The Times Lives Behind the Music: Must-read music biographies of rock and pop’s greatest stars from Amy Winehouse to Elvis

Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from The Times. From the rock’n’roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century - as well as lesser-known, boundary-pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as: Chuck Berry, founding father of rock’n’roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from troubleChristine McVie, reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album Rumours was one of the biggest-selling of all timeJimi Hendrix, American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured beforeAmy Winehouse, singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandalFreddie Mercury, flamboyant singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist for the rock