The First Time Stories & Songs from Music Icons

Taken from the acclaimed BBC Radio 6 Music show, The First Time invites you inside the lives of some of the music world's most notable legends.

From Alice Cooper to Yoko Ono, Courtney Love to Elton John, follow their lives and careers starting with their first musical memories, first records, and first gigs, finding out the songs that have shaped them along the way. With 40 compelling interviews, specially commissioned collage illustrations, and a bespoke playlist for each musician, The First Time is a must-have for any music lover.

Matt Everitt is BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 presenter, journalist, music consultant and producer. He presents 6 Music's The Music Week, appears on air daily as part of the Shaun Keaveny Breakfast Show and heads 6 Music's daily Music News coverage and produces and presents The First Time on 6 Music.