In The Pipeline  

Sketches Of Hackett   (The authorised Steve Hackett biography)  ISBN: 978-0-9557542-3-4   The first full and authorised biography of former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett.  Written by Alan Hewitt, a recognised authority on Genesis, whose previous writings include the critically acclaimed Genesis Revisited. Hewitt is also editor of the Genesis web fanzine The Waiting Room.     Available to pre-order now!

You've Never Had It So Good   (Bedford's music scene)  ISBN TBC Publication date: TBC    Since rock 'n' roll started in the mid fifties, Bedford, like so many other towns around Britain has had its fair share of concerts. Unlike the big cities however, Bedford has rarely witnessed rock and pop concerts on a grand scale. That said one look through this book and you will soon discover the wealth of talent that has performed in and around the Bedford area through the decades. Whether it be Cliff Richard or Little Richard; The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Deep Purple, through to The Teardrop Explodes, New Order, Supergrass, Oasis and Coldplay. These are just some of the hundreds of acts that have all graced the stages of Bedford over the decades. Local music fan and author Jerry Bloom has painstakingly researched hundreds of concerts that document the events of not just the bigger names but also those that time has been less kind to, but who have also helped in some form or other to have shaped the popular music culture of the past fifty years. With first hand anecdotes from promoters, local fans and musicians, as well as some of the professional artistes who recall playing Bedford, this book is the definitive word on the local music scene, but also offers a fascinating insight into the careers of many of rock and pop's biggest names.     This will now be published in two volumes: Vol 1 will cover 1954-69, Vol 2; 1970-99

Zappa The Hard Way by Andrew Greenaway  ISBN: TBC   Frank Zappa's last ever world tour that ended in turmoil with the sacking of almost all the band! Full tour appraised, the build up to it and the aftermath by Andrew Greenaway; long term Zappa enthusiast and editor of Zappa fan site http://www.idiotbastard.com/

In The Shadow Of The Wizard   (The story of Rainbow's 1976 album and tour)  ISBN: TBC   This book will focus on Rainbow's most revered period: The stunning Rainbow Rising album and the world tour that followed. Most fans consider Rainbow was at its peak during '76 and the book will look in detail at the making of the album, and the amazing concerts, with anecdotes and recollections from fans, journalists and of course the band and crew, as well as reviews of the shows, full concert listing and recording details.

Hush   (Nick Simper's autobiography)  ISBN: TBC   The original Deep Purple bassist and former member of Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, has been posting extracts of his life story on his official website, but plans are in place for his full life story.  It will include stories of his first professional gig supporting Jerry Lee Lewis; his time with Johnny Kidd and the car crash that he survived but took Kidd's life; establishing Deep Purple, who secured a top five American hit with their first single Hush, his own band's Warhorse, Fandango, and his current group The Good Old Boys and many other facets of a forty year career that includes rubbing shoulders with some of rock's greatest icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart and many more.     Mock cover for promotional purposes only.