Donald Brackett

"The narrative of Tumult! The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner is an extended exploration of the magical transformation of shy country girl Anna Mae Bullock into the boisterous force of nature we know today as Tina Turner"-- Provided by publisher.

"For more than sixty years, Yoko Ono has fascinated us as one of the world's most innovative, radical artists. From a childhood of both extraordinary privilege and extreme deprivation in war-time Japan, she adopted an outsider's persona and moved to America where, after a spell at Sarah Lawrence College, she made a place for herself in bohemian arts circles. She was already twice divorced and established as a performance artist in the Fluxus movement...

"In this study of Amy Winehouse's second, and last, album, 'Back to Black', Donald Brackett opens the door not only to the full experience of this great record but also explores the seductive sonic hook that pop artists always strive for. He also unearths what makes the record unique, influential, and unforgettable, and reveals the creative steps in its inception and production, the technical virtuosity that makes it special, and why it deserves to...