When it comes to books about music, there's a vast array out there that would take a lifetime to read through. So with World Book Day flying off the shelf on March 5, I thought I'd pick out a selection of 12 titles that I think are well worth your time.
In the list below, you'll find a mix of genres including autobiographies by Slash and Judas Priest's Rob Halford, two by much-missed icons Lemmy and Ozzy, along with John Robb's brilliant history of the goth genre, and a novel I think is essential reading in the shape of Nick Hornby's High Fidelity . There's even space for a Sleep Token colouring book and a few other select titles.
There are so many brilliant music books available that I'll update this page with more options when I find (and read) them. You might even find a nice gift for a music-obsessed friend or relative.
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