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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...