This insightful and inspiring anthology features over 400 photographs, many never-before published, and 160 interviews with popular music artists, songwriters, producers, and recording engineers including Fiona Apple, Jimmy Buffet, Leonard Cohen, Devo, Dr. John, Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, Kris Kristofferson, k.d. lang, David Lynch, Ziggy Marley, George Martin, Robert Moog, Willie Nelson, Harry Nilsson, Les Paul, Phil Ramone, Carlos Santana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Don Was, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, "Weird" Al Yankovic, and Frank Zappa.
This insightful and inspiring anthology features over 400 photographs and 160 interviews with popular music artists, songwriters, producers, and recording engineers. A uniquely valuable insider's resource, this collection of interviews and exclusive photographs is perfect for any music fan or recording enthusiast.
This insightful and inspiring anthology features over 400 photographs and 160 interviews with popular music artists, songwriters, producers, and recording engineers including Fiona Apple, Jimmy Buffet, Leonard Cohen, Devo, Dr. John, Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, Kris Kristofferson, k.d. lang, David Lynch, Ziggy Marley, George Martin, Robert Moog, Willie Nelson, Harry Nilsson, Les Paul, Phil Ramone, Carlos Santana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Don Was, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, "Weird" Al Yankovic, and Frank Zappa. On September 29, 1967, Mr. Bonzai attended his very first recording session at the invitation of John Lennon. The location was London's EMI Studios, now Abbey Road, and the song was I Am the Walrus. In attendance were George, Paul, Ringo, producer George Martin, and engineer Ken Scott. This privileged session set the stage for a life exploring the world of music and recording. In 1980, Mr. Bonzai settled in Hollywood to begin this collection of photographs and words of wisdom and wit.
This collection of interviews and exclusive photographs is perfect for any music fan or recording enthusiast, from the younger audience hoping for a career in music to the older audience curious about their favorite artists and the world of making records. A uniquely valuable insider’s resource, the book features excerpted selections from interviews conducted with over 200 popular music artists, songwriters, producers, and recording engineers. Collected by one of the top ten most recognizable writers and photographers in the recording industry, this book provides an exclusive look at the artists’ thoughts on the music industry. Spanning 20 years, each interview acts as a historical snapshot of where each artist’s career and the music industry were at the time. Hundreds of rare photographs and never-before published interviews make this book an ideal addition to any music enthusiast’s collection.
