Their songs are etched on our collective memory; their onstage – and offstage – performances electrified us. From Elvis to Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash to Jimi Hendrix; from Elvis Presley and John Lennon to David Bowie and Prince, these are the greatest showmen and most influential songwriters of the rock era. Their biographies share the compelling and often fraught paths to stardom on the world stage and why they continue to inspire millions of fans and aspiring musicians.
Music journalist Kathy McCabe delves into the forces that forged these giants attitudes to life, their music and their lasting impact on the world.
Whether solo performers like David Bowie or in partnerships like that of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, they have channelled their energy and raw talent into a legacy that will outlast them all.