Rock 'n' Roll books and documentaries from classic rock music legends are reviewed, previewed, and most importantly recommended. Join host Big Rick as he spotlights all the new rock 'n' roll books and docs from the most iconic rock bands in history and points out where to go for the good stuff. The Allman Brothers, Rush, Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, The Beatles, Van Halen, REM, The Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan are just a few artists with must read, must see, new projects out. Tune in ever ...
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The Best Rock n Roll Books and Documentaries of 2025
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16:35The third annual Rock Talk Studio best book and doc awards for 2025. The categories are: Book and Doc of the Year Best Book and Doc about a Band Best Book and Doc about a Band Member Best Book and Doc not about a Band or Band Member *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! …
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Reading Patti Smith writing is like entering a giant daydream. Bread of Angels is like a pre-quell and a sequel to her first memoir -Just Kids. With this book you get a more intimate look at her marriage, childhood, motherhood and her life beyond fame. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the F…
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Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Annie Lennox, and Bon Jovi - Coffee Table Style Book Recommendations
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13:44It's a four pack of four very distinctly different coffee table style presentation that just might surprise you. Something new in the world of larger presentations from four iconic artists and bands. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe …
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Cameron Crowe memoir The Uncool- Book Review
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11:38The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool. Cameron Crowe delivers stories only he could tell. Pure rock n roll history here. No one interviewed Bowie, Greg Allman, Jimmy Page, Ronnie Van Zant, Joni Mitchell, Glen Fry- to name a few, at the age of 15!! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book an…
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Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review
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13:07The new Springsteen biopic feels like it’s missing a huge piece, and it’s enough to make me completely rethink how the Nebraska chapter deserves to be told. The most anticipated rock n roll movie of 2025 is out and I can't wait to talk about it. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE mon…
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The second memoir from Ozzy entitled Last Rites, unearths what was going on in the last few years of his life. This episode explores why this book is a key piece of rock n roll history. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New editions come out on…
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The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution -What Really Happened
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10:38Alternative For The Masses: The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution Book Review Writer Greg Prato weaves together more than 60 new interviews that were conducted exclusively for the book, capturing a time when underground music briefly took over the mainstream. Prato gives space to the entire ecosystem that made the movement matter. This is a very deep oral h…
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With rare, unrestricted access, photographer Jill Furmanovsky captured Oasis in all their raw power, humor, and moments of vulnerability. Her photographs and stories reveal a deep trust and genuine connection between the band and the photographer. 557 photos, 30+ years of access. From candid backstage chaos to arena-size pandemonium, every shot tel…
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Rock n Roll Book and Doc Recommendations for Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead and more.
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15:44Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan have all had great rock n roll books and docs released about them in the last few years. This podcast is a greatest hits show! Tune in for a bunch of great recommendations to check out! Want to win a free copy of the new book Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams? Si…
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Lilith Fair: Behind The Scenes of this All Women Festival
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12:58This is all about the incredible courage, extraordinary talent, and the amazing women who came together to create a one-of-a-kind event in music history. Here's why I am recommending this new documentary. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New e…
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The three surviving members help writer Bill Janovitz work through the history of The Cars. How did this Boston band become of the 80's most influential bands? I dig into the new book "Let The Stories be Told" and reveal why this book is a must read. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FRE…
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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Documentary Review
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11:41Ed Sullivan not only booked the Beatles for their famous February 9th 1964 appearance, he also was a champion for civil rights. Get the whole story about who Ed Sullivan was as a person and all the great work he did for black musicians. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAS…
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The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership That Rocked the World Book Review
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10:08From the award-winning biographer of Elvis Presley comes a groundbreaking look at the King and his controversial manager. Drawing on never before seen letters, it reveals the Colonel not just as a reviled figure, but as Elvis’s confidant, friend, and architect of his success. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your …
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What was Devo trying to say with their music? A lot more than Whip it! This doc opened my eyes to how deep and artistic this band really was. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all …
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The Rock n Roll Almanac Book Review
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10:33It’s 70 years of rock n roll packed into 366 days. A virtual time machine for fans. What if every day came with its own slice of rock history? That’s exactly what this book does. It’s 366 days, 400+ albums, 2,700+ stories. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter…
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Bruce Springsteen said that Garland Jeffreys was on par, as a songwriter, with Bob Dylan and Neil Young!!! Wow! This doc is an interesting exploration of success, while making sure to explain and introduce probably to a lot of people, the depth of Garland Jeffreys and his life as an underappreciated artist. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and …
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Tonight In Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run Book Review
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11:52Want to win some great Outlaw Music Festival merchandise? Have you seen the beyond cool gear they put together to celebrate Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and more? Just send me an email at the address below and I will enter you in to win. Three lucky Rock Talk Studio winners will get a chance at some Outlaw Music …
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Billy Joel: And So It Goes Documentary Review
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10:56Want to win some great Outlaw Music Festival merchandise? Have you seen the beyond cool gear they put together to celebrate Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and more? Just send me an email at the address below and I will enter you in to win. Three lucky Rock Talk Studio winners will get a chance at some Outlaw Music …
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Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection- Book Review
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11:09This book is equal parts technical chronicle and counterculture memoir dives deep into the Grateful Dead, and the massive, brain-bending machinery used to build their iconic sound system- The Wall of Sound. *This episode is sponsored by the Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Merchandise. Want to win some of that great Outlaw merchandise? Just s…
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Sharing In The Groove: The Untold Story of the 90's Jam Band Explosion Book Review
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10:33When you think of rock ‘n’ roll hotspots, Princeton, New Jersey probably doesn’t make the list. But according to Sharing in the Groove, maybe it should. This episode dives into the surprising and sprawling history of the jam band movement through the lens of this compelling oral history. What you'll hear in this episode: How the jam band scene expl…
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The book is equal parts parody and love letter to the excess’s of 1980s music culture. I've never reviewed a book like this on the podcast, but now that I have, I am glad I did! Support the show email Big Rick at: [email protected] Host: Big Rick által
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Looking for a doc that is artsy, gutsy and very real. A doc that is meaningful, clever, and deep. Bono does something in 86 minutes that most documentaries struggle to do-he grabs your attention, sparks your emotion and delivers on a very high level. *Want to win a free copy of Guns N' Roses at 40 book? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. …
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Guns n Roses at 40 is a hardcover beast—sleek, embossed, and packed with full-color photos, gatefold timelines, and handmade Sunset Strip flyers. It’s pure class with just the right amount of dirt under the nails. *This episode is sponsored by Motorbooks—one of my favorite sponsors because they always hook up the Rock Talk Studio audience with a ch…
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Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios Book Review
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10:03Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studio chronicles how two men (with a little help from Hendrix) built the go-to recording hub of the decade. Over-the-top partying, tight deadlines, all-night sessions, and egos the size of hotel suites — this is the 1970s music scene in full throttle. *This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson - the world's g…
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Top 5 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025 - So far
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12:22Looking for a great new rock n roll documentary to check out? Here's the Top 5 rock n roll docs that have been released so far in 2025. This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson Publishing, who were kind enough for hooking one lucky reader up with a free copy of the new book Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studio. *This episode is sponsored …
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Top 5 Rock N Roll Books of 2025 - So far
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12:38Looking for a new great rock n roll book to check out? Here's the Top 5 rock n roll books that have been released so far in 2025. *This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a new book to give away!! Want to win a free copy of the new book Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studio? It's easy, just send me an email to sign …
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Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created: Book Review
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11:16The last genre that truly changed everything? Author Rob Janicke’s book Slacker tells how grunge didn’t just change music—It changed people. *This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a new book to give away. Want to win a free copy of the new book Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studio? It's easy, just send me an emai…
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Celebrating all the great Rock n Roll podcasts! Here's the top recommendations for a bunch of great shows to check out. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the Monthly BLAST!! the newsletter that comes out on the last Friday of the month that features book buzz and doc news, recently released …
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Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band
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14:33Richard Manual's biography finally does justice to one of rock’s most heartbreaking and beautiful voices. Author Stephen T. Lewis paints a vivid, deeply human portrait of Richard Manuel: gentle, complicated, and quietly unraveling. *Want to win a free copy of Queen & A Night At The Opera: 50 Years? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You c…
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Brian Wilson Book Review - Smile: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson
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14:34SMiLE was an album that never came out. Not in the ’60s when it was made. Not after Pet Sounds. Brian Wilson made an album-when he was 24- that was so visionary it nearly broke him. And this tremendous book gives you everything you ever wanted to know about how SMiLE became myth, then obsession, then burden, and then finally against all odds- trium…
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One rehearsal in the summer of ’68 lit the fuse—Becoming Led Zeppelin captures the raw formation of a band that would change music forever. With newly unearthed John Bonham audio and exclusive interviews from Page, Plant, and Jones, this doc is pure voltage—no critics, no fluff, just Zeppelin, and a ton of great music, in their own words. *Want to …
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This isn’t just a book. It’s a front-row seat to the moment Queen became immortal. Queen & A Night at the Opera: 50 Years by Gillian G. Gaar is a lavish, photo-packed look into the album that changed everything. With over 250 stunning images, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare insights, this book captures the chaos, craft, and brilliance behind Qu…
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In 1983, Cameron Crowe — still early in his career — picked up a camera and quietly captured something incredible. The result? A grainy, gutsy, joy-fueled snapshot of a band still hungry, and still trying to figuring it all out. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in their hungry years. MTV aired it once in the middle of the night, then shelved it for …
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I Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Book Review
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12:44From McCartney, The Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Bob Dylan, to Live Aid, farewell tours, tribute acts and Cherry Garcia ice cream. This book by David Hepworth, documents how and why rockers have made it this long, and looks at the pivotal moments that pushed their careers, whether they liked it or not, into the future. *Want to win a fr…
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Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival: Book Review
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14:39Perry Farrell's vision transformed a chaotic farewell tour into one of the most influential music festivals, blending diverse acts and cultures in a groundbreaking way. This book features over 200 interviews from artists, promoters, and crew, on how Lollapalooza reshaped the music industry and became a cultural phenomenon. *Want to win a free copy …
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Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 Book Review
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11:35The Who at two very different stages of their career is presented not only visually (this book has over 500 pictures!) but also with an engaging narrative. Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 is an innovative approach. One that succeeds because it found a way of delivering all these pictures with comprehensive coverage of The Wh…
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Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius Documentary Review
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14:07Sly Stone invented a sound and style that took the world by storm. It's safe to say there would be no Prince if it weren't for Sly. So why did it come to such a crashing end? Questlove directs a documentary that goes right after the challenges that ruined Sly's music and life while celebrating his genius. BIG NEWS ABOUT THIS MONTH"S GIVEAWAY!! *Wan…
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Peter Wolf: Waiting on The Moon Book Review
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14:49Peter Wolf ex lead singer of The J.Geils Band delivers 35 chapters on his encounters with the most unusual, and extremely interesting people who came into his life. Alfred Hithcock, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, David Lynch, Julia Child, Norman Rockwell, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker and Faye Dunaway all play a significant part in this story. And that i…
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Mike Campbell Heartbreaker Book Review
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11:12Mike Campbell's memoir Heartbreaker, written with Ari Surdoval, is going to blow the minds of every Tom Petty fan. This book includes stories never told and a depth that is rare in a memoir. It is chock full of stories never told and uncovers the inner workings of Mike's relationship with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. ******This week's SHOUT OUT…
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Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News for February 2025
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12:25All the latest book buzz and doc news from artists like: Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Tom Petty, Genesis, The Cars, Peter Wolf of The J.Geils Band and many more. Find out the news on all the upcoming titles. *Want to stay on top of the world of Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries? That's also easy. Sign up for the Monthly BLAST!! the newsl…
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Norm's Rare Guitars Documentary Review
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12:32How did one man create a guitar shop where Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Melisa Ethridge and Kiefer Sutherland all felt as comfortable as a regular customer? This documentary Norm's Rare Guitars looks at the story behind one of the most iconic guitar shops in the world. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Stein of Blond…
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Cheap Trick: American Standard Book Review
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10:24Cheap Trick is one of rock's most quirkiest bands with a mid career triumph that launched the band into stardom. How did that all come about, and how did they manage a career that has lasted over 50 years? It's all in the book Cheap Trick American Standard from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond by Ross Warner. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Ste…
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A Complete Unknown Movie Review
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13:23Can a huge Bob Dylan fan for over 40 years really give the movie A Complete Unknown a fair review? Here comes my best shot. And, I even own up to why A Complete Unknown didn't win any of my year end awards for best documentaries of 2024. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Stein of Blondie's memoir Under A Rock? It's easy, just send me an email to si…
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Beatles 64 Documentary Review
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10:25The Beatles have arrived in New York City! Here's a story most rock n roll fans know really well. But this doc, produced by Martin Scorcese, opens up the vaults and puts together an encompassing look at a bunch of different perspectives on the first wave of Beatlemania. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Stein of Blondie's memoir Under A Rock? It's …
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The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M. Book Review
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10:32True magic was worked in "The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M." as author Peter Ames Carlin came up with an absolutely engaging way to weave the four band members personal stories into the broader presentation about the band. His writing just made you feel like you were right there. And REM’s humble beginnings was a great way to get an up close feel for…
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Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2024
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17:33Here comes the Top 10 of 2024's best rock n roll documentaries! If you are looking for the next great doc to check out, here' my list of the best of the best. Springsteen, Joe Cocker, John Lennon, Santana, Nicky Hopkins, and Stevie Van Zandt are just a few artists that released note worth docs in 2024. Which one was the best? Join me for some great…
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Top 10 Best Rock n Roll Books of 2024
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19:55Join me for the countdown of 2024's best rock n roll books of the year! If you are looking for the next great rock n roll book to check out, here' my list of the best of the best. There are a wide range of great books to choose from including memoirs, oral histories, autobiography's, biographs and a top ten book that took the author 20 years to wri…
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Best Rock n Roll Books and Docs of 2024
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23:36The second annual books and docs of the year award show! All the best rock n roll books and documentaries of 2024. Awards for Best Rock n Roll Book About a Band, Best Rock n Roll Book About a Band member, Best Rock n Roll Book that I Learned The Most From and Best Rock n Roll Book Not About A Band or Band Member. Plus the Best Rock n Roll Book of T…
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Win the new Robyn Hitchcock memoir 1967-How I Got There and Why I Never Left simply by signing up for the free monthly email BLAST!! The BLAST!! keeps you on top of the world of rock n roll books and documentaries and serves as an extra layer of coverage to the podcast. Shoot me an email at [email protected] to enter! Nicky Hopkins: Session M…
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