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queen the ultimate illustrated history of the crown kings of rock
p they were renowned for stunning live performances envied for rumors of their rock n roll excess and beloved for their music occasionally anthemic and always virtuosic . nearly twenty years after the death of their engaging and supremely talented front man queen remains the archetypal larger than life rock band comfortably enthroned among rock royalty . now to celebrate the majesty of queens contributions to rock heres the first ever complete illustrated history of the band . p with glorious concert and candid off stage photography from throughout the bands career as well as concert posters backstage passes lps and singles and other memorabilia from throughout the world this is the ultimate visual tribute to queen . more than 500 photos and artifacts are accompanied by contributions from some of todays top rock journalists from europe and north america . in addition to a chronological history of the band there are reviews of all studio albums notable excerpts from period publications complete year by year tour dates and a discography as well as reflections on the band and their music from many of rocks top performers past and present including slash tommy lee and billy squier . p freddie mercury brian may roger taylor and john deacon combined a dizzying array of influences and genres in creating what would become one of the most compelling catalogs and lasting legacies in rock . here is the book that dares to match that bombast .
hardcover voyageur press mn 2009 isbn13 9780760337196 isbn10 0760337195
abridged n isbn 13 9780760337196 number in series 1 number of pages 287 publisher motorbooks intl release date 62135769600000