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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 15 - 20 working days One of the greatest hard rock bands ever, Van Halen have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, crowning their amazing career with this year's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. With their 1978 eponymous debut, Van Halen simultaneously rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock in general. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen redefined what electric guitar could do, developing a blindingly fast technique with a variety of self-taught two-handed tapping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and effects that mimicked the sounds of machines and animals. It was wildly inventive and over the top, equalled only by vocalist David Lee Roth, who brought the role of a metal singer to near-performance art standards with his wild flair for showmanship. Together, they made Van Halen into the most popular American rock & roll band of the late '70s and early '80s, and in the process set the template for hard rock and heavy metal for the '80s. Features Summary One of the greatest hard rock bands ever, Van Halen have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, crowning their amazing career with this year's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame... Contributors Van Halen Format CD Release date 20040719

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 15 - 20 working days 2012 collection from the Reggae greats. In the wake of Bob Marley's passing in 1981, harmony trio Black Uhuru became the undisputed leaders of Roots Reggae in Jamaica and beyond. Originally formed by Derrick `Duckie' Simpson in the early '70s, it was not until the group's collaborations with Riddim Twins, Sly & Robbie, that their music finally received international acclaim. Although their Island singles proved a little too strident for non-Jamaican chart action, the group's albums attracted widespread acclaim, with the Anthem collection winning a Grammy for the best Reggae album of 1985. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner brings together Black Uhuru's most important works for Island, along with their two UK chart hits, `What Is Life' and `The Great Train Robbery', culminating in the most essential single CD set of their work ever compiled. Features Summary 2012 collection from the Reggae greats. In the wake of Bob Marley's passing in 1981, harmony trio Black Uhuru became the undisputed leaders of Roots Reggae in Jamaica and beyond... Contributors Black Uhuru Format CD Release date 20120625

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days For Two Sides of Peter Banks, the ex-guitarist from Yes gathered an impressive group of guest musicians, including Genesis' Phil Collins and Steve Hackett and King Crimson's John Wetton. Most importantly, the whole album was written and recorded with Netherlands guitarist Jan Akkerman (of Focus). The first six tracks make up a suite (early themes are recapitulated toward the end) ranging from acoustic duets ("Visions of the King") to full-blown instrumental progressive rock numbers ("Knights") that bear noticeable similarities with some material Steve Hackett would record for his first solo album Voyage of the Acolyte. Some sections (like "Battles") are surprisingly sloppy and show poor production, but overall the material is engaging for the prog fan and is worthy of the attention of anyone fond of Steve Hackett's mid-'70s albums. "Beyond the Loneliest Sea" is a delicate Akkerman tune, while "Stop That!" is an extended jam of medium interest (Banks and Akkerman trade some nice solos). Two Sides of Peter Banks is the most progressive effort the guitarist released after his departure from Yes. If it weren't for the star-heavy cast this album would be nothing more than an enjoyable curiosity, but fans of Genesis and Focus should find it an important addition to their collections. ~ Frana€¡ois Couture Features Summary For Two Sides of Peter Banks, the ex-guitarist from Yes gathered an impressive group of guest musicians, including Genesis' Phil Collins and Steve Hackett and King Crimson's John Wetton... Contributors Peter Banks Format CD Release date 20160506