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UK: Northdown Publishing Ltd, 2012. Like New and Signed 2012 paperback book;
Deke has a lovely style of writing which just keeps you reading and is costing me sleep! This is one guitarist's personal take on the guitarists which he admires and has met or crossed paths with one way or another. I love 70s rock so, for me, it's a lovely read. The fact that it's written by one of the Man band is just an added bonus.
The book gives an enjoyable overview of the best blues and rock guitarists including the genius Mickey Jones who has to be one of the most sadly neglected musicians ever. The pleasure of seeing Deke and Mickey in concert together in Man is not something I will never forget. Who else could make the Fforde Green Hotel in Leeds or the Breedon Bar in Birmingham seem like the centre of the universe?
The Twang Dynasty is a book for people who love guitars and the glorious noise they make, written by a musician who has lived and loved the music for 50 years. Deke Leonard reflects on the genre from… Read More

UK: Northdown Publishing Ltd, 2012. FIRST. VG. 2012 paperback book;
Deke has a lovely style of writing which just keeps you reading and is costing me sleep! This is one guitarist's personal take on the guitarists which he admires and has met or crossed paths with one way or another. I love 70s rock so, for me, it's a lovely read. The fact that it's written by one of the Man band is just an added bonus.
The book gives an enjoyable overview of the best blues and rock guitarists including the genius Mickey Jones who has to be one of the most sadly neglected musicians ever. The pleasure of seeing Deke and Mickey in concert together in Man is not something I will ever forget. Who else could make the Fforde Green Hotel in Leeds or the Breedon Bar in Birmingham seem like the centre of the universe?

For progressive rock aficionados and all lovers of classical rock music, this book highlights the fifty most influential and important progressive rock bands, past and present, from around the world. Exploring the artists and their music, from its origins to current prog music, the history and discography are presented in knowledgeable detail. Veteran author Jerry Lucky shares with us his vast experience in the Progressive Rock world detailing the development of Prog by looking closely at the players as well as their music. Progressive rock music combines and transcends the various music genrés to a greater extent than possibly any other type of music. This book will take you straight to the very best that Prog has to offer and make you comfortable with its roots and where it's going next. This is a 'must have' for lovers of Progressive Music everywhere