{"title":"Books by Alan Light","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780316425346","title":"Do You Feel Like I Do?","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom his early rise to fame to battles with his health, this revelatory memoir by legendary guitarist Peter Frampton celebrates the life of a rock icon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Peter Frampton lets loose with a killer solo memoir .... \u003ci\u003eDo You Feel Like I Do?\u003c\/i\u003e is as much fun as hearing a talking box guitar solo for the first time.\" ―\u003ci\u003eDen of Geek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo You Feel Like I Do?\u003c\/i\u003e is the incredible story of Peter Frampton's positively resilient life and career told in his own words for the first time. His monumental album Frampton Comes Alive! spawned three top-twenty singles and sold eight million copies the year it was released (more than seventeen million to date), and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in January 2020. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frampton was on a path to stardom from an early age, first as the lead singer and guitarist of the Herd and then as cofounder—along with Steve Marriott—of one of the first supergroups, Humble Pie. Frampton was part of a tight-knit collective of British '60s musicians with close ties to the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and the Who. This led to Frampton playing on George Harrison's solo debut, All Things Must Pass, as well as to Ringo Starr and Billy Preston appearing on Frampton's own solo debut. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By age twenty-two, Frampton was touring incessantly and finding new sounds with the talk box, which would become his signature guitar effect.Frampton remembers his enduring friendship with David Bowie. Growing up as schoolmates, crossing paths throughout their careers, and playing together on the Glass Spider Tour, the two developed an unshakable bond. Frampton also shares fascinating stories of his collaborative work with Harry Nilsson, Stevie Wonder, B. B. King, and members of Pearl Jam. He reveals both the blessing and curse of Frampton Comes Alive!, opening up about becoming the cover boy he never wanted to be, his overcoming substance abuse, and how he has continued to play and pour his heart into his music despite an inflammatory muscle disease and his retirement from the road.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Peppered throughout his narrative is the story of his favorite guitar, the Phenix, which he thought he'd lost in a fiery plane crash in 1980. But in 2011, it mysteriously showed up again—saved from the wreckage. Frampton tells of that unlikely reunion here in full for the first time, and why the miraculous reappearance is emblematic of his life and career as a quintessential artist.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286020895093,"sku":"9780316425346","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780316425346_f6b822b6-9ff3-4475-8223-33a618a87803.jpg?v=1786012842"},{"product_id":"9781782118749","title":"What Happened, Miss Simone?","description":"\u003cp\u003e'From her raging, handwritten letters to late-night phone calls with David Bowie, this biography gets up close and personal with the tempestuous Nina Simone' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Drawing on glimpses into previously unseen diaries, rare interviews and childhood journals, and with the aid of her daughter, \u003ci\u003eWhat Happened, Miss Simone?\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the classically trained pianist who became a soul legend, a committed civil rights activist and one of the most influential, provocative and least understood artists of our time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  This is the story of the real Miss Simone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304968368501,"sku":"9781782118749","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781782118749_d376c230-05e9-431d-b4e1-e7eb614d1440.jpg?v=1786025560"},{"product_id":"9781668054376","title":"Don't Stop","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe author of \u003ci\u003eThe Holy or the Broken\u003c\/i\u003e and former editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eVibe\u003c\/i\u003e brings his “thoughtful and illuminating” (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) insight to Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album \u003ci\u003eRumours\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrating its story, mythology, and enduring impact. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn January 1, 1975, struggling young singer-songwriter Lindsey Buckingham was invited to join the veteran blues band Fleetwood Mac. He agreed on the condition that his girlfriend, an equally unknown vocalist named Stevie Nicks, also be included. Within two years, \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003ewas born—and went on to become one of the most popular albums of all time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlmost five decades later, it is the only classic rock record that still attracts young listeners and continues to top sales and streaming charts. In \u003ci\u003eDon’t Stop\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Alan Light unravels the enduring allure of Fleetwood Mac’s monumental album. Since its 1977 release, \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003ehas captivated generations with its unparalleled blend of romantic turmoil and musical genius. Light explores the album’s transformation from a pop phenomenon to a cultural touchstone, and its unique ability to remain relevant in today’s rapidly changing music scene.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrawing on in-depth interviews with current artists inspired by Fleetwood Mac, as well as fans who have only recently discovered the album, Light investigates what keep \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003eat the forefront of popular culture, from \u003ci\u003eGlee \u003c\/i\u003eto \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Live\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eDaisy Jones \u0026amp; the Six\u003c\/i\u003e. Through insightful analysis and storytelling, \u003ci\u003eDon’t Stop\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the album’s trail blazing sound and diverse voices, and the emotional depth that continues to fascinate audiences. 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