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Ginger Baker is without question one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having founded Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there, a turbulent yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. Episode three: Musical nirvana at the hook of Holland. Heroin tales. Touring Europe with Graham Bond and Jack Bruce.

This unique audiobook from historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano chronicles the life, times, trials, and triumphs of the remarkable scholar, activist, feminist, teacher, and reformer Angela Davis, using informed commentary, but most significantly, the words and wisdom of Ms. Davis herself. Forget the rhetoric, rumors, and urban legends surrounding this polarizing figure, and listen directly to Ms. Davis. Prison reform, civil rights, racial equality - all these topics are presented by author and producer Giuliano.

Everyone who knows music understands Ginger Baker was, and is, perhaps, the greatest rock jazz fusion drummer ever. Author Giuliano was close to both Ginger and Jack Bruce in the 1990s and presents us with the very best of his extended three-week daily interview sessions with Mr. Baker. Here, you will meet the real man behind the never-ending drum kit. Neither myth, legend, nor spurious gossip can ever equal the true measure of the man, and this tempestuous audiobook proves it once and for all.

This unique audiobook from historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano chronicles the life, times, trials, and triumphs of the remarkable scholar, activist, feminist, teacher, and reformer, Angela Davis, using informed commentary, but most significantly, the words and wisdom of Ms. Davis herself. Forget the rhetoric, rumors and urban legends surrounding this polarizing figure and listen directly to Ms. Davis.

In a teeming, often-suspect ocean of gurus, mystics, fakirs, yogis, perfect masters, and various other self-proclaimed incarnations of the godhead who have stepped foot on American soil over the years in pursuance of their spiritual ambitions, Swami Vivekananda was arguably the first, finest, and resolutely most authentic. A simple, austere man, he was a mountain of spiritual power made more impressive by his innate kindness, humility, and compassion toward all.

In this lively audio biography and extended interview with the Bonzo Dog Band’s eccentric mechanical robot master, musician, and lyricist, we gain great insight into the upside-down inner workings of rock’s most peculiar and innovative group. An encounter with the great swirling powerhouse that is Roger Ruskin Spear is one like no other. You have to hear it to believe it - if you could see it, you might, perchance, lower your gaze, as here is one of the brightest suns in this one-of-a-kind pop-rock humor genre that he and his Bonzo Dog mates virtually created from scratch.

Vivian Stanshall, the one-off, brilliant headmaster of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band of the 1960s, has left us - but his music and cultural legacy live on. His brilliant, accomplished, articulate, charming, no-nonsense wife, Ki Longfellow Stanshall, generously gives us her innermost, intimate, and telling thoughts on her time with Vivian and the incredible life she has lived as a highly successful, internationally acclaimed artist and author in her own right.

Once again the Old Gray Goose delivers a collection of funny, heartwarming tales perfected over six decades of campfires and thousands of enthusiastic young campers as part of his amazing lifelong work with the YMCA. Here is the definitive collection of down-home songs and stories for children of all ages, affectionately told by a compassionate man who genuinely cares about young people.

Here, you will find the always interesting and enigmatic Vivian Stanshall, the loony cartoony Mr. Wonderful, "Legs" Larry Smith, the incredibly dry robot master trouser king, Roger Ruskin Spear, and the uber-talented, gentlemanly musical engine of the group, sometime Monty Python, Neil Innes. The author also includes concise life histories of each of these amazing gentlemen along with far-ranging archival conversations recorded from 1983 to 1995.

With a lively, fairly bizarre interview between the two, an oddly amusing collection of Henley street interviews conducted by Geoffrey, and other Giuliano-penned musical odds and ends, here is a rare inside look at not only the unlikely relationship between these two talented men but also a breakdown of the creative process in its rawest and most primal form. An audio biographical must for all pop and rock fans, Bonzo Dog freaks, film buffs, and university and school systems.

The enigmatic founder and leader of the Beatles, John Lennon was not only a groundbreaking musician and composer for the ages but also a keen philosopher, seeker of truth, and politically savvy advocate of nonviolence, tolerance, and unrestricted personal freedom. The enlightened big brother to now several generations, Lennon consistently gave everything he had, and then some, to his liberated, infectious music and wide-ranging, common-sense political ideals.

In this expansive, comprehensive collection the very best of John Lennon’s thought-provoking words, the myth, legend, and rumor surrounding this great man is stripped away, and the real John as artist and thoughtful global citizen emerges. Carefully edited to relieve the listener of the tedious twee of the almost always ill-informed and sensationalist-seeking interviewer, Lennon is free to speak his mind on an incredible array of subjects.

Meher Baba, born Merwan Sheriar Iran on February 25, 1894, was a beloved Indian spiritual master who said he was the Avatar or God in human form. When he was 19, he contacted five spiritual teachers before beginning his own mission and gathering his own disciples in early 1922, at the age of 27. From July 1925 to the end of his life, Baba maintained silence, communicating by means of an alphabet board or by unique hand gestures. I

The enigmatic founder and leader of the Beatles, John Lennon was not only a groundbreaking musician and composer for the ages, but also a keen philosopher, seeker of truth, and politically savvy advocate of nonviolence, tolerance, and unrestricted personal freedom. The enlightened big brother to now several generations, Lennon consistently gave everything he had, and then some, to his liberated, infectious music and wide-ranging, common-sense political ideals.

Michael Jeffrey Jordan, born February 17, 1963, is THE greatest American professional basketball player of all time. Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. He holds records for the highest career regular season scoring average and highest career playoff scoring average. In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN.

In this dynamic, hard-hitting audiobook, music biographer Geoffrey Giuliano examines the turbulent life and times of contemporary legends the Beatles. With an in-depth, insightful narration by the author as well as rare archival, unheard interviews - here is the perfect collection celebrating the Fab Four for every dedicated fan, music historian, the media as well as all school, library, institutional, and university collections. An ultra-rare, exciting audio biography!

The enigmatic founder and leader of the Beatles, John Lennon was not only a groundbreaking musician and composer for the ages, but also a keen philosopher, seeker of truth, and politically savvy advocate of nonviolence, tolerance, and unrestricted personal freedom. The enlightened big brother to several generations, Lennon consistently gave everything he had, and then some, to his liberated, infectious music, and wide-ranging, common-sense political ideals. In this expansive, comprehensive collection, the real John, as an artist and thoughtful global citizen, emerges.

Here, at last, is what can only be described as a riveting compendium of interviews and quotes directly from the spiritual heart of the Beatles, George Harrison. Sourced from the extensive archives of rock biographer and historian Geoffrey Giuliano, here is the quiet Beatle in his own inspirational words. The innate truth, wisdom, and sincerity of Harrison shines through in this touching audio tribute to the journeyman musician, composer, dedicated yogi, and humble gardener.

The enigmatic founder and leader of the Beatles, John Lennon was not only a groundbreaking musician and composer for the ages but also a keen philosopher, seeker of truth, and politically savvy advocate of nonviolence, tolerance, and unrestricted personal freedom. The enlightened big brother to now several generations, Lennon consistently gave everything he had, and then some, to his liberated, infectious music and wide-ranging, commonsense political ideals. Here is the perfect collection of the great John Lennon for every dedicated Beatles fan and music historian.

In this one-of-a-kind audio treasure by the world’s acknowledged foremost prolific Beatles biographer Geoffrey Giuliano, the real John Lennon is laid bare and a deeper understanding of his magnetic personality and timeless music emerges. Here is the perfect audio treasure for every committed Lennon fan, pop historian, casual listener, student of 1960s art and culture, curious commuter, as well as all school and university systems. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the real John Lennon!