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Named 'the most talked-about teen on the planet' by NME and a 'pop prodigy' by Harper's Bazaar, in the space of just three years and still just a teenager, Billie Eilish has become one of the most streamed artists on the planet. From her unique style of songs, co-created with her brother, Finneas O'Connell, to her squeamish videos and unusual look, Billie is far from your typical 18-year old singer.Though she's young, she's no cookie-cutter pop star. Her famous dead eyes, her performatively bored attitude along with her angsty, often sadistic lyrics about serial killers and psychopaths make Eilish intruiging and 'intimidating as hell'. With her colourful hair and her refusal to wear any tight clothing, Eilish is well known for her distinctive style. Her loose, body-obscuring silhouettes in neon colours and graffiti prints have become so iconic that she has now launched her own retro-inspired clothing collection. But Eilish's appeal doesn't just stem from her style or her music, she is also admired for her frank discussion of mental health and body image issues and taking her social responsibility as a role model seriously. According to New York Times, Billie Eilish represents a 'collective middle finger to the strictures of teen-pop sex appeal'.Eilish's celebrity superfans range from Shawn Mendes and Julia Roberts to Katy Perry and Nirvana's David Grohl. But did you know that Billie is vegan? Or that her middle name is 'Pirate'? This book is full of fascinating facts and fun nuggets of knowledge which will delight superfans as well as those new to her music but keen to find out more. And with seven gold and three platinum singles in the US under her belt, it looks like Billie is set to dominate the music industry for many years to come.

Having witnessed a young woman, he knows to be Princess Rhiana of Abador, being handed over to the blood-lusting Galyaks, Lucian sets forth for Abador. Arriving at the walled city, he discovers the city is under the control of Nikobar, a sinister Cygian sorcerer, who has orchestrated the princess's kidnapping so that he might sacrifice her to his infernal Dragon Lord, Gazankulu, on Asima Na and condemn the world to eternal darkness. All is not yet lost, however. If Lucian can unite the fabled Xavier Knights, together they might still snatch Princess Rhiana from the Galyaks and in turn, thwart Nikobar's fiendish plans.

In December 1976, a coach drove off down a London street. On board were the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Heartbreakers and their respective management, while The Damned, who were also on the bill, were travelling separately. The 'Anarchy in the UK Tour' should have been just another rock 'n' roll tour, and surely would have been, had it not been for the Sex Pistols' anarchic antics on the Today show two days earlier. What should have been an inconsequential three-minute interview to hopefully plug the new single, and the accompanying promotional tour, descended into farce when the show's host Bill Grundy goaded the Sex Pistols' guitarist Steve Jones into saying something outrageous? Author Mick O Shea has interviewed members of the band's involved, managers, roadies and audience members to tell the story of why this was such an important tour. Explains why many local councils banned the tour resulting in only seven out of a scheduled twenty gigs taking place. One London councilor stated: "Most of these groups would be vastly improved by sudden death" The book is also an examination of punk rock's impact on the nation in the Seventies. Illustrated throughout with rare photographs and memorabilia.

Critics have called The Smiths one of the most important bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 80s. Based on the songwriting partnership of vocalist Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, the group released four hugely influential albums via Rough Trade Records between 1984 and 1987. This easy to read guide covers everything Smiths, from their formation in 1982, through their breakup, solo careers, and on to the present day.

The punk movement created a revolution in the music industry with its anarchic approach and DIY = ethos. It was the antidote to a bloated record business that had become moribund and prog bands which had become hugely self-indulgent. Punk grew out of the politics of the Seventies in the UK and from bands like Dr Feelgood. With the Sex Pistols as torch bearers the movement provoked strong reactions amongst music fans and industry alike.

Glam rock began in the UK in the early Seventies performed by musicians with outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, particularly platform shoes and glitter. The flamboyant clothing and visual styles of performers were often camp or androgynous, and have been described as playing with other gender roles. British glam rock artists include David Bowie, Mott the Hoople, Sweet, Slade, Roxy Music and Gary Glitter. Those not central to the genre, such as Elton John, Rod Stewart and Freddie Mercury of Queen, also adopted glam styles. US glam artists included The New York Dolls, Sparks, Suzi Quatro, and Iggy Pop