The Times Lives Behind the Music: Era-defining obituaries of rock and pop music icons

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A must-read collection for all music fans. Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from The Times . From the rock’n’roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century – as well as lesser-known, boundary-pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as: Chuck Berry , founding father of rock’n’roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from trouble Christine McVie , reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album Rumours was one of the biggest-selling of all time Jimi Hendrix , American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before Amy Winehouse , singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandal Freddie Mercury , flamboyant singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist for the rock band Queen Elvis Presley , singer known as “The King” and remembered as one of the earliest and greatest exponents of rock’n’ roll music…