Before Elvis: The Prehistory of Rock ‘N’ Roll – Book Review
So, you think you know all there is to know about rock and roll. Nope, not even close. Let Larry Birnbaum set you straight. His 400-page plus book Before...
Yes Is The Answer (And Other Prog Rock Tales) – Book Review
Any time I get the chance to read a book about progressive rock of the 70s — and it’s positive; in fact, lovingly penned — I am all for...
Juke Box Hero: My Five Decades In Rock ‘n’ Roll (Lou Gramm) – Book...
Lou Gramm’s rise to superstardom as the lead singer of Foreigner is not unlike that of so many of his peers — inspired by the British Invasion, worked in...
Moonlight Miles: A Guide to Rolling Stones Landmarks Across America 1964-1981 – Book Review
As author Chris Epting states in his intro to Moonlight Miles A Guide to Rolling Stones Landmarks Across America 1964-1981: “I've long been fascinated by the Rolling Stones relationship...
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,...
Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album – Book Review
I must be an exceedingly lucky guy (sure I am…I work for Vintage Rock, right?) but I have just read another incredible book about rock and roll, like so...
For Piano & Keyboards: Dream Theater’s A Dramatic Turn Of Events – Book Review
Alfred Music Publishing has released a music book of Dream Theater’s A Dramatic Turn Of Events for piano and keyboards. Not for the faint of heart, this book represents...
Barry Fey’s Backstage Past – Book Review
We’ve had lots of books from the musician’s standpoint, great insights into their specific bands and I have enjoyed every one I have written about. But what I love...
Journey: Piano Sheet Music Anthology – Book Review
Alfred Music Publishing’s Journey: Piano Sheet Music Anthology, in harmony with nature, is printed on 100% recycled paper. It has a stunning glossy cover. The cover makes one feel...
Book Review: Does The Noise In My Head Bother You? (Steven Tyler)
If you've had any exposure to Steven Tyler in the 40 years he's fronted what many have called the American Rolling Stones or have, of late, come to know...
