A name synonymous with ground-breaking music; Tony Visconti has worked with the most dynamic and influential names in pop; from T.Rex and Iggy Pop to David Bowie and U2. This is the compelling life story of the man who helped shape music history; and gives a unique; first-hand insight into life in London during the late 1960s and 70s.This memoir takes you on a roller-coaster journey through the glory days of pop music; when men wore sequins and pop could truly rock. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories of big names such as Bowie; Viscontis unique access to the hottest talent; both on stage and off; for over five decades is complemented by unseen photographs from his own personal archive; offering a glimpse at music history that few have witnessed so intimately.Soon after abandoning his native New York to pursue his musical career in the UK; Visconti was soon in the thick of the emerging glam rock movement; launching T.Rex to commercial success and working with the then-unknown David Bowie.Since his fateful move to the land of tea and beer drunk straight from the can; Visconti has worked with such names as T.Rex; Thin Lizzy; Wings; The Boomtown Rats; Marsha Hunt; Procol Harum; and more recently Ziggy Marley; Mercury Rev; the Manic Street Preachers and Morrissey on his acclaimed new album Ringleader of the Tormentors.Even Viscontis personal life betrays an existence utterly immersed in music. Married to first to Siegrid Berman; then to Mary Hopkin and later to May Pang; he counts many of the musicians and producers he has worked with as close friends and is himself a celebrated musician.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The LOOK INSIDE is wrong for this title. Not what you getBy StretchWhen I ordered the Classic Rock Chord songbook. it had two options on one site. One option just appeared to be larger and based on the LOOK IN SITE. had the same song content and format. but I just received the bigger book and its completely different then advertised. The large version I received is not a Chord Songbook but sheet music and has a completely different song list/TOC then advertised. Beware. This version is newer. Classic Rock: Guitar Chord Songbook (6 inch. x 9 inch.)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. fun to learn onBy D. BoydenI am an adult beginner. This gave me a fun way to learn new chords and immediately play music I like. Chords work great playing along with my CDs. Good selection and well organized. My only negative is the book is a little small so it doesnt lay open like most music books. No big deal.I just made photocopies of my favorite songs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy quili619Great guitar chord songbook. I am having a lot fun learning and playing these songs.
