Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock

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Author: Phil Sutcliffe

ISBN-10: 0760337195

ISBN-13: 9780760337196

Category: Pop, Rock, & Soul Musicians - Biography

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Renowned for their electrifying live performances and beloved for their music, Queen created one of the most compelling catalogs and lasting legacies in rock. The first book befitting this larger-than-life rock band features: * More than 500 photos and artifacts from around the globe, including stunning performance and offstage photographs (dozens of them previously unpublished), handbills, posters, backstage passes, tickets, T-shirts, LPs, and singles.* A specially commissioned band history and an extensive discography, both by longtime U.K. music writer Phil Sutcliffe.* Sidebars and imagery from top rock writers and photographers like Jon Bream, Jim DeRogatis, Harry Doherty, Greg Kot, Daniel Nester, Denis O’Regan, Neal Preston, Michael Putland, Mick Rock, Sylvie Simmons, and many more.* Exclusive insights, personal artifacts, and ultra-rare photography from the longtime head of Queen’s road crew, Peter Hince, as well as producer and personal friend Reinhold Mack.* Plus, specially gathered comments and reflections from longtime Queen and Freddie Mercury friend and collaborator Billy Squier, as well as Slash, Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe, Chris Squire of Yes, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Geddy Lee of Rush, Neil Diamond, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, Adele, Kid Rock, and more!

ContentsChapter 1 Foreplay: The Making of QueenChapter 2 The White Side And The Black Side Chapter 3 A Little High, A Little LowChapter 4 Music And Love EverywhereChapter 5 Making The Rocking World Go ’RoundChapter 6 Playing The GameChapter 7 Under PressureChapter 8 Break FreeChapter 9 Want It AllChapter 10 Goodbye Everybody—I’ve Got To GoChapter 11 Carry On, Carry OnSelected Discography And More (Also Selective)AcknowledgmentsSourcesContributorsIndex