Gwen Stefani and No Doubt: Simple Kind of Life


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The eclectic Orange County band No Doubt was formed in 1986 by Eric Stefani and John Spence who soon recruited Eric’s younger sister Gwen as co-vocalist. With the addition of Tony Kanal on Bass, they launched a 20 year career that would fuse ska, grunge, alt. rock and shades of several other musical genres into a unique mix. The 1987 suicide of John Spence resulted in the battlefield promotion of Gwen to lead vocalist, a shift that would prove a launch pad for her future solo career and media celebrity status. Through it all No Doubt went from strength to strength and in 1995, following the departure of Eric Stefani, finally found mainstream success when their third album, Tragic Kingdom, enjoyed over 15 million sales worldwide. Since then this ska-loving band from Southern California has flourished. Despite a frequently changing line-up and the potential distraction of Sven’s parallel solo career, No Doubt have stayed true to their mission to be musical and visual innovators.




Gwen Stefani & No Doubt


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With contributions from former and current band members, collaborators, friends and critics, Simple Kind Of Life is the first major biography of No Doubt. The eclectic Orange County band was formed in 1986 by Eric Stefani and John Spence who soon recruited Eric's younger sister Gwen as co-vocalist. With the addition of Tony Kanal on bass, No Doubt launched a 20-year career that would fuse ska, grunge, alt.rock and shades of several other musical genres into a unique mix. The 1987 suicide of John Spence resulted in the battlefield promotion of Gwen Stefani to lead vocalist, a shift that would prove a launch pad for her future solo career and media celebrity status. Through it all No Doubt went from strength to strength and in 1995, following the departure of Eric Stefani, finally found mainstream success when their third album, Tragic Kingdom, enjoyed over 15 million sales worldwide. Since then this ska-loving band from Southern California has flourished. Despite a frequently shifting line-up and the potential distraction of Gwen Stefani's parallel solo career, No Doubt have stayed true to their original mission to be musical and visual innovators. This is their fascinating story. Book jacket.




Gwen Stefani


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Gwen Stefani is a well-known recording artist, TV personality, and fashion designer. Her work as lead vocalist in the rock band No Doubt propelled her into the spotlight in the 1990s and early 2000s.? After the band's hiatus in 2004, Stefani pursued a career as a solo artist. Stefani has won two Grammy Awards for her work with No Doubt and one for her collaboration with rapper Eve. This compelling edition profiles the life and career of this multitalented entertainer. Chapters discuss her early years in Orange County, explore her time as a lead singer for No Doubt, and offer readers an insight into Stefani's personal life.




Gwen Stefani


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A biography of Gwen Stefani, the former lead singer of No Doubt, who went on to have a successful solo career.




The Blonds


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If you’ve seen images of the biggest entertainers—Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Lil Kim, Britney Spears, Rihanna, J. Lo, or Madonna—on stage in a crystallized costume, you’ve seen the work of The Blonds. The Blonds is an invitation to designer Phillipe Blond and creative director David Blond’s inclusive, wild, and high-octane world. Since 2006, The Blonds have catered to the entertainment industry with glamor-usly over-the-top designs. Celebrities rely on the duo’s intricate corsets, catsuits, and dresses for performances, award shows, editorials, and any other special occasion where they need to move and shine. Their first book, as riotous as the brand’s legendary New York Fashion Week shows, unfolds in several acts, starting with an introduction to Phillipe and David, detailing their inspirations and how they built their rebellious brand over the last two decades. A chapter on their legendary runway shows includes details of their most iconic looks. The centerpiece showcases editorial and stage photography of celebrities, surrounded by anecdotes from the stars about their performances, life on stage, and their love of The Blonds. Including an in-depth look at the duo’s high-profile partnerships, runway shows, and the craftsmanship behind each piece, The Blonds is a backstage pass from sketch to stadium.




Biography Gwen Stefani


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A biography of singer Gwen Stefani.




No Doubt


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Gwen Stefani and the boys' follow-up to Tragic Kingdom features 14 songs: Ex-Girlfriend * Marry Me * New * Simple Kind of Life * Six Feet Under * Too Late * and more. Includes color photos!




Gwen Stefani


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Profiles the personal and professional life of rock star Gwen Stefani.




The Eva Cassidy Songbook : for guitar


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The Eva Cassidy Songbook for Guitar features five pages of full-color photos with an introduction by father Hugh Cassidy, as well as black and white photos and original artwork. Titles include: Ain't No Sunshine * Anniversary Song * At Last * Autumn Leaves * Fields of Gold * I Wandered by a Brookside * Nightbird * Over the Rainbow * Penny to My Name * Say Goodbye * Songbird * Time After Time * Wade in the Water * Way Beyond the Blue * Wayfaring Stranger * What a Wonderful World.