Hal Leonard Publishes Behind The Boards II
More of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Greatest Records Revealed
Montclair, NJ – (May 29, 2014) - Hal Leonard Books, the musician’s best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, has published Behind The Boards II, by Jake Brown. The initial volume of Behind the Boards was the first definitive rock-record producer’s anthology of its kind, taking readers inside the studio to experience the creation of life-changing music by the biggest artists and bands in music history! Behind the Boards II: The Making of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Greatest Records Revealed takes fans inside the creation of still more legendary rock gems, including “Hotel California” by the Eagles; “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” by the Clash; “Rocketman” by Elton John; “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie; “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones; “The Thrill Is Gone” by B.B. King; “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” by Lou Reed; such Beatles classics as “I Am the Walrus,” “Helter Skelter,” and “Give Peace a Chance”; as well as still more hits by Def Leppard, Billy Idol, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Thorogood, the Police, Jackson Browne, Survivor, Foo Fighters, the Stone Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Heart, Joe Satriani, Rick Derringer, Peter Frampton, Huey Lewis & the News, Tool, Jon Bon Jovi, Daughtry, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, Tracy Chapman, Steve Miller, Simple Minds, Foreigner, and many more! A skilled writer and music biographer, Brown brings the reader into the studio by seamlessly oscillating between narration and interview, weaving together the history and context surrounding these classic recordings with the voices of those who were there, behind the boards. Behind The Boards II is a fascinating collection of tales of the technical and human elements behind some of the greatest music of all time. About the Author Jake Brown is an award-winning music biographer. His catalog consists of 35 published books including authorized books co-written with living guitar legend Joe Satriani, 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Heart, celebrated rock drummer Kenny Aronoff, heavy metal icon Motorhead, and the late hip-hop pioneer Tupac Shakur. Also to Brown’s credit is the Nashville Songwriter – featuring interviews with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and others. He has appeared on national television networks, including Fuse TV and Bloomberg TV. Brown lives in Nashville. Behind The Boards II $24.99 (US) Inventory #HL 00120810 ISBN: 9781480350601 Width: 6.0″Length: 9.0″ 304 pages For more information, please visit http://www.halleonardbooks.com – Hal Leonard Books – An Imprint of Hal Leonard.