Philip Norman

A fresh look at the story of the Beatles' rise to success and the people who helped them develop their music, image, and style.

The final word on music’s greatest legend, in which Philip Norman reveals a John Lennon the world has never seen. With ground-breaking insight into the pain, beauty and frustration that shaped the genius of modern music, John Lennon: The Definitive Biography redefines a legend.

'A thorough, objective telling of McCartney's story - in and out of the most famous band ever.' ESQUIRE The first biography written with McCartney's approval and with access to family members and friends closest to him. In 2013, Sir Paul McCartney granted Philip Norman 'tacit approval' as his biographer. The result is …

Buddy Holly inspired a generation of superstars, and his songs are regarded as rock and roll classics. Philip Norman, author of the bestselling Shout], tells Buddy's story from his meteoric rise to his tragic death in a plane crash in February 1959.