Book description
Now newly revised, this fascinating book is the ultimate critical guide
to history's greatest albums, spanning more than 50 years of outstanding
music across all genres, from the genesis of 1950s rock 'n' roll to the
technological and electronic innovations of the 2000s. With inside
knowledge and incisive criticism from 90 internationally acclaimed music
journalists, this updated edition provides an indispensable companion to
the music itself. Illustrated with more than 900 iconic images of album
covers, bands and artists, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a
must-have for the musically inspired. Robert Dimery is a freelance
writer and editor who has worked on Tony Wilson's 24 Hour Party People,
Pump Up the Volume: A History of House, Breaking Into Heaven: The Rise
and Fall of the Stone Roses, and 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You
Die, as well as a wide range of other popular music publications. He has
also worked for a variety of magazines, including Time Out London and
Vogue. Michael Lydon has been writing about pop music since the 1960s
and was a Founding Editor of Rolling Stone. He has written profiles on
Lennon and McCartney and has been on tour with the Rolling Stones, B. B.
King, and Johnny Cash. His books include Rock Folk, Boogie Lightning and
the definitive biography of Ray Charles: Man and Music. He lives in New
York City.
