LesleyAnn Jones Libros

Exploring the life of Christine McVie, this biography delves into her role as the emotional core of Fleetwood Mac, where she balanced the band's tumultuous dynamics while crafting iconic hits. Known as "the mother" of the group, she played a crucial role during their peak with the album Rumours, which mirrored the band's personal upheavals. The narrative, enriched by insights from friends and acquaintances, provides a unique perspective on her struggles with love, addiction, and creativity, painting a vivid portrait of a rock legend and national treasure.

This biography aims to deconstruct the myths surrounding Queen's lead singer and provide an intimate portrayal of Freddie's life and death. From his birthplace in Zanzibar to his final home in London, the author interviews the key people in Mercury's life.

The first definitive account of Paul McCartney's time in Wings, to be published on the 50th anniversary of the bestselling album Band on the Run[Bokinfo].

A compelling new book that unravels the enigma of John Lennon from acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones.

Pulling back the many hidden layers of John Lennon’s life, Lesley-Ann Jones closely tracks the events and personality traits that led to the rock star living in self-imposed exile in New York—where he was shot dead outside his apartment on that fateful autumn day forty years ago. Late on December 8th, 1980, the world abruptly stopped turning for millions, as news broke that the world's most beloved musician had been gunned down in cold blood in New York City. The most iconic Beatle left behind an unrivaled body of music and legions of faithful disciples—yet his profound legacy has brought with it as many questions and contradictions as his music has provided truths and certainties. In this compelling exploration, acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones unravels the enigma that was John Lennon to present a complete portrait of the man, his life, his loves, his music, his untimely death, and, ultimately, his legacy. Using fresh first-hand research, unseen material and exclusive interviews with the people who knew Lennon best, Jones's search for answers offers a spellbinding, 360-degree view of one of the world's most iconic music legends. The Search for John Lennon delves deep into psyche of the world's most storied musician—the good, the bad and the genius—forty years on from his tragic death.

The truth behind Freddie Mercury's complex romantic relationships.

His music thrilled the generation it was written for, and has entertained and inspired every generation since. Hero : David Bowie is an exploration of the man behind the myths and the makeup told from the very beginning

The Rolling Stones juggernaut appraised and dissected as never before - the good, the bad, the ugly.

Nachdem seine Mutter ihm zuvor ein paar Akkorde auf dem Banjo beigebracht hatte, gründete John Lennon zusammen mit ein paar Kumpels aus der Schule 1956 die Band „The Quarrymen“. Wenige Jahre später benannten sie sich um in „The Silver Beatles“ – der Rest ist Musikgeschichte. Die Beatles wurden zur erfolgreichsten Band aller Zeiten und John Lennon zur Legende. Er schuf mit „Help!“ oder „Imagine“ Songs, die jedes Kind kennt, und war das Gesicht der Friedensbewegung. Die renommierte Rockjournalistin Lesley-Ann Jones beleuchtet Lennons Weg vom britischen Vorort in den internationalen Rockolymp ganz neu und legt dabei einen besonderen Fokus auf die Frauen, die ihn umgaben und prägten. Sie sprach mit zahlreichen Freunden und Weggefährten und liefert so eine faszinierende Charakterstudie und ganz neue Perspektiven auf Lennons Leben, Lieben und Sterben. Für alle, die wissen wollen, wer John Lennon wirklich war.