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With this unique and beautifully produced book, explore the extraordinary legacy of the godfather of heavy metal through 75 career accomplishments and life events.Black Sabbath, “Crazy Train,” one alleged unfortunate bat…Ozzy Osbourne is widely considered the founder of heavy metal, an artist whose outlandish off- and onstage antics and songcraft spanned the entirety of the genre. In Ozzy at 75, veteran rock journalist Daniel Bukszpan celebrates and examines the “Prince of Darkness” through the lens of 75 milestones. This exquisite volume features:  Slipcased hardcover formatStunning concert and candid offstage photographyImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and moreGatefold Ozzy timelineGatefold commissioned artwork depicting Ozzy through the yearsKey studio albums are featured, of course, but Bukszpan delves deeper to reveal the events that helped chart the course of Ozzy’s career:  Key albums, both with Black Sabbath and as a solo artistVentures like Black Sabbath reunions, Ozzfest, and his autobiographyCollaborations with guitarists like Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk WyldeHis diagnosis of Parkinson’sInduction in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameCollaborations with wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly…and of course the mythic offstage misadventuresBeginning with his cofounding of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and entertaining performers of the previous five decades. Bukszpan’s insightful and entertaining prose provides a unique presentation of Ozzy’s career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman to his mythic offstage misadventures, and beyond.The result is a rollicking tribute to one of the most admired stars in rock.

A unique and beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, Elton at 75 features a slipcased hardcover with a gatefold timeline, gatefold artwork, frameable pull-out gig poster, and a pull-out photo print!Few rock artists continue to gather more and more adulation with age. Sir Elton Hercules John is an exception who proves the rule. In Elton John at 75, veteran rock journalist Gillian Gaar presents a unique and beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, examining Sir Elton through the lens of 75 career accomplishments and life events. Key studio albums are featured, of course, as are a curated selection of his earworm singles. But Gaar delves deeper to reveal the events that helped chart the course of Elton’s career:  Key performances such as his breakthrough performance at LA’s Troubadour, and the historic Soviet Union and Dodger Stadium concertsLegendary collaborations with the likes of George Michael, Billy Joel, and Kate BushHis many film and television roles, including Tommy and The Muppet ShowTireless work on behalf of AIDS researchNotable awards and honors, including knighthoodAnd of course his collaboration with longtime cowriter Bernie TaupinBeginning with his 1969 debut LP, Elton John is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades. In examining 75 touchstones, Gaar provides a unique presentation of Elton’s career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to his flamboyant stage presence, and beyond.Every page is illustrated with riveting concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more. This incredible package also includes a gatefold Elton John timeline, a previously unpublished gatefold artwork, an 8×10-inch glossy print, and a pullout poster.The result is a stunning tribute to one of the most admired stars in rock—in a milestone year.

In this exquisitely produced book, experience the extraordinary life and career of the original “shock rocker” through 75 key releases and events.Pythons, guillotines, stage blood…Alice Cooper is widely considered the godfather of shock rock thanks to his inventive concoction of vaudeville, horror film conceits, and three-chord rock ’n’ roll. In Alice Cooper at 75, veteran rock journalist Gary Graff shows you this rock icon through the lens of 75 career accomplishments, events, and partnerships. This exquisite volume features:  Slipcased hardcover formatStunning concert and candid offstage photographyImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period adds, and moreGatefold Alice Cooper timelineUnpublished 8×10-inch photoTwo pullout postersThrough seven-and-a-half decades, Graff covers it all:  Cooper’s childhood in Detroit and Arizona and early garage bands the Earwigs and the SpidersAll 28 studio albums, including those as front person of Alice Cooper the bandA selection of his greatest singles, like the classic-rock standards “I’m Eighteen,” “School’s Out,” and “Welcome to My Nightmare”Collaborations with artists including Slash, Dave Grohl, Johnny Depp, Wayne Kramer, and moreAssociations with notable guitarists, including Glen Buxton, Nita Strauss, Orianthi, and othersNonmusical passions like classic cars and, of course, golfHis relationship with wife and entertainment accomplice SherylTireless charity workBeginning with his1969 debut LP Pretties for You and continuing through his latestrelease, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is regarded as one of the most influential performers and musicians in hard rock and heavy metal, influencing countless acts both visually and musically. This book is your unprecedented retrospective of Cooper’s career from teenage garage rocker to international star and celebrity.The result is a unique and lavishly produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star.