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A must-read collection for all music fans. <p>Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from The Times.</p> <br> <br> <p>From the rock'n'roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century - as well as lesser-known, boundary-pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as:</p> <ul> <li>Chuck Berry, founding father of rock'n'roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from trouble</li> <li>Christine McVie, reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album Rumours was one of the biggest-selling of all time</li> <li>Jimi Hendrix, American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before</li> <li>Amy Winehouse, singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandal</li> <li>Freddie Mercury, flamboyant singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist for the rock band Queen</li> <li>Elvis Presley, singer known as "The King" and remembered as one of the earliest and greatest exponents of rock'n' roll music</li> <li>Nina Simone, tempestuous soul singer, who enjoyed a 50-year career, but left America because of racism</li> <li>David Bowie, rock superstar who had a profound impact on popular music and culture during 50 years of continuous artistic innovation</li> <li>Dusty Springfield, shy, soulful, smoky-voiced singer whose songs and beehive hair became enduring symbols of Swinging London</li> <li>Shane MacGowan, hard-drinking frontman of Celtic punk band the Pogues who was hailed for his raw talent and masterful songwriting</li> </ul> <p>Era-defining obituaries are illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos from The Times archive, revealing the lives behind the music that have left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. Authori