Def Leppards unstoppable; anthemic hard rock has earned it sales of more than 65 million albums worldwide and a legion of dedicated fans. This fully authorized visual history of the band follows them from the new wave of British heavy metal to their massive Pyromania and Hysteria albums to the sustained power of their records and tours today. Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has been shooting Def Leppard since 1978; and his candid and definitive pictures have helped capture and shape the image of the band. Def Leppard includes more than 450 classic and unseen photographs; along with text from Halfin and stories and commentary by the band members and others.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Every Music Fan Needs This BookBy MBI was only 5 years old when the 60s ended. However. as I grew up I heard people talking about various artists and over the years I listened to much of the music from the 60s groups and loved the folksy rock by most every artiist mentioned in the book. I had seen various documentaries over the years and video and was always enthralled by the era. This book was amazing. The reader can almost feel the Laurel Canyon vibe the way Mr. Walker writes. This is one of the most enjoyable and informative books on that era. Obviously it is music-centered. but truly gives you an inside feel for the times. It sounded like such real. authentic music. not like the manufactured. anyone can be a star stuff out today. I routinely listen to the 60s and 70s music and my phones playlists are full of the artists mentioned in the book. Yes. peace and love forever. Those days are unmatched. Never to be imitated. If youre a music fan. You need this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A very entertaining and informative read!By R. WattsBeing a person whod spent some time in Laurel Canyon. I was happy to come across this book. Its like having a key which opens up the parallel universe between Laurel Canyon today and the Laurel Canyon of yesterday. For the most part. the emphasis rests on the era of the 60s-70s. and a touch of 80s. If you are a fan of the bands of that era (Crosby. Stills Nash. Frank Zappa. The Beach Boys). then this book makes a wonderful companion piece to your listening pleasures. The stories are fun. and informative. For instance. I was amused to learn how Joni Mitchell once slept in the basement of the Canyon Country Store. I recall once. using the restroom at the market. located in the basement. and cant help but to think of the reckless abandonment which may (or may not) have taken place in that setting. All in all. a very entertaining read of a particular time stamp in Los Angeles.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved this bookBy MaryannRecently moving to Laurel Canyon. I thought this would be a fun read and boy did it deliver. This book is a well written account of the crazy rock and roll days of the canyon and how the music forged history. Michael Walker did a great job capturing the beauty and debauchery of the 60s and 70s and spinning into the wild tale that was.
