The Times Lives Behind the Music: Era-defining obituaries of rock and pop music icons vinyl The battle over The Gray

The battle over The Gray Album struck at the heart of the very legitimacy of a long recognized and valued form of musical expression: the interpretation of the work of one artist by another

witness their transformation from hardcore kids to genre-busting pioneers

his original vision of Pan-Africanism

The loft was the late-night haunt of musicians

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The Times Lives Behind the Music: Era-defining obituaries of rock and pop music icons vinyl The battle over The GrayEdited by Nigel Farndale , Times Books The ideal Christmas stocking filler gift for music fans. Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from The Times. From the rocknroll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century as well as lesser known, boundary pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as: Chuck Berry, founding father of rocknroll who lit