Tony Barrell ist ein Autor, dessen Werk sich mit Phänomenen der Popmusik und Kultur beschäftigt. Seine Texte tauchen in die Geschichte ikonischer Musikstätten und Aufnahmestudios ein, untersuchen ungewöhnliche Aspekte der Musikwelt und analysieren den Einfluss populärer Musik. Barrells Ansatz zeichnet sich durch ein tiefes Interesse an Details aus und seine Texte bieten den Lesern Einblicke in faszinierende Winkel der Musikgeschichte und deren gesellschaftlichen Einfluss.
London teemed with top-rated singers and musicians during the '60s and '70s, whether they were squatting, playing gigs or investing in multi-million pound mansions. Discover the London landmarks associated with some of the biggest names in musical history.
“An engaging journey into the wild and wonderful world of drumming.”—CLEM BURKE, Blondie To have a great band you need a great drummer. For the first time, Tony Barrell shines a long-overdue spotlight on these musicians, offering an exciting look into their world, their art, and their personalities. In Born to Drum , he interviews some of the most famous, revered, and influential drummers of our time—including Chad Smith, Ginger Baker, Clem Burke, Sheila E., Phil Collins, Nick Mason, Patty Schemel, Butch Vig, and Omar Hakim—who share astonishing truths about their work and lives. He investigates the stories of late, great drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, analyzes many of the greatest drum tracks ever recorded, and introduces us to the world’s fastest and loudest drummers, as well as the first musician to pilot a “flying drum kit” onstage. Filled with fascinating insights into the trade and little-known details about the greats, Born to Drum elevates drummers and their achievements to their rightful place in music lore and pop culture. “As Born to Drum proves, there’s a lot more to be told about drums and drumming than the Rolls-Royce in the swimming pool and the pyro beneath the bass drum.”—NICK MASON, Pink Floyd “Everyone should read this book—especially if you’re not a drummer. A great insight into a great sport.”—Joey Kramer, Aerosmith
The victors' grip on history is always hard to break. Millions of people still believe the atomic bombs were dropped to 'save' lives. The history of the Second World War and the events that created it are infested with many other myths. How are we to discover why civilian populations are bombed in Baghdad, Bosnia or Chechnya if we can't know what really happened fifty years ago? The fiftieth anniversary of the war's end may be the last chance to find out before the myths solidify as history. The plane that dropped the bomb that ashed Hiroshima was named after the pilot's mother. Enola Gay Tibbets must have known something. She called her son 'Warfield'. There's a lot more to it - but it's that kind of book.