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Two New Books Explore the Intricacies and Staying Power of Pop’s Most Iconic Songs
Earlier this month, Bob Dylan made waves with the publication of his long-awaited critique of 66 of his favorite…
Bob Dylan’s New Book Spins Philosophical on 66 Modern Songs
After 12 years in the incubator, Bob Dylan’s long-awaited book on songwriting, The Philosophy of Modern Song …
10,000 Shows and A Generation of Great Jams Recounted in Concert Promoter Peter…
Veteran club owner, concert promoter and sometimes filmmaker Peter Shapiro is drawing back the curtain on a career…
Island Records’ Chris Blackwell Chronicles His Six Decades in Music in New Memoir
With THE ISLANDER: My Life in Music and Beyond (Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books), Island Records’ founder Chris…
An Inside Look at the Sites, Songs, Shows and Stars that Made NYC Rock in …
In 2021, veteran rock writer Frank Mastropolo gave us a mega-informative book about the history of one of New…
Steve Tibbetts Serves Up a Long Overdue Career-Retrospective with “Hellbound…
Hellbound Train is an astounding double-album retrospective from the always revelatory American guitarist…
Cowbell King Corky Laing’s Climb to the Top of the Rock Mountain Told in New…
What’s the most eardrum pummeling cowbell moment in rock? Thanks to that famous Saturday Night Live sketch, you…
A Rocker Mom’s Roller Coaster Ride Comes to Life in Amy Rigby’s “Girl To…
If you want a blast of the dirty ol’ D.I.Y. NYC rock scene of mid-70's – late-90's, look no further than Girl…
Wild Times at Woodstock’s Legendary Tinker Street Café Immortalized in New Memoir
Ever since powerhouse music manager Albert Grossman arrived at the dawn of the ‘60s, Woodstock has served as the…
Arista Records: The Last Quintessential NYC Label Explored in New Book
Last year, Mitchell Cohen partnered with former Sparks/Roxy Music bassist Sal Maida on one of the most enjoyable…
Felix Cavaliere Shares His Story in Memoir of A Rascal
There’s a very good argument to be made that Felix Cavaliere may be one of the most underrated songwriters,…
Motown’s Top Songwriter Dozier Shares His Creative Struggles and Secrets
You may not know the name Lamont Dozier, but you certainly know his music.
Together with Brian and Eddie…
Silenced Jazz Bass Icon Eberhard Weber Pens An Autobiography
The 1970s were heady times when it came to bass innovators.
In America, Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clarke not…
Robby Krieger’s Book Opens New Doors on the Lizard King and his Legendary Band
Robby Krieger was far more than a simple guitarist for The Doors. For all the acclaim laid upon Jim Morrison as…
Whole Lotta Zeppelin in Bob Spitz’s Epic-Length Biography
In 2005, music manager turned biographer Bob Spitz fashioned 1,000 pages to craft the definitive biography of The…
Stars and Behind-the-Scenesters Trace the Rise of the “Rock Concert”…
Like rock music itself, the rock concert has very humble, homegrown origins. It started way back in the later…
Musicians and Crew Recall the Glorious 3-Year Run of The Fillmore East in New Oral…
The Fillmore East was called “The Church of Rock and Roll” for good reason; between 1968 and 1971, promoter Bill…
Acclaimed Guitarist Marc Ribot Unleashes Another Power Solo in his Literary Debut
Throughout his 40-year career, guitarist Marc Ribot has defied expectations and genre boundaries at every turn.…
Frisell, Metheny and more Modern Masters Reveal their Creative Journeys in…
Since 2010, the annual Alternative Guitar Summit has presented dozens of daring players who push the…
Book Review: Memoir of “The Coolest Man on Earth” – John Lurie’s The History of…
As anyone who has seen the TV series Painting with John can attest, John Lurie is a storyteller of the highest…
