, kommer i kreativt flow eller endda mærker tilstedeværelsen af noget guddommeligt. Forfatteren har på egen krop mærket nedslag af livskraft, når hun som stor pige lyttede til Kim Larsens musik. Som moden og erfaren præst blev hun efterhånden ramt af Grundtvigs salmer om menneskelivet. Grundtvig og Kim Larsen ejede begge den sande skjalds kraft. De kunne med deres sange forbinde mennesker med hinanden, med jord og himmel. De skrev begge tekster til samtiden, men løftede disse videre til det universelle. Grundtvig digtede bedst og mest, når han havde overvundet en af sine store og smertefulde sjælelige kriser, som han lærte at leve med. Kim Larsen gav ofte stemme til de forfløjne drømme og gadens poesi. De to digtere var fælles om at betragte mennesket som værdigt, at give det sjæl og ånd. "Livskraft" trækker på forfatterens egne erfaringer med at spejle sig i det store stof, vi er fælles om: litteraturen, sproget, myterne. Hun kender som præst og menneske de store dilemmaer, svære valg og ubegribelige fejltagelser, et menneskeliv oftest formes af. Med bogen og den løbende dialog med Grundtvig og Kim Larsen viser hun, at enhver kan få adgang til en skønhed og rigdom, der bedst beskrives som livskraften.

Livskraft

Skuespiller Allan Olsen kunne være død af druk allerede i sin tidlige ungdom. Men som 33-årig gav han et ultimativt løfte til sig selv og sin familie: Han ville aldrig drikke mere. Det løfte har han nu holdt i 25 år. Allan Olsen lever stadig med alkoholen tæt inde på livet, men i dag hjælper han alt fra kriminelle til kendisser med at vende ryggen til alkohol og stoffer. Han har i flere år arbejdet i danske fængsler som professionel rådgiver for indsatte med misbrugsproblemer, og han ved derfor alt om, hvordan narko og alkohol kan smadre livet for mange mennesker. I JEG TOG EN ANDEN VEJ fortæller han åbenhjertigt om sin nedtur. Om en vanskelig barndom og ungdom. Om kriminalitet og resocialisering. Men også om den fantastiske skuespillerkarriere, der begyndte, mens han endnu stod i lære som glarmester, og hvor han har fejret 40 års jubilæum. Og så giver han et bud på, hvordan man kan samle sig selv op og begynde på en frisk. Som hans figur Charly engang sagde, da han fik at vide, at han ikke kunne tomle på motorvejen: ”Så tager jeg da bare en anden vej. Der er da veje nok!”

Jeg tog en anden vej

Preben Kristensen er gået på opdagelse i sit liv. For hvordan hænger det egentlig sammen? Arbejderdrengen fra Skive, der havnede på de bonede gulve. Folkelig komiker den ene aften, højtagtet karakterskuespiller den næste. Et yderst privat menneske – i offentlighedens skarpe lys. Preben Kristen fortæller levende og tænksomt om sit livs forunderlige rejse. Om barndomshjemmets stærke værdier, der bar ham frem: flid, nysgerrighed, livsglæde. Om fem årtiers dansk underholdning, komplet med sværdslag i kulissen, hans egen kamp for anerkendelse og ofte morsomme møder med nogle af landets største ikoner. Kort sagt en rørende og varm bog fra et menneske, som gør sig umage med at se livet i lyse nuancer.

Husk at være glad

Så grin dog! er en livsbekræftende og åbenhjertig fortælling om en af vores mest elskede og originale kunstnere. Skuespilleren, komikeren og cirkusdirektøren Søren Østergaard åbner døren til en fortælling om en gøgler, en drømmer og et viljestærkt menneske, der både har fået sit eget cirkus, et tivoli, kunst på sine vægge, et hus i Italien og et i Nordsjælland, verdens eneste cirkusvogn med varme i badeværelsesgulvet, en hund, der hedder Bob, og en hustru – Lisbet Lundquist – der gør ham lykkelig hver dag. Som cirkusdirektør har Østergaard med dødsforagt entreret med personligheder som Smadremanden, Målermanden, Bager-Jørgen og Marianne, kort sagt en perlerække af store egoer – kunstneriske legender, der i denne bog løfter sløret for, hvordan de oplever livet i cirkus, og ikke mindst hvordan de ser på cirkusdirektøren. Bogen er også en fortælling om livets op- og nedture, om forældrenes skilsmisse og en far, der ikke havde meget til overs for sønnens drøm om at blive skuespiller. Søren fortæller ligeledes om en sygdom, der er blevet en følgesvend og et vilkår, han må leve med. På trods af den store anerkendelse, en fornem karriere med både sjove og seriøse roller, anmelderros og år efter år et fyldt cirkustelt, er Søren Østergaard stadig et beskedent menneske, der kan tvivle på, om det, han laver, nu også er godt nok. Som han siger, når han inviteres på middage på parnasset: ”Hvad ser de i mig?” Lisbet Lundquist deltager med skønne anekdoter og kærlige lovprisninger.

Søren Østergaard. Så grin dog!

The Collector’s Edition: The first hardback print run will feature an exclusive foiled board design. Order now to avoid missing out!‘A rock ‘n’ roll memoir like no other’ Daily Mail ‘A gutsy account of tenacity and perseverance…Cher’s voice reverberates with the grit and depth that made her famous.’ The New York Times THERE IS ONLY ONE CHER … … and for seven decades she has been showing us why. Cher holds the attention of the world with her voice, her acting, her style, her wit and her unstoppable spirit. Now, for the first time, she tells her story in her own voice – as honest as it is hilarious, as powerful as it is perceptive. Cher’s childhood was anything but normal. As her mother Georgia – blessed with movie-star looks and a knockout voice – moved them around the country over and again in the hope of finding fame, her school life wasn’t straightforward. But she always knew she was going to be somebody when she grew up. Cher’s powerful instinct to keep moving eventually landed her in the arms of Sonny Bono. The duo became famous beyond their wildest dreams, from humble beginnings singing backup in Phil Spector’s studio through to pop stardom as Sonny and Cher, and then on to the television show that made them household names. But as time passed, fame changed the dynamic of their relationship and Cher evolved from a wide-eyed teenager into a woman. She started fighting for herself, breaking away from Sonny’s control – and realising that things were not as they seemed. Taking risks, making headlines, falling in love, Cher struggled and stumbled while trying to become her own woman. Cher: The Memoir, Part One brings us to the brink of her next chapter, as she begins to chart her own path, finally claiming her rightful place in the world and becoming CHER.

Cher

The Untold Journey of Matthew Perry: From Friends Fame to Personal Battles Matthew Perry charmed a generation as the sarcastic but lovable Chandler Bing on Friends. Now, embark on the rollercoaster journey of the man behind the character in this intimate biography. From reaching meteoric heights of success to wrestling his own inner demons, Perry’s story is one of resilience and redemption. Get the inside scoop on the Friends cast as you dive into never-before-told stories of camaraderie behind the scenes. Witness Perry’s courage as he faces adversity head-on, battling addictions and emerging as a beacon of hope. Trace his acting evolution from sitcom sensation to versatile film actor, gaining insight into the pivotal choices that shaped his diverse roles. But Matthew Perry’s story doesn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling. Follow along an emotional road of love, heartbreak and the perplexing circumstances surrounding his premature passing in 2023. Told with compassion and care, this is a portrait of a beloved icon - one who made us laugh and now continues to inspire, even in tragedy. Filled with humor and heart, this is the making of an icon as well as the story of a man who touched lives. If you want to discover the real Matthew Perry, this is one journey you don’t want to miss.

Matthew Perry Biography

This candid memoir of music, fame, endurance, “true triumphs, and challenges” (Matt Pinfield, DJ and TV host) from Deryck Whibley, lead singer of Sum 41, follows his rise from a punk kid to an international star. From his earliest days growing up in Canada, Deryck Whibley loved music and couldn’t wait to achieve something bigger and better than the humble path that lay before him. Whibley was raised by a single mom and their small family constantly moved, so he was used to being the new kid, starting fights (or finishing them), and connecting with people who shared his sensibility for chaotic fun and loud music. Sum 41 was born of a group of friends who loved to jam, shared a DIY ethos, and were determined to be rock stars one day. Walking Disaster is Whibley’s story, but it is also the untold story of Sum 41. It “barrels in like a tornado of extreme highs and lows” (Los Angeles Times) as Whibley takes you backstage, into the recording booth, and through the formation and rise of the band whose story is inextricably woven with his own. With his insightful, earnest, and genuine voice, Whibley gets real about fame, fortune, and the music industry. Detailing everything from winning at the MTV Video Music Awards and being nominated for a Grammy to revisiting his high-profile relationships and friendships, contending with invasive paparazzi, and suffering from health issues that brought him to the brink, Whibley offers an insightful and unforgettable memoir.

Walking Disaster

The #1 New York Times Bestseller Includes six new songs by Jessica Simpson, available exclusively in the Open Book audiobook. Performed by the author featuring her music throughout. Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she's kept since age fifteen, and brimming with her unique humor and down-to-earth humanity, Open Book is as inspiring as it is entertaining. This was supposed to be a very different book. Five years ago, Jessica Simpson was approached to write a motivational guide to living your best life. She walked away from the offer, and nobody understood why. The truth is that she didn’t want to lie. Jessica couldn’t be authentic with her readers if she wasn’t fully honest with herself first. Now America’s Sweetheart, preacher’s daughter, pop phenomenon, reality tv pioneer, and the billion-dollar fashion mogul invites readers on a remarkable journey, examining a life that blessed her with the compassion to help others, but also burdened her with an almost crippling need to please. Open Book is Jessica Simpson using her voice, heart, soul, and humor to share things she’s never shared before. First celebrated for her voice, she became one of the most talked-about women in the world, whether for music and fashion, her relationship struggles, or as a walking blonde joke. But now, instead of being talked about, Jessica is doing the talking. Her book shares the wisdom and inspirations she’s learned and shows the real woman behind all the pop-culture cliché’s — “chicken or fish,” “Daisy Duke,” ""football jinx,"" “mom jeans,” “sexual napalm…” and more. Open Book is an opportunity to laugh and cry with a close friend, one that will inspire you to live your best, most authentic life, now that she is finally living hers. Includes the songs “Heartbeat,” “Practice What You Preach,” “Sweet Temptation,” “Your Fool”(featuring Willie Nelson), “Party of One,” and “Free Will” by Jessica Simpson.

Open Book

From the acclaimed author of Rip It Up and Start Again and Retromania—“the foremost popular music critic of this era (Times Literary Supplement)—comes the definitive cultural history of glam and glitter rock, celebrating its outlandish fashion and outrageous stars, including David Bowie and Alice Cooper, and tracking its vibrant legacy in contemporary pop. Spearheaded by David Bowie, Alice Cooper, T. Rex, and Roxy Music, glam rock reveled in artifice and spectacle. Reacting against the hairy, denim-clad rock bands of the late Sixties, glam was the first true teenage rampage of the new decade. In Shock and Awe, Simon Reynolds takes you on a wild cultural tour through the early Seventies, a period packed with glitzy costumes and alien make-up, thrilling music and larger-than-life personas. Shock and Awe offers a fresh, in-depth look at the glam and glitter phenomenon, placing it the wider Seventies context of social upheaval and political disillusion. It explores how artists like Lou Reed, New York Dolls, and Queen broke with the hippie generation, celebrating illusion and artifice over truth and authenticity. Probing the genre’s major themes—stardom, androgyny, image, decadence, fandom, apocalypse—Reynolds tracks glam’s legacy as it unfolded in subsequent decades, from Eighties art-pop icons like Kate Bush through to twenty-first century idols of outrage such as Lady Gaga. Shock and Awe shows how the original glam artists’ obsessions with fame, extreme fashion, and theatrical excess continue to reverberate through contemporary pop culture.

Shock and Awe

From one of America’s leading reporters comes a deeply personal, extraordinarily powerful look at the most volatile crises he has witnessed around the world, from New Orleans to Baghdad and beyond. Dispatches from the Edge of the World is a book that gives us a rare up-close glimpse of what happens when the normal order of things is suddenly turned upside down, whether it’s a natural disaster, a civil war, or a heated political battle. Over the last year, few people have witnessed more scenes of chaos and conflict than Anderson Cooper, whose groundbreaking coverage on CNN has become the touchstone of twenty-first century journalism. This book explores in a very personal way the most important - and most dangerous - crises of our time, and the surprising impact they have had on his life. From the devastating tsunami in South Asia to the suffering Niger, and ultimately Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Cooper shares his own experiences of traversing the globe, covering the world’s most astonishing stories. As a television journalist, he has the gift of speaking with an emotional directness that cuts through the barriers of the medium. In his first book, that passion communicates itself through a rich fabric of memoir and reportage, reflection and first-person narrative. Unflinching and utterly engrossing, this is the story of an extraordinary year in a reporter’s life.

Dispatches from the Edge

Have you ever wondered what it would be like talk to Parker Posey? On an airplane, with Parker as your seat companion, perhaps? Parker's irreverent, hilarious, and enchanting memoir gives you the incredible opportunity. Full of personal stories, whimsical how-tos, recipes, and beautiful handmade collages created by the author herself, You're On an Airplane is a delight in every way. In her first book, actress and star of movies such as Dazed and Confused, Party Girl, You've Got Mail, The House of Yes, and so many more, Posey opens up about the art of acting, life on the set, and the realities of its accompanying fame. A funny and colorful southern childhood prepared Posey for a life of creating and entertaining, which not only extends to acting but to the craft of pottery, sewing, collage, yoga and cooking, all of which readers will find in this whimsical, hilarious, always entertaining book. Parker takes us into her childhood home, behind the scenes of the indie film revolution in the 90s, the delightful absurdity of the big-budget genre thrillers she's turned into art in a whole new way, and the creativity that will always be part of both her acting and her personal life. With Posey's memorable, hilarious and poignant voice, her book gives the reader a feeling of traveling through not only a memoir, but an exploration, meditation, and celebration of what it means to be an artist. Buckle up and enjoy the journey.

You're on an Airplane

The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter bares her heart and soul in this intimate memoir, a story of music, stardom, love, family, heritage, and resilience. She inspired songs—Leon Russell wrote “A Song for You” and “Delta Lady” for her, Stephen Stills wrote “Cherokee.” She co-wrote songs—“Superstar” and the piano coda to “Layla,” uncredited. She sang backup for Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, and Stills, before finding fame as a solo artist with such hits as “We're All Alone” and “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher.” Following her story from Lafayette, Tennessee to becoming one of the most sought after rock vocalists in LA in the 1970s, Delta Lady chronicles Rita Coolidge’s fascinating journey throughout the ’60s-’70s pop/rock universe. A muse to some of the twentieth century’s most influential rock musicians, she broke hearts, and broke up bands. Her relationship with drummer Jim Gordon took a violent turn during the legendary 1970 Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour; David Crosby maintained that her triangle with Stills and Graham Nash was the last straw for the group. Her volatile six-year marriage to Kris Kristofferson yielded two Grammys, a daughter, and one of the Baby Boom generation’s epic love stories. Throughout it all, her strength, resilience, and inner and outer beauty—along with her strong sense of heritage and devotion to her family—helped her to not only survive, but thrive. Co-written with best-selling author Michael Walker, Delta Lady is a rich, deeply personal memoir that offers a front row seat to an iconic era, and illuminates the life of an artist whose career has helped shape modern American culture.

Delta Lady

From the veteran New York Times bestselling biographer comes a major, in-depth look at one of the most enduring American icons of all time, “the Duke,” John Wayne. As he did in his bestselling biographies of Jimmy Stewart and Clint Eastwood, acclaimed Hollywood biographer Marc Eliot digs deep beneath the myth in this revealing look at the most legendary Western film hero of all time; the man with the distinctive voice, walk, and demeanor who was an inspiration to many and a symbol of American masculinity, power, and patriotism. Eliot pays tribute to the man and the myth, identifying and analyzing the many interesting contradictions that made John Wayne who he was: an Academy Award-winning actor associated with cowboys and soldiers who didn’t like horses and never served in a war; a Republican icon who voted for Democrats Roosevelt and Truman; a white man often accused of racism who married three Mexican wives. Here are stories of the movies he made famous as well as numerous friends and legendary colleagues such as John Ford, Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood, and Dean Martin. A top box-office draw for more than three decades—starring in 142 films from Stagecoach and True Grit, for which he won the Oscar to The Quiet Man and The Green Berets—John Wayne’s life and career paralleled nearly the entire twentieth century, from the Depression through World War II to the upheavals of the 1960s. Setting his life within the sweeping political and social transformations that defined the nation, Eliot’s masterful portrait of the man they called Duke is a remarkable in depth look at a life and the “American Century” itself.

American Titan

The voice of motor racing and much loved public figure – and the man responsible for introducing millions of viewers to the previously inaccessible world of Formula 1 – tells the story of his incident-packed life, with a brand new chapter on his globetrotting adventures since retirement. Murray Walker is a national treasure. When the man who made famous the catch phrase 'Unless I'm very much mistaken… I AM very much mistaken!!!' announced that he was retiring as ITV's Grand Prix commentator, the media reacted as if the sport itself was losing one of its biggest stars. His reputation for mistakes was the making of Walker. He was the fan who happened to be given the keys to the commentary box – and never wanted to give them back. His high-octane delivery kept viewers on the edge of their seats, while his passion for talking about the sport he loved was matched by an all-encompassing knowledge gained through hours of painstaking research before every race. In his book he writes about his childhood and the influence that his father, British motorcycle champion Graham Walker, had on his career. Failing to match his father's achievements on the track after active service in World War II, he made a successful career for himself in advertising which catapulted him to the top of his profession. An offer from the BBC to take over the commentary seat for their F1 broadcasts was too good to turn down, and it wasn't long before the infamous 'Murrayisms' enlivened a sport which until then had been shrouded in a cloak of unfathomable technical jargon and mind-numbing statistics. He also talks about the biggest changes in the sport over the last 50 years, in particular the safety issues which came to the fore after the tragic death of Ayrton Senna, which he witnessed first hand. His partnership with James Hunt behind the microphone is the subject of some hilarious anecdotes, while his views on drivers past and present such as Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher make for fascinating reading.

Murray Walker

Discover The Songwriting Technique Used In 97% Of All Hit Songs How To Use Subtle Psychological Triggers To Captivate ANY Audience. Writing Pop, Rock, RnB or Hip Hop has never been easier or more fun. Master The Art Of Writing Addicting Songs Music is a tough industry to break into. With production gear being affordable for the first time in history, it seems like EVERYONE is making music these days. Getting noticed in the continuous stream of information that is the internet seems almost impossible. BUT: There is a technique designed specifically to captivate and hook an audience and with The Addiction Formula, you can learn it in a couple of hours. You will learn all about Lyric-Less Storytelling, a technique used by the most successful songwriters of our time. If you've always wanted to know how to write songs that stick out and speak to a large audience, this is the book for you. The Songwriting Book For A New Generation Of Songwriters The 60s are OVER! Songwriting today is a very different experience than it was when the Beatles were on the air. By combining Arrangement, Harmony, Melody, Rhythm, Lyrics and Production in one deviously simple technique this is the first songwriting book that speaks to an all-writing, all-producing DIY generation. Includes Over 317 Techniques You Will Be Able To Use INSTANTLY Part 2 of The Addiction Formula is almost like a dictionary of hit songwriting techniques. All the tools are hand-picked from hit songs of the past 30 years. But this book is far more than just a list of tips and tricks: The Addiction Formula also shows you how the techniques can be applied to your songs. It puts all of what you learn into perspective and shows you how they all fit together. With 331 Examples Incl. Songs By Rihanna, Katy Perry, Drake and Maroon 5 Are you sick and tired of being taught techniques based on some old County song you've never heard of? One of my guidelines for writing this book was to only include hit songs from the past 30 years. Every single technique in The Addiction Formula is proven with one or more examples to show it in action and to help you learn it quickly and easy. I mean, hey, you get to learn by listening to the songs you listen to anyways! It's fun, quick and practical. Completely Revised 2nd Edition: Contains All New Bonus Chapter This version of the Addiction Formula contains a new bonus chapter on an emerging trend in Pop Music and Hip Hop. It also adds a plethora of new techniques for you to add to your personal toolbox. Original Audio Examples Included For the first time ever in an audio book, original music - composed just for this book - is used to clarify and explain the principles.

The Addiction Formula | A holistic approach to writing captivating, memorable hit songs (2nd edition)

Peter Lund Madsen & Anders Lund Madsen synger titelsangen "Alting bliver bedre i morgen" fra deres fælles shows, der blander videnskab og humor. Børdrene Lund Madsen: Vocal Maiken Ingvordsen: Kor Christian Reinholtz: Guitars Peter Hedegaard Moldaschl: Keys Kasper Villaume: Keys Peter Pedersen: Bas Søren Anker Madsen: Trommer Skrevet af Maiken Ingvordsen og Søren Anker Madsen Produceret af Maiken Ingvordsen, Kasper Villaume, Boe Larsen Mix og mastering: Boe Larsen, Millfactory Studios, januar 2016

Alting bliver bedre i morgen

Bodil Jørgensen mestrer både det inderlige og det absurde. Hun er i dag en af Danmarks mest succesfulde skuespillere, kendt fra et bredt spekter af roller, der strækker sig fra Hvidstengruppens krokone til den vrede sønderjyde i Rytteriets dialektservice. I filmens og teatrets verden, der umiddelbart kan virke glamourøs med røde løbere, champagnebobler og primadonnanykker, er det ifølge Bodil Jørgensen ekstra vigtigt at slå dørene op og vise, hvad der gemmer sig bag scenetæppet. Det gør Bodil i "En rejse gennem bly og græs". Her fortæller hun åbenhjertigt, varmt og med stor følsomhed om sin barndom og sine usikre år på skuespillerskolen, om familien, ægteskab og en svær skilsmisse, om sin tro og om at holde fast i de sande værdier og i livskraften – også når livet slår en kolbøtte. Som det gjorde for Bodil Jørgensen, da hun i juni 2014 under en filmoptagelse kom ud for en frygtelig ulykke.

Bodil Jørgensen

Gasolin slog alle rekorder i dansk rock i de bevægede 70’ere, og i "Gasolin - masser af succes" får du Peder Bundgaards personlige fortælling om platinplader, turnéer, bajere og hårdt arbejde. Peder Bundgaard følger det danske rockband fra havnen (Christianshavn) fra starten i 1969 og hele vejen, til de gav deres sidste koncert i 1978. Historien om Gasolin i 70’erne er et lille stykke danmarkshistorie. "Bogen er først og fremmest et loyalt og kærligt musikalsk portræt af gruppen og den tid, de levede i. Hvordan tiden var med til at forme Gasolin, og hvordan Gasolin tolkede tiden." - Lars B. Jørgensen, Berlingske Tidende

Gasolin – masser af succes

I ”Hele Danmarks Grethe” fortæller Grethe Sønck om et langt og spændende liv på de skrå brædder. Fra barndommen i Jylland og de første talentkonkurrencer, som hun vandt igen og igen, til det professionelle liv som sanger og skuespiller og ægteskaberne med Hjalmar Nicolausen og Sejr Volmer-Sørensen. Bogen udkom første gang i 1995. Grethe Sønck (1929-2010) var en dansk skuespiller og sangerinde. Hun har udgivet en lang række plader, medvirket i Dansk Melodi Grand Prix og optrådt i både revyer og film. Grethe Sønck var ridder af Dannebrog.

Hele Danmarks Grethe

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