{"product_id":"the-times-lives-behind-the-music-era-defining-obituaries-of-rock-and-pop-music-icons-paperback","title":"The Times Lives Behind the Music: Era-Defining Obituaries of Rock and Pop Music Icons - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNigel Farndale\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTimes Books\u003c\/b\u003e (Other)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the rock'n'roll 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chuck Berry, founding father of rock'n'roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from trouble \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Christine McVie, reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album Rumours was one of the biggest-selling of all time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jimi Hendrix, American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Amy Winehouse, singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Freddie Mercury, flamboyant singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist for the rock band Queen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Elvis Presley, singer known as \"The King\" and remembered as one of the earliest and greatest exponents of rock'n' roll music \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nina Simone, tempestuous soul singer, who enjoyed a 50-year career, but left America because of racism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e David Bowie, rock superstar who had a profound impact on popular music and culture during 50 years of continuous artistic innovation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dusty Springfield, shy, soulful, smoky-voiced singer whose songs and beehive hair became enduring symbols of Swinging London \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shane MacGowan, hard-drinking frontman of Celtic punk band the Pogues who was hailed for his raw talent and masterful songwriting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Era-defining obituaries are illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos from \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e archive, revealing the lives behind the music that have left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. Authoritative, insightful and endlessly engaging, this collection of music biographies is a must-read for music fans and anyone with an interest in fascinating life stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNigel Farndale\u003c\/b\u003e is a published author and journalist and has worked on several broadsheet newspapers. He is Obituaries Editor at \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 7.8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44157444685912,"sku":"9780008752958","price":18.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4224\/2392\/files\/mh95PXdCDc9780008752958.webp?v=1780162062","url":"https:\/\/johnshouserecords.com\/products\/the-times-lives-behind-the-music-era-defining-obituaries-of-rock-and-pop-music-icons-paperback","provider":"John's House Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}