MARTIN C. STRONG

Now in its fully revised and updated sixth edition, including all releases to the end of 2001, The Great Rock Discography is the greatest music reference book around and, with over 200,000 copies already in print, has established itself as THE music bible for music fans and record collectors across the globe. Organized alphabetically, each entry features a complete discography that details every record released, full track listings for each album, B-sides for each single, expanded biographies and band histories, catalogue ordering numbers, top U.S. and U.K. chart positions, issuing labels, and recommendations of must-have recordings. From the Stone Roses to the Rolling Stones, Steeleye Span to Steely Dan, ABBA to AC/DC, The Popes to The Pogues, Green on Red to Deacon Blue, Heaven 17 to Richard Hell, Buffalo Tom to the Cowboy Junkies The Great Rock Discography contains everything you need to know about everyone you need to know about. It is an endless and indispensable source of information and entertainment for anyone interested in popular music. "The last word in rock ''n'' roll trainspotting, there isn''t a better guide on the market." Guardian (London) "It''s a killer tome ... this one can safely be filed under ''unbelievable.''" NME "In its vast sweep this is an impressive work. For careful readers anorak nirvana awaits." The Times (London) "Insanely meticulous." Independent (London) "A veritable sermon from the mount." Q This reference for popular music fans features complete discographies, biographies and histories, catalogue ordering numbers, chart positions and recommended listening. It features more than 1000 groups, giving information and opinionated pieces on recommended listening and band histories.

Here is the tome that tells you everything you want to know about everyone you need to know about: with thousands of hits from the likes of the B52s, L7 and U2 to the Four Tops, Sevendust and 10cc. You can check out a whole spectrum of info on Living Colour and Rainbow; as well as Pink, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Deep Purple, Blue Nile and Green Day. Gorge yourself on Jam and Bread: Meat Loaf and Vanilla Fudge. From one hit wonders to mega stars it doesn''t matter the size: you''ll find Big Audio Dynamite, Big Black and Big Country - and given equal weighting Little Angels, Little Feat and Little Richard. It''s all here. An essential purchase for music lovers.