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As well as commentary and analysis of every track on every studio album, space is also given to B-sides and out-takes. The live albums and box sets are also featured. The background to each album is also covered as the band navigate tragedy and setbacks with a determination to keep going - rock or bust!   The book's aim is to send you back to the albums and listen again, or catch up with the ones you have missed.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43717758320818,"sku":"9781789523072","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781789523072_15546293-7dcc-41ec-9546-eea0fa6ec506.jpg?v=1786027043"},{"product_id":"9781789522594","title":"Alice Cooper in the 1980s (Decades)","description":"The 1980s saw Alice Cooper release arguably his most diverse collection of albums, ranging from new wave to metal to full-on radio-friendly rock. They weren't all commercially successful, but all are worth listening to and some are excellent.   This book (which follows on from the author's acclaimed Alice Cooper In The '70s) features all new interview material by the author with 45 musicians and performers who worked with Alice over the decade. Many have never been interviewed before and they offer fascinating insight into working with Alice and each other. Key interviewees include Mike Pinera, Jan Uvena, John Nitzinger, Graham Shaw,  Ken Mary, Kip Winger, Kane Roberts, John McCurry and Al Pitrelli. Consequently, the book includes a lot of new facts and information that should please fans.    The author adds commentary and opinions on all of the songs from the era, Alice's film work and the five live tours. There is also an appendix on the album that could have been but never was. Alice 'contributes' from the contemporary press of the time are referenced, which became more loquacious as the decade goes on. 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So, sharing their thoughts are Eddie Daniels, Sammy Figueroa, Jean Fineberg, Stan Harrison, Bill Holloman, Kenny Lehman, Ellen Seeling, Roger Squitero and Jessica Wagner. Alva Chinn, who appeared on the front cover of the debut Chic album, also contributes, as does Tony Wright, who designed the Take It Off cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Every album and song is reviewed all together for the first time. There is also a section on further listening, which features records with a slightly lesser Chic presence for those who want to dig a little deeper. The book also features the more recent work of the rebranded Nile Rodgers \u0026amp; Chic.\u003cbr\u003e   While many will know of the extent of Chic's influence and work, it will likely come as a surprise to even more. If you are a hardcore fan or alternatively, somebody who wants to know more, this book is for you. 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The narrative of the band is often murky, especially in the year which led to the release of their debut Heaven And Hell. For the first time, this period is examined carefully to establish the sequence of events.\u003cbr\u003e   Contributing to the book are three men who were involved in the production and engineering of the records- Joe Foglia, Mike Exeter and Wyn Davis. Each offers new insight into the working processes. Greg Hildebrandt also contributes the chilling story behind his painting, ‘Mob Dream',  which became the cover for Mob Rules. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368158409077,"sku":"9781789524093","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781789524093_947d34a6-27e1-4798-be37-15c002bde87d.jpg?v=1786027097"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-chris-sutton.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}