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Celebrity biographer Gwen Russell traces Tom's phenomenal journey from his first South Wales gigs as an unsigned frontman, to his breakthrough hit 'It's Not Unusual' and beyond to his superstardom as the voice behind 'What's New Pussycat', 'Delilah' and 'She's a Lady'. But it has not all been plain sailing for the legendary Grammy- and Brit Award-winning entertainer whose shows are renowned for knicker-hurling frenzies.

After a name change to The Squires, the band was catapulted to fame within a few short years, but not before hardship, heartaches, blood, sweat, and tears split the band. Vernon, the founder of the group, and Tom became as close as brothers, and this is Vernon’s recollections from their gigs in the South Wales Valleys, right up to their painful falling out in 1969 when Vernon was sacked by their unscrupulous manager, Gordon Mills.

Von den frühen schüchternen Anfängen in kleinen walisischen Kneipen über die glamourösen Jahre in Las Vegas bis hin zum Comeback als gestandener Bluessänger: Mit gehörigem Witz und Understatement erzählt Tom Jones von den Ups und Downs seines bemerkenswerten Lebens. Ob mit Elvis, Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams oder Portishead - der Stil wechselte, aber seine Stimme blieb immer unverwechselbar. Unprätentiös, ehrlich, witzig und kraftvoll: eine Autobiografie, wie man sie nicht oft zu hören bekommt.

Great legend Tom Petty was an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Petty served as the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He was also a member and co-founder of the late-1980s super-group, the Traveling Wilburys, and his early band, Mudcrutch. Enjoy this informative biography of the great legend!

ESTE É UM EPISÓDIO DA OBRA "CARTA PARA O MEU JOVEM EU", DE. JANE GRAHAM, QUE APRESENTAM CARTAS PARA SIR MO FARAH E SIR TOM JONES MAIS JOVENS. SE QUISER LER TODAS AS CARTAS LEIA A OBRA COMPLETA. Se a viagem no tempo fosse uma possibilidade, o que você diria ao seu eu adolescente, caso o encontrasse? Em Carta Para Meu Jovem Eu, personalidades das mais diversas áreas refletem sobre o que teria sido bom saber antes. Elas também lembram aqueles momentos mágicos que gostariam de reviver. O livro inclui a participação especial de personalidades brasileiras.

This against-all-odds autobiography of gospel legend Kirk Franklin takes you through the life and trials of one of the most influential and bestselling artists in the music industry. From his difficult childhood on the poor side of town to his rise as a multiple Grammy-winning artist, Kirk...