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In this thoroughly modern memoir, the man the Guardian once dubbed "half Dostoevsky… half Samuel Pepys" tells a freewheeling, funny and fearlessly honest tale of Birmingham and London, ecstasy and epilepsy, Twitter-fear and Spectrum joysticks, spread betting and growing up. He writes of his musical inspirations, role models and rivals, the craft of song writing, and reflects on the successes and failures of the decade-long journey of The Streets.

Lawrence is the greatest pop star who never made it, his dreams of glory thwarted over the past five decades by bad luck and self-sabotage. At sixty-one, he set off on a new mission: to escape poverty, obscurity and the humiliation of kids at the bus stop laughing at him by writing a smash hit. But what is the cost of a dream? In Street-Level Superstar, bestselling author and journalist Will Hodgkinson follows Lawrence as he rebuilds his life.

This is the definitive biography of rap supergroup and cultural icons, Wu-Tang Clan (WTC). Heralded as one of the most influential groups in modern music — hip hop or otherwise — WTC created a rap dynasty on the strength of seven gold and platinum albums that launched the careers of such famous rappers as RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. During the ‘90s, they ushered in a hip-hop renaissance, rescuing rap from the corporate suites and bringing it back to the gritty streets where it started.

Positively 4th Street is a mesmerizing account of how four young people (Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mimi Baez Farina, and Richard Farina) gave rise to a modern-day bohemia and created the enduring sound and style of the 1960s.

Dave Van Ronk was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival, but he was far more than that. A pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of the ’60s, he was also a marvelous storyteller, a peerless musical historian, and one of the most quotable figures on the Village scene. The Mayor of MacDougal Street is a firsthand account by a major player in the social and musical history of the ’50s and ’60s.

This book is dedicated to you—the commuters, the wanderers, the dreamers, and the unsung heroes of the subway system. In the labyrinthine corridors of the New York City subway, where the daily grind meets the pulse of a bustling metropolis, may the echoes of fine music reach your ears and bring you peace, even if just for a moment. To the musicians who brave the depths of the underground, sharing their art with an ever-moving audience, your resilience and creativity light up the darkest tunnels.

Before he was the swaggering, stadium-packing megastar, Bruce Springsteen was a brooding introvert, desperate to strike a balance between his nuanced songwriting and the heft of his backing band. Clinton Heylin's revelatory biography, E Street Shuffle, chronicles the evolution and influence of Springsteen's E Street Band as they rose from blue-collar New Jersey to the heights of rock stardom.

It’s 1990. The Berlin Wall just fell. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse. And the soundtrack to the revolution is one of the best selling songs of all time, the metal ballad “Wind of Change,” by the Scorpions. Decades later, journalist Patrick Radden Keefe heard a rumor: the song wasn’t written by the Scorpions. It was written by the CIA. This is his journey to find the truth. Wind of Change is an Original Series from Pineapple Street Studios, Crooked Media and Spotify.

Legendary folk singer and political activist Joan Baez made her first New York concert appearance at the 92nd Street Y in 1960. She now returns for an in-depth interview that explores her extraordinary musical career and her longstanding commitment to nonviolence.

Some people think Jay-Z is just another rapper. Others see him as just another celebrity/mega-star. The reality is, no matter what you think Jay-Z is, he is first and foremost a business. And as much as Martha Stewart or Oprah, he has turned himself into a lifestyle. This audiobook explains just how Jay-Z propelled himself from the bleak streets of Brooklyn to the heights of the business world.

This classic from the world of musicals (My Fair Lady) makes a wonderful piano solo. The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the conclusion of the lesson you are given lightly orchestrated tracks to play along with.

Welcome to For the Love of E Street, a podcast dedicated to all things related to our only boss, Bruce Springsteen. Created by superfans Donna J and Randi D, aka The JerseyGirls, we will share our passion and enthusiasm for Bruce... and as a bonus, each episode will feature another superfan performing their version of a Bruce song.But we also want to include you... our kindred spirits, to tell your stories, answer questions and talk about your love of Bruce to our shared community.

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The roots of skinhead culture go back to a time when Black and White youth united under the banner of music and a community of immigrants from Jamaica arrived on the shores of England in the late 1960s. The debut novel by Kevin Triggs, Ready Fire Aim gives listeners a look into one of America's truly yet undiscovered battlegrounds.

This is the podcast companion to Cable Street Sessions, a web show documenting some of the most exciting of London's music scene, recorded live in studio from East London.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cablestreetsessionsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cable_street_sessions/

Word on the Street podcast Hosted by: Rocstar2800 Week after week Rocstar sits down with everybody from rappers, comedians, entrepreneurs,athletes etc. Word on the street podcast produces real laid back conversations but in depth interviews for some reason the guests just feel comfortable talking to someone they can relate to in a way!

Introducing the New Jack Swing Podcast, where hosts Nnamdi Okoye, Stevie Street, and Sheldon Taylor take you on a rhythmic journey back to the iconic era of New Jack Swing. With infectious energy and deep knowledge of the genre, this dynamic trio explores the roots, influences, and impact of this groundbreaking fusion of R&B, hip-hop, and soul. Get ready for engaging discussions, artist spotlights, and exclusive interviews with the pioneers and trailblazers of New Jack Swing. Tune in and let the New Jack Swing Podcast transport you to a golden era of music.

Following the Civil War, Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, thrived as a cauldron of sex and song, violence and passion. But out of this turmoil emerged a center of black progress, optimism, and cultural ferment. Preston Lauterbach tells this vivid, fascinating story through the multigenerational saga of a family whose ambition, race pride, and moral complexity indelibly shaped the city that would loom so large in American life.

Ian McCurtis talks about music with IT support from Buffy the Dog.

A captivating and fast-paced account of the rise of Ruffhouse Records’ founder Chris Schwartz, the coming of age of hip-hop, and the trials and tribulations of some of its greatest artists. As a homeless musician struggling to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Schwartz navigates the criminally infested, morally bankrupt independent record business to build one of the most successful hip-hop record companies in the world, which dominated the charts and generated global revenues of over one billion dollars.