Music Legends – The Books

For those who want to know more about their favourite artists and the factors which shaped their work we are proud to present the Music Legends series of books. 

Bowie Sounds and Visions

The first Music Legends Book release is Bowie Sounds and Visions. The Sound+Vision Tour was the famous worldwide Bowie concert tour, staged in 1990. The tour was promoted as a greatest hits tour after which Bowie would retire his back catalogue of hit songs from live performance. David claimed this would stimulate him to produce new material and keep moving forward as an artist. 

This is the powerful story of how the key songs featured on the Sound+Vision tour came into existence. We delve into Bowie’s early years, his global tours, chart topping albums, battles with fame and addiction, and, above all, his stunning creativity – unveiling the unique tale of everybody’s favourite star man in the sky. Featuring in-depth and totally candid interviews with Angie Bowie, Woody Woodmansey and Trevor Bolder.

The Beatles Magical History Tour

Also available is The Beatles Magical History Tour. This is the powerful inside story of the Beatles as told by those who lived and worked with the Beatles in the studio, on the road and in concert. Included in this unique anthology of eye-witness accounts are the personal and very candid recollections of - Pete Best, the original drummer; Allan Williams, the Beatles’ first manager; Sid Bernstein, promoter of the Shea Stadium concerts; Norman Smith, the studio engineer who recorded the Beatles in Abbey Road; Tony Bramwell, the ever-present Beatles roadie; Andy White, the drummer chosen by George Martin to record ‘Love Me Do’; Tony Barrow, writer of the Beatles’ record sleeve notes and finally Geoffrey Ellis, Manager of Brain Epstein’s NEMS empire.

The Best Music Legends Books for Sale Online

At Coda Records, we want to share our knowledge of the classic rock legends we are so passionate about. Our Music Legends books are available online and are the ideal accompaniment to our classic rock vinyl and CD collector’s editions.