Raphael Stone

Raphael A. Stone is a music historian and editor crafting definitive, track-by-track companions to iconic discographies. Drawing inspiration from Ian MacDonald’s 'Revolution in the Head', Stone combines advanced research technologies with a deeply personal critical voice to connect every song an artist recorded to its wider cultural, political, and personal context. Written with unhedging critical clarity and a lifelong fan’s passion, his books offer readers an accessible, comprehensive guide to the art and history behind the music. He lives with his wife and three children in London.