Life on Two Legs
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (625 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0957513305 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great insights into London's recording industry during the 70's Great insights into London's recording industry during the 70's. Absolutely worth a read if you're into music and recording. Trident studios was the leading studio in London for years, and helped shape the recording world as we know it today. About 1/Great insights into London's recording industry during the 70's DM Great insights into London's recording industry during the 70's. Absolutely worth a read if you're into music and recording. Trident studios was the leading studio in London for years, and helped shape the recording world as we know it today. About 1/4 of the book is devoted to explaining a row that developed between Queen and Tridentnone of which was interesting to. of the book is devoted to explaining a row that developed between Queen and Tridentnone of which was interesting to. VERY unique story A very unique view of the Trident studio and their ways. Lots of great information never found in other books, and helps to balance the one-sided angry stories Queen have told all their lives (not unfounded, but Norman points out the extreme COSTS to do things for the band they may not have known.) Great stuff on Bowie, Roy Thomas Baker, Ken Scott, many more big nam. Life on Two Legs Kel I really enjoyed this book. I have been a 60's and 70's music nut forever so it was a joy to soak up Norman's insights and reflections. What a great little business he got rolling too - a good example of being one step ahead of the game, and working hard. Owning a few albums that were recorded at Trident added to the pleasure of the read. The chapters on when and ho
Queen's volatile leader Freddie Mercury famously dedicating the opening track on their Night of the Opera album to Norman: Death on Two Legs. In Life on Two Legs, Sheffield reveals the journey of building the studios from its humble beginnings of a dark, decrepit Soho engraving works, into a legendary recording facility producing many of the biggest hit records in the world and the book offers a heart rendering personal account and factual insight into the highs, lows, controversy and splendour of that vintage rock 'n' roll era. With original unseen photography and copies of the original 1972 Queen Contracts- this book shines a light on a time that could never exist in today's society, a place in rock and roll history that - in Freddie Mercury 's own words - was guaranteed to blow your mind.. That band,