Jean-Michel Guesdon

All the Songs delves deep into the history and origins of the Beatles and their music. This first-of-its-kind book draws upon decades of research, as music historians Margotin and Guesdon recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song, the recording process, and the instruments used. Here, we learn that one of John Lennon's favourite guitars was a...

An updated edition of the most comprehensive account of the Rolling Stones' work yet published, with the full story of every recording session, every album, and every single released during their nearly 60-year career. The Rolling Stones have been recording and touring since 1963, selling more than 200 million records worldwide. While much is known about this iconic group, few...

The most in-depth exploration of Springsteen's songs ever written. Spanning nearly 50 years of albums, EPs, B-sides, and more, this is the full story behind every single song that The Boss has ever released. Moving chronologically through Springsteen's long career, expert authors Margotin and Guesdon explore everything there is to know about every single song. No stone is left unturned...

Fifty years after their first practice in a Soho basement, Led Zeppelin continues to fascinate new generations of listeners. While their backstage debauchery has been the focus of other books, All the Songs is about the music, detailing Page's studio magic and inspiration that made all nine albums go platinum, including Led Zeppelin IV, which was certified 23x platinum and...

The newest addition to the best-selling ALL THE SONGS series details the unique recording history of Pink Floyd, one of the world's most commercially successful and influential rock bands. Since 1965, Pink Floyd has been recording sonically experimental and philosophical music, selling more than 250 million records worldwide, including two of the best-selling albums of all time: Dark Side of...