Put your headphones on and let this book lead you through over a century of great and legendary music. This newly updated version for 2013 gives you an inspiring selection of the top must-hear records ever made. From progressive rock to pop, from metal to rockabilly, discover the milestones of the 20th century music. Bob Dylan, The Who, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Metallica, The Stooges, Bruce Springsteen and The Clash are only a few of the artists you will find in these pages full of fascinating music history. Every song comes with a short piece of text that provides some historical background and a picture of the record sleeve. You'll also find larger, full-page photos of selected featured artists. Songs are listed both chronologically and alphabetically by artist. Illustrated with full-colour photography throughout, 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die provides you with captivating trivia about the songs and intriguing information on the artists. Let these timeless tracks broaden your musical horizons and find out everything you've always wanted to know about the musicians who made history.