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Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash
By Michael Stewart Foley
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The country icon was less neutral than he sometimes appeared.
American Comics: A History
By Jeremy Dauber
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A detailed account of the rise, fall, and potential resurrection of graphic storytelling in the U.S.
The Hag: The Life, Times, and Music of Merle Haggard
By Marc Eliot
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This biography’s rough-around-the-edges feel fits its subject perfectly.
The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present
By Paul McCartney
An expansive compilation — and confirmation — of the master’s genius.
Led Zeppelin: The Biography
By Bob Spitz
This gimlet-eyed chronicle reveals the rock gods to be sadly (and sickeningly) human.
An affectionate, erudite look back at Bugs and Daffy’s reign.
A comprehensive look at how the musical genius spun some of his magic.
Rock Me on the Water: 1974 — The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics
By Ronald Brownstein
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The author makes a strong case for the Left Coast’s creative primacy during the mid-70s.
