Under The Ivy: The Life And Music Of Kate Bush – Book Review
Often compared to friend and mentor Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush is as unique
a musician in her own right. Having burst onto the UK music scene while still
in her teens,...
The Making Of Pink Floyd The Wall – Book Review
Pink Floyd have always been sort of a tightly wound organization, but things
have loosened up since the famous Live 8 reunion in 2005. In fact, the following
year, all four...
Bowie: A Biography – Book Review
From Davy to David. From Jones to Bowie. Mark Spitz's Bowie: A
Biography begins in 2005 at CMJ in New York City. CMJ is an annual
gathering that illuminates the latest...
Don’t Stop Believin’: The Untold Story Of Journey – Book Review
Ever wonder how and why Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, enjoying early success with Santana, quit that band to form Journey? Ever wonder why then Rolie left? Or that...
Radiohead Piano Songbook – Book Review
The long-awaited Radiohead Piano Songbook has
finally arrived. This 28-song softbound book, released by Alfred Music Publishing,
coincides with the band’s latest studio release The King of Limbs,
although no new material...
Backstage Passes And Backstabbing Bastards: Memoirs Of A Rock ‘N’ Roll Survivor + Bowie,...
If you know the names Al Kooper and Tony Visconti then you know why I am reviewing
these bios together. Kooper was the organist on Bob Dylan’s “Like
Rolling Stone”; a...
Book Review: Still The One: A Rock’n’Roll Journey To Congress And Back – John...
John Hall is a founding member of the band Orleans. He’s also a guitarist, singer and songwriter who co-wrote the hit songs “Still The One” and “Dance With Me,”...
Heart In The Studio – Book Review
If you’ve ever wondered about the sonic perfection behind timeless classic
rockers like “Magic Man” and “Barracuda,” your ship
has come in. Heart In The Studio, a new book written by...
Ken Scott’s Abbey Road To Ziggy Stardust – Book Review
If you don’t know who Ken Scott is and you love the Beatles and David Bowie, you owe it to yourself to read his memoir, written with Bobby Owsinski,...
This Music Leaves Stains: The Complete Story Of The Misfits – Book Review
I’m not sure you’re going to find a more informative, quick and fun read than This Music Leaves Stains: The Complete Story Of The Misfits by James Greene Jr....
