Alan Keith Mcgee

John Lydon: Stories of Johnny: A Compendium of Thoughts on the Icon of an Era

A set of stand-alone essays written by the cream of rock music's commentators—among them Rob Johnstone, Clinton Heylin, Legs McNeill, Greil Marcus, Kris Needs,Judy Nylon, Alan Clayson,and Nigel Williamson—this work could well be the final word on thesymbol of1970 punkthey once called "Rotten." Love ...

The Book of Michael of Rhodes: A Fifteenth-Century Maritime Manuscript, Vol. 3: Studies

In the fifteenth century, a Venetian mariner, Michael of Rhodes, wrote and illustrated a text describing his experiences in the Venetian merchant and military fleets. He included a treatise on commercial mathematics and treatments of contemporary shipbuilding practices, navigation, calendrical syste...

Our Music Is Red with Purple Flashes: The Story of the Creation

Their songs have been covered by acts as diverse as Ride, Boney M, and the Sex Pistols; they impressed Pete Townsend so much that he asked their guitarist to join the already successful Who; said guitarist pioneered the use of a bow on guitar strings—a trick later plagiarized by Jimmy Page; and they...

Working in the Music Industry: How to Find an Exciting and Varied Career in the World of Music

The music industry is one of the most exciting, glamorous and fun places you could ever work in. It's also a fiercely competitive world, both for jobseekers and those already on the inside. But opportunities arise constantly, and are within the grasp of almost anyone with a true passion for music an...

Alan McGee and the Story of Creation Records

At the beginning of 2000 Alan McGee of Creation Records stunned the music business when he announced that he was leaving the label. This is the behind-the-scenes story of Creation and of one man's vision.

The Wonder of Raccoons (Animal Wonders)

Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of raccoons.

Amplified Youth: The Future of Rock and Roll

Alan McGee

Alan McGee (born 29 September 1960) has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. McGee is best known for...