From The Beatles' patronage of his 1968 debut album to his Grammy awards for Hourglass, James Taylor has remained a universally acclaimed songwriter of effortless eloquence and power. In this major biography, the late Timothy White explores the myths and reality behind the personal journey of legendary singer. White examines the roots of Taylor's anguish, and his recurring problems with heroin and alcohol. There is an epic family history, an exploration...

"This lady is a big breath of hope in a cynical age."--from the Introduction by John Nichols

Woody Guthrie traveled around the country by boxcar, thumb and foot composing and singing his music that has become a national heritage.

Chronicles the life of American music legend Bob Dylan, discussing his personal relationships, his songs, his love life, and his business affairs.

A biography of Woody Guthrie, a singer who wrote over 3,000 folk songs and ballads as he traveled around the United States, including "This Land is Your Land" and "So Long It's Been Good to Know Yuh.".

Chronicles the life and legacy of Joe Hill, a labor activist, songwriter, and member of the Industrial Workers of the World--the radical Wobblies--before he was convicted of murder in 1914 and sentenced to death by firing squad, examining the murder trial, and discussing the controversy surrounding Hill's death, public response to his death, and Hill's legacy.

"Writer, singer, and political activist, Woody Guthrie is perhaps the single most important figure to have influenced the tradition of American folk music in our time. During his life, Guthrie wrote more than twelve hundred songs, including what has become the unofficial national anthem, "This Land Is Your Land," the rollicking "So Long, It's Been Good to Know You," and the moving "Pastures of Plenty."". "Wherever he was, Woody Guthrie surrounded...