Crossfire
Publications has the
Definitive Books
on
FRANK ZAPPA
JETHRO TULL
THE YARDBIRDS
MANFRED MANN
THE ZOMBIES
Last update: DECEMBER
15, 2002
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
An expanded edition of "Cosmik Debris:
The Collected History & Improvisations Of FRANK ZAPPA" (in stock
mid-January 2003)
JIMMY PAGE - session CD (Fuel 2000)
THE YARDBIRDS - "Little Games" (new UK EMI edition – early January
2003)
THE YARDBIRDS – “Five Live Yardbirds”
(expanded edition on Fuel 2000 – early 2003)
"Words Of Love: The Music of THE MAMAS
& THE PAPAS"
(Who knows when this will come out, if at all?
I gave this in to another publisher in May 2002! That’s why we do our own stuff!)
NOW OUT:
"Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up" (with updated tour info and
discographies)
THE YARDBIRDS - "The Yardbird Years" (Fuel 2000)
RENAISSANCE - "Live And Direct" (Kissing Spell)
We're honored to be the exclusive
distributor of the excellent book
"LED ZEPPELIN: THE MONTREUX CONCERTS"
by Gilles Chateau and Sam Rapallo
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BOOK DESCRIPTIONS:
"Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts" (by
Gilles Chateau and Sam Rapallo) - $19.95
LED ZEPPELIN fell in love with the presence of the
secluded mountain getaway during their first concert there in 1970 and would
unknowingly help launch a musical industry in the most unlikely of
places. " Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts" captures the
magic created by John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in
an extraordinary setting.
The group’s
appearances there helped establish Montreux as a unique and exotic musical
destination. Like Haight-Ashbury
in San Francisco, the misty mountains of Montreux soon formed a hippie commune
of its own, drawing people from all over Europe. " Led Zeppelin: The
Montreux Concerts" explores the band’s impact, and the people who were
drawn by the town’s timeless beauty and musical vibes.
Co-author and
photographer of " Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts," Gilles
Chateau revisits his unforgettable experiences there in the late 1960s / early
1970s. An incredible never-before-seen
collection of photographs provide a rare view of the group and community of
fans that came to Montreux, with insightful interviews, research and text by
Sam Rapallo.
From their inception, Led
Zeppelin’s live concerts created an incredible buzz among fans around the
world, playing in sold-out arenas and stadiums. As their popularity
soared, it would be unthinkable for them to return to performing in a small
theatre. However, Montreux was a unique and special place where the group
could retreat from the chaos and get back to basics. Details of the 1976 Bonzo’s Montreux recording session are
also uncovered for the first time.
Home of the famous Montreux
Jazz Festival, founded by promoter Claude Nobs, it has played host to
numerous super-star rock musicians and legendary rhythm & blues artists.
This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary.
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant took the stage again in Montreux in July 2001 as part of the Sun Records Tribute concert - their first appearance together there in nearly 29 years.
"Cosmik Debris: The Collected History &
Improvisations Of Frank Zappa" - $24.95 (352 pages/ 375+ illustrations) –
NOW WITH RECORDING SESSION INFORMATION AND LOTS MORE RARE PHOTOS!
FRANK ZAPPA is the most prolific composer and recording artist
of the 20th Century. Besides his guitar
mastery, Zappa’s ability of incorporating any style into his unique body of
work is unprecedented! Even before his
death in 1993, Frank Zappa attained artistic success and respect in the rock
and classical worlds. In recent years,
an increasing number of classical ensembles have included Zappa’s music on
program including other great masters, such as Mozart and Rossini.
Here are
some of the many interesting items shown unedited for the first time in “Cosmik
Debris”:
The Look
Magazine article that interested Zappa in the music of Edgard Varčse
The Varčse
and Stravinsky LPs that became Zappa’s first album purchases
The Brian
Lord and Junier Mintz singles that all other books claim weren’t released!
The
infamous 1965 “Studio Z raid” front page article in the Ontario Daily Report
newspaper
A detailed
analysis of the classical composers that influenced Frank Zappa
“Conceptual
Continuity Clues” for each album
The most
complete gig list ever!
An absolutely amazing discography and session list!
"Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up" - $23.95 (288 pages/ 271 illustrations)
This is the definitive and authorized historical account of the extremely influential, blueswailing YARDBIRDS. With the successive guitar attacks of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, The Yardbirds as a unit reached uncharted territories in rock. In “Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up,” you’ll discover how The Yardbirds forged their own identity and left a lasting impression on music fans and musicians. Using The Yardbirds as their blueprint, many bands like Aerosmith and The Allman Brothers have incorporated Yardbirds techniques in creating their own identities.
Written by Greg Russo,
liner notes author and compiler of the 2CD sets “Little Games Sessions &
More” (EMI) and “Cumular Limit” (New Millennium) and EMI’s “Little Games”
single CD, “Yardbirds: The Ultimate Rave-Up” reveals Greg’s unique insider
knowledge in a captivating written style.
All of the band’s members, past and present, have contributed to this
edition. The book also includes full
Yardbirds group and solo discographies, a detailed concert history, and 270
Yardbirds-related photos and extremely rare record covers.
Click here
for more YARDBIRDS products for sale at Crossfire!
"Flying Colours: The Jethro Tull Reference Manual" - $22.95 (256 pages/ 411 illustrations)
After one year of research, Greg Russo unveils his
most masterful work yet – the most incredible band overview of JETHRO TULL
ever created. In their first three
decades, Tull has produced some of the most challenging music ever to emanate from
Britain. More important, they have
outlasted nearly everyone in the process!
Ian Anderson, the prime mover in Jethro Tull, has taken the band into
directions that no other musician would dare travel. Find out how the band went from their humble beginning as the
Blackpool, England group The Blades to The John Evan Band to the Jethro Tull we
know and love. Besides the stories
beyond the songs, this book takes you inside the personalities that have made
Jethro Tull such a continually fascinating group of musicians. As expected, Greg’s discographies are in
full force here, as is the most extensive concert listing ever compiled. As far as Greg Russo’s books are concerned,
there are none better. Find out for
yourself!
"Time Of The Season: The Zombies Collector's Guide" - $13.95 (96 pages/ 71 illustrations)
Once again, Greg has produced another fully
authorized book - all five ZOMBIES contributed enthusiastically to this
recently released classic. A Zombies
fan will rave over Greg's history of the band, their songs and their solo
careers. This goes beyond the
"Zombie Heaven" box set - this is the most complete and accurate
history of The Zombies, and the band has confirmed it! All of The Zombies are still involved in the
music industry in one way or another, and this book fills you in on that as
well. The creative process involved
with each of their recordings is laid out in great detail, enabling the reader
to fully enjoy their songs. A
"thank you" note to Zombies fans, written by bass player Chris White
and signed by all five members, is included along with Greg's noted
discographical completeness. It doesn't
get any better than this!
"Mannerisms:
The Five Phases Of Manfred Mann" - $19.95 (275 pages/ 324 illustrations)
+ FREE 35-page supplement with 12 additional illustrations
The only officially authorized account of MANFRED
MANN’S career, from his '60s hits ("Do Wah Diddy Diddy" and
"Mighty Quinn") to successes with his Earth Band ("Blinded By
The Light" and "Runner").
Many exclusive interviews with Manfred and his band members are included
along with their personal histories. A
complete discography is included along with many archive photos. Greg Russo’s supplement to “Mannerisms”
takes you up to the present and fills you in on new tape discoveries from the
1960s and 1970s, as well as lots of other information that you will not find
elsewhere. If you thought Manfred Mann
only had one phase, it's time to get with it and buy this book!
Manfred
Mann Members - Past and Present
All books are by GREG RUSSO unless otherwise noted.
Autographed
book covers are also available for $5 each (plus $1 shipping).
Postal rates for first book ordered (postage for additional books is half of
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Mannerisms:
The Five Phases Of Manfred Mann
Time
Of The Season: The Zombies Collector's Guide
Flying
Colours: The Jethro Tull Reference Manual
Cosmik
Debris: The Collected History & Improvisations Of Frank Zappa
Yardbirds:
The Ultimate Rave-Up
Led
Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts
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