Rock Stars at Home

by Chris Charlesworth, Eddi Fiegel, Bryan Reesman, Colin Salter, Simon Spence

Overview

Enter the most ostentatious and over-the-top homes of rock and roll's greatest stars.

Through hundreds of colorful, jaw-dropping photographs and inside accounts of private abodes, pleasure palaces, gardens, jet planes, and island hideaways, Rock Stars at Home is a breathtaking inside look at the spectacular worlds rock gods and goddesses create for themselves. Whether you love music, interior design, fashion, photography, or just a good bit of gossip about the lifestyles of the rich and famous, this unforgettable look behind closed doors—where the songs were written and the magic happened—will take your breath away.

Among the more than 30 legends whose homes and antics are featured inside are:

• Frank Sinatra
Ike and Tina Turner
• Bob Dylan
• Jimi Hendrix
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono
• George Harrison
• Freddy Mercury
• Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
• Prince
• Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne
• Mariah Carey
• And many more!

Also included are entries on everything from the wild parties hosted by Keith Richards at Redlands to the Beatles's psychedelic interiors and the extravagant styles of the MTV Cribs generation. Whatever your style, you'll find something to love, to envy, and to decry in this homage to decadence. And you'll find yourself asking, where would you want to hang your hat after the world tour wraps?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781948062282
Publisher:	Apollo Publishers
Publication date:	01/15/2019
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,071,648
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Chris Charlesworth has worked as a music writer for over forty-five years, including spells on the staff of Melody Maker and as editor-in-chief of Omnibus Press. He has written and edited numerous books on rock and pop music, and many of his magazine articles can be found on rocksbackpages.com. Perhaps best known for his close association with The Who, about whom he has written extensively, Chris posts on a blog called Just Backdated.

Table of Contents

Introduction

• Frank Sinatra: Twin Palms, Palm Springs, California, 1947–1957; The Compound, Coachella Valley, California, 1957–1995
• Chuck Berry: Berry Park, Wentzville, Missouri, 1957–2017
• Elvis Presley: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, 1957–1977
• Ike & Tina Turner: 4263 Olympiad Drive, Coachella Valley, California, 1964–1977
• Paul McCartney: 7 Cavendish Avenue, St. John’s Wood, London, UK, 1965–present

Feature: Psychedelic Interiors

• Bob Dylan: Hi Lo Ha, Woodstock, New York, 1965–1969
• Keith Richards: Redlands House, West Wittering, West Sussex, UK, 1966–present
• Jimi Hendrix: 23 Brook Street, London, UK, 1968–1969

Feature: The Laurel Canyon Scene

• Brian Jones: Cotchford Farm, Hartford, East Sussex, UK, 1968–1969
• Johnny Cash: The House On The Lake, Hendersonville, Tennessee, 1968–2003
• John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Tittenhurst Park, Ascot, Berkshire, UK, 1969–1973; The Dakota Building, New York, New York, 1973–1980
• The Allman Brothers: The Big House, Macon, Georgia, 1970–1973

Feature: Rock’n’roll Hotels

• George Harrison: Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames, UK, 1970–2001
• Neil Young: Broken Arrow Ranch, Redwood City, California, 1970–2016
• Keith Moon: Tara House, Chertsey, Surrey, UK, 1971–1975
• The Jacksons: Hayvenhurst Avenue, Encino, California, 1971–present
• Sonny & Cher: Carolwood: Hollywood, California, 1972–1976
• Jimmy Page: Plumpton Park, Sussex, England, near Lewes, 1971–1985; Tower House, Holland Park, London, UK, 1972–present; Deanery Garden, Sonning, Berkshire, UK: 2008–present

Feature: Haunted Houses & Magic Mansions

• Jerry Lee Lewis: The Lewis Ranch, Nesbit, Mississippi, 1973–present
• Elton John: Woodside, Woodside, Old Windsor, Berkshire, UK: 1975–present

Feature: All Aboard the Starship

• Debbie Harry & Chris Stein: 266 Bowery, New York, New York, 1973–1978

Feature: Punk Digs and Dives

• David Bowie: Haddon Hall, Beckenham, Kent, UK, 1969–1972; 155 Hauptstrasse, Berlin, Germany, 1976–1978

Feature: Out of View

• Barry Gibb: Millionaire’s Row, Miami Beach, Florida, 1976–present
• Peter Gabriel: Ashcombe House, Swainswick, Somerset, UK, 1978–1987

Feature: Island Escapes & Tax Exiles

• Bob Marley: Tuff Gong House, Kingston, Jamaica, 1976–1980
• Freddie Mercury: Garden Lodge, Kensington, London, UK, 1985–1991
• Prince: Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota, 1987–2016

Feature: Last Known Abode

• Michael Jackson: The Neverland Ranch, Los Olivios, California, 1988–2009

Feature: Musical Playgrounds

• Noel Gallagher: Supernova Heights, Primrose Hill, London, UK; 1997–1999

Feature: Mysterious & Spooky

• Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne: 513 Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 1999–2007

Feature: Colorfully Enhanced Cribs

Photo Credits

About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

Be they homey domiciles or, more typically, extravagant pleasure domes, the dozens of rock star homes documented here in 200 photos shed light on their owners’ personalities. Readers can ogle the over-the-top dwellings of Elton John and Michael Jackson, and also sneak a peek at the places that Debbie Harry, and members of the Clash and the Sex Pistols, lived prestardom.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A tour of some of the most iconic, extravagant, and enviable homes of rock stars.”
—Billboard Magazine

“Let's be honest, we all like to have a nose when it comes to the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but getting a glimpse of that world for those stars who lived before the age of social media is even more intriguing. Rock Stars At Home does just that, with intimate photographs of some of the world's greatest ever musicians.”
—Sky News

“The book will have you gasp in astonishment at the crazy worlds these artists created for themselves.”
—Discover Hollywood

“A stunning layout that makes this the ideal book for music and photography lovers alike.”
—Luxury Travel Magazine

“It’s not just a photo book. Chapters are written by six collaborating authors and journalists who specialize in rock history and had access to insider accounts that give the visuals context.”
—Connecticut Post

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