Kozinn, Allan
The McCartney Legacy: Volume 2: 1974 - 80
- ISBN 13:
- 9780063000759
- author:
- Kozinn, Allan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 768
- Dimensions:
- 23.8 x 19.6 x 6 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Paul McCartney's creative journey continues in The McCartney Legacy Volume 2: 1974 - 80. This comprehensive work explores the life and work of one of the world's greatest musicians, from the aftermath of Band on the Run to the mid-1970s. Following the success of his album, McCartney II, Paul McCartney embarked on a period of diverse musical evolution, incorporating styles like disco, punk, and new wave into his work with Wings. The band released four studio albums during this time, including Venus and Mars and Wings at the Speed of Sound, as well as a solo album that showcased his electronic experimentalism. Meanwhile, McCartney pursued various side projects, including music publishing, science fiction writing, and animation. This second installment of The McCartney Legacy series delves into the complexities of McCartney's life and career during this pivotal period, revealing the creative decisions and personal struggles that shaped his music and artistic endeavors.