Covers British and American artists and groups, including a biography or history and chronological discographical listings in each entry.

The ultimate concise reference guide to the biographical titbits, evolving band lineups, anecdotes and track listings of modern pop and rock bands.Updating and encapsulating all the crucial information from the formidable The Great Rock Discography and the Essential Rock Discography 1st Edition this new tome retains a wide spectrum of facts perfect for the ardent music lover, pub-quiz devotee and general pop fan.Music lovers everywhere already regard Martin C. Strong as a god - his established fans eagerly await The Essential Rock Discography 2nd Edition, with its accessibility guaranteeing mass-market appeal.

Organized alphabetically, this comprehensive reference lists more than two thousand artists, musicians, and bands outside the mainstream of commercial music, including all the songs and albums they ever recorded, each band's members throughout its history, reviews, and other valuable information. Original.

In the much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Trunk picks up where he left off by featuring 35 new bands, both legendary and forgotten, and sharing his passion for all things metal. Complete with his favorite playlists, band discographies, memorabilia, trivia, and more than 200 color photographs, this new book combines brief band histories with Trunk’s unique personal experiences and anecdotes in a must-read for all fans of rock and roll. Featuring a diverse lineup, from Marilyn Manson and Ace Frehley to Lita Ford and Whitesnake, Volume 2 salutes all those who are ready to rock!

From Rock's Great Discographer comes the massively expanded second edition of The Great Metal Discography. Fully revised and updated to the end of 2000, it contains over 1000 individual discographies detailing all UK, US and essential Euro albums, singles and EPs in all formats. The Great Metal Discography is the best guide to sonic extremity you'll find - with all the facts you need on amplified guitar abuse in all its multifarious guises: hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, funk metal, death metal, hardcore, grindcore, grunge, black metal and more.This, the latest indispensable instalment from Martin C Strong, has got the lowdown on everyone who ever turned the amplifier up to the eleven.

Collects reviews for one thousand enduring classic rock albums ranging from the extremely popular to more obscure works.

Looks at the careers and musical contributions of alternative rock musicians who are writing and recording songs in Spanish.

A leading rock music critic offers a critical study of the Beatles' inventive second album--which included such hits as "Roll Over Beethoven," "Long Tall Sally," and "You Really Got a Hold on Me"--offering a provocative look at the music industry of the era in both Britain and the U.S., the dynamics of the group, and the seminal influence of this important album.

Provides profiles of solo performers, bands, producers, and record labels from the alternative rock movement, ranging from the mid-1970s to the present, and includes discographies, album reviews, and photographs.

"Music journalist Andrew Earles provides a rundown of 500 landmark albums recorded and released by bands of the indie rock genre"--