In his latest book KISS...Documented, Scott Parker examines the various recordings that were made--in both audio and visual formats--of KISS during the years 1970 through 1977, taking a look at the history of the group from their humble beginnings as four struggling New York musicians through to the very pinnacle of rock and roll superstardom. The book features extensive reviews of all live recordings of KISS from this period as well as detailed examinations of their TV appearances, recorded interviews and more. This book is the first part of an ongoing series chronicling the history of The...
In his latest book KISS...Documented, Scott Parker examines the various recordings that were made--in both audio and visual formats--of KISS during th...
In the year 1969 the rock press began circulating a rumor (or was it fact?) that budding rock genius Frank Zappa was planning a twelve-album box set (or was it five albums?- or nine?- or ten?) of unreleased live recordings (or was it studio?), to be titled The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers of Invention. Unreleased recordings by important rock artists often achieve iconic status; consider the Beatles' Get Back, the Beach Boys' Smile, or Jimi Hendrix's First Rays of the New Rising Sun. In each of these cases, public demand eventually led to the release of a post-hoc...
In the year 1969 the rock press began circulating a rumor (or was it fact?) that budding rock genius Frank Zappa was planning a twelve-album box set (...
WHO DID WHAT? (Volume One of a series) explores the surviving audio and video documents of The Who from their origins as Shepherd's Bush Mod geezers The High Numbers through to their international breakthrough with the rock opera Tommy. Included are examinations of studio and live material, interviews, TV shows, bootlegs and more.
WHO DID WHAT? (Volume One of a series) explores the surviving audio and video documents of The Who from their origins as Shepherd's Bush Mod geezers T...
During their heyday as mega-successful television and pop music stars in the 1960s, THE MONKEES were often slagged off by critics as a pre-fabricated industry 'product' whose members possessed no special talents. But times have changed, and over 45 years later The Monkees have not only gained critical respectability, but have amassed a loyal following of fans and collectors who treasure every bit of Monkees audio and video that has surfaced over the years. Collecting this material is no easy task. In GOOD CLEAN FUN, Scott Parker takes a look at the audio and visual materials documenting the...
During their heyday as mega-successful television and pop music stars in the 1960s, THE MONKEES were often slagged off by critics as a pre-fabricated ...
A practical guide to leading sales teams to close new business and exceed revenue targets in large, major accounts where performance can make or break your business. Organized by topic, the book is essentially a cookbook that includes all of the processes needed to build high performance organizations. The book provides process descriptions, templates and practical advice on how to roll them out in your organization. All of these processes were developed and successfully battle tested by the author during his 25 year career in executive sales and general management.
A practical guide to leading sales teams to close new business and exceed revenue targets in large, major accounts where performance can make or break...
In 1966, Frank Zappa entered a Los Angeles studio to record his groundbreaking first album, Freak Out Not only was the result rock's first true concept album, but it was a Statement Of Intent, a shot across the bows of the rock and roll establishment, rock's teenage consumers, conservative American values and more besides. Freak Out would have major influence on a brewing countercultural movement that would wipe clean and draw again the face of popular music, both in America and elsewhere. In A FREAK OUT IN THE MAKING, Scott Parker tells the story behind the making of this landmark album,...
In 1966, Frank Zappa entered a Los Angeles studio to record his groundbreaking first album, Freak Out Not only was the result rock's first true conce...
May I be honest with you? This is by no stretch of the imagination a fairytale; this is a drug induced dysfunctional love story with a twist. When Seth Vinyard wakes up beside a corpse, formerly his "dream girl," he flees from the scene of the crime in hope of unraveling the details surrounding her death. How about you put together the pieces of this morbid puzzle? -A twisted romp. -Hilarious and irreverent. -Another guilty pleasure.
May I be honest with you? This is by no stretch of the imagination a fairytale; this is a drug induced dysfunctional love story with a twist. When Set...
ZaFTIG is coming What is ZaFTIG? It is the Zappa Family Trust Issues Guide Written by acclaimed musical historian and author Edward Komara with Scott Parker, this new book takes a look at Frank Zappa's catalog, with a focus on the releases of the various albums in the compact disc format. It details FZ's reasons for making the changes he made to his original albums for CD release, and the process that the Zappa Family Trust went through to restore them to their original glory for the universally-acclaimed 2012 Universal CD reissue series. It also functions as a guide for Zappa newbies,...
ZaFTIG is coming What is ZaFTIG? It is the Zappa Family Trust Issues Guide Written by acclaimed musical historian and author Edward Komara with Sco...
