Books of Band musicians

  • Help!
    Help!
    By Helen Chapman

    Tom's double bass player leaves his band just before the Battle of Bands competition. Jacky could help but she wants to take part and win a different competition on the same day. What will she do?

  • Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life & Times of Benny Goodman
    Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life & Times of Benny Goodman
    By Ross Firestone

    Hyams , Joe . “ Benny Goodman Consents to Film of His Life Story . ” New York Herald Tribune , April 1 , 1954 . Life . “ Benny Is Heard but Not Seen ” ( February 13 , 1956 ) . Look . “ Benny Goodman : The Life of a King ” ( February 21 ...

  • Beyond the Box
    By David Read

    Beyond the Box

  • What They'll Never Tell You about the Music Business: The Myths, the Secrets, the Lies (& a Few Truths)
    What They'll Never Tell You about the Music Business: The Myths, the Secrets, the Lies (& a Few Truths)
    By Peter M. Thall

    Entertainment and copyright lawyer Peter M. Thall presents inside information for musicians on royalties, catalogue valuation, touring contracts, copyright issues, and other legal concerns, presenting examples from his years representing ...

  • In the Back of the Van: The Story of One Unforgettable Summer
    In the Back of the Van: The Story of One Unforgettable Summer
    By Joseph W. Bebo

    From the band's first job on the Cape where they almost got arrested, to the famed Boston Tea Party gig, this book puts you on stage with the author as he plays drums behind Van Morrison.