For Those About To Read & Rock... Join host Eric Senich for deep dive discussions of the greatest artists, albums, songs and moments in rock history with the authors who've written all about them and those who were there when it all happened! WEBSITE: www.BOOKEDONROCK.com
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Reclaiming Mia Zapata's Legacy: A Conversation with Steve Moriarty of The Gits [Episode 213]
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Our guest is Steve Moriarty, former drummer of the band The Gits and author of the new book Mia Zapata and The Gits: A Story of Art, Rock, and Revolution. The Gits, led by their charismatic frontwoman Mia Zapata, formed in Ohio before joining the burgeoning Seattle music scene of the early 90s. They were on the brink of international stardom when, …
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The Making Of Yes '90125' [Episode 212]
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Stephen Lambe is the author of a brand new book part of Sonicbond’s Rock Classic series titled Yes 90125. Against the odds, 90125 became Yes’ best-selling album after its release in November of 1983. Featuring new interviews with several of the key players, including singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Trevor Rabin, this book traces the complicated s…
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Exploring U2: A Deep Dive Into Their Discography [Episode 211]
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Aaron J. Sams is the author of the brand new book U2: Song By Song. Over forty years since their formation, U2 is one of the biggest bands in rock history with an estimated 175 million records sold worldwide. They’ve earned more Grammy Awards than any other band with 22. This book guides the reader through the band’s 15 studio albums (eight of them…
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Behind The Lens: Iconic Photos and Stories of Rock & Roll Legends [Episode 210]
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Rock & roll journalist, author, and photographer Michael Goldberg is back on the podcast. He’s got a brand new book titled Jukebox: 1967-2023 Photographs. Michael is best known as a writer, but for over 50 years he’s also been photographing musicians and the photos in Jukebox are drawn from the thousands he’s taken over the years. Included are phot…
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Inside the Business of Music Publishing [Episode 209]
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Our guest is veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen, who has just released the fifth edition of his book The Plain and Simple Guide To Music Publishing. Music publishing is one of the most complex parts of the music business, and yet it can be the most lucrative area of income for musicians. Wixen presents a clear, concise approa…
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From Mod Beginnings to Rock Legends: Exploring The Small Faces and Faces Discography [Episode 208]
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Andrew Darlington is the author of the brand new book The Small Faces and The Faces: Every Album, Every Song. They started out as a mod fourpiece with Steve Marriott on lead vocals. With hit singles including “Itchycoo Park”, “Lazy Sunday”, “All Or Nothing”, and “Tin Soldier”, they evolved into one of the UK’s most successful bands by the end of th…
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'Africa' and Beyond: Exploring Toto's Timeless Discography [Episode 207]
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Preston Frazier is the author of the new book Toto: The Band, Not The Dog! A fan of Toto since he was in high school, Frazier has followed Toto across multiple states to see them play live. He’s interviewed past and present members as well as Toto sidemen and has written about the band extensively. This book is a journey through every studio album …
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Y&T Discography Deep Dive: An Album-By-Album Journey [Episode 206]
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Author Tim Durling is back! Last time, we talked about his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks [Episode 205]. This time, we get into Tim’s book DOWN FOR THE COUNT: The Y&T Album Review. It’s an album-by-album look at the recorded studio output of one of hard rock’s best-kept secrets – Y&T who originated in the San Francisco Bay Area music scen…
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Unearthed Treasures: A Deep Dive Into The Fascinating World Of 8-Track Collecting [Episode 205]
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Author Tim Durling is a first-time guest and he’s here to talk about a few of his recent books. In this episode, we’ll cover his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks. It’s a guided tour through the eyes of a collector. Whether it’s vinyl, CD, cassettes, reel-to-reel, or yes, 8-track tapes – you’ll enjoy this in-depth deep dive into the crazy wo…
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Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall [Episode 204]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Great White guitarist and founding member Mark Kendall. Kendall is the founding member of the the Grammy nominated band whose sold over 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits including the top ten sin…
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Untold Stories From the Widows of Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keith Moon & More [Episode 203]
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Lori Tucker-Sullivan is a first-time guest. She’s the author of the new book I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. The stories of rock musicians who die young are the thing of lore and legend. Accidents, drug overdoses, plane crashes—all have taken the lives of male rock stars still in their primes. But what became of …
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Jammin' In July: A Deep Dive Into Grateful Dead July Concerts [Episode 202]
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Author David Cain is a first-time guest. He’s the author of the brand new book Infinite Dead: A Daily Guide to Grateful Dead Concert Performances Volume 2: July. Infinite Dead is a groundbreaking guide to Grateful Dead concerts. Authoritative and entertaining, Volume 2 features detailed reviews of every Grateful Dead concert performed in the month …
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Unlocking The Mysteries Behind The Beatles' Iconic Sound [Episode 201]
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Musician, producer, engineer, and author Jerry Hammack is a first-time guest. He’s on the show to talk about his new book The Beatles’ Recording Techniques. Step back in time to the iconic EMI Recording Studios in London during the revolutionary 60s where legendary music acts like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and countless others crafted their timeless…
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50 Years Of Van Halen Unleashed [Episode 200]
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Author Martin Popoff is the author of Van Halen at 50. To mark the band’s 50th anniversary, Martin has curated 50 significant milestones from the band’s history starting with their formation in 1974 up through the passing of Edward Van Halen in 2020. It comes in a hardcover with stunning and candid offstage photography, and images of memorabilia, i…
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Daydream Believers: The Kaleidoscopic Journey of The Monkees [Episode 199]
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Monkees historian Eric Lefcowitz is a first-time guest. He is the author of Monkee Business: The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band. Originally published in 2013, he’s got an updated version of the book he’ll tell us about. The Monkees had everything—a popular TV show, hit records, and adoring fans. Everything but control over their careers. Lefcowitz …
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When Doves Cry - Celebrating 40 Years of Prince's 'Purple Rain' Legacy [Episode 198]
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This June marks the 40th anniversary of Prince’s Purple Rain album and film. To commemorate the anniversary, Motorbooks has released the book Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years. Authoritatively written and including rare photography and memorabilia, this beautiful slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to examine Prince’s most iconic a…
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Rock Chronicles: Joe Matera Unveils the Backstage and Beyond with Music Legends [Episode 197]
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Joe Matera is a returning guest to the podcast. Joe has a brand new book titled Louder Than Words: Beyond The Backstage Pass. This is a follow-up to 2021’s Backstage Pass: The Grit and the Glamour. Joe holds a unique position as a music journalist who is also a professional musician. It’s allowed him access to areas where music journalists aren’t a…
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Unearthing Abandoned Albums & Favorite Reads with Keith R. Higgons [Episode 196]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. The guest in this episode is Keith R. Higgons. He’s the host of the Abandoned Albums podcast, one of my favorites. Keith is a die-hard classic rock fan and is a great interviewer. He’s genuinely curious about the guests he has on and …
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Rhythms to Ruin: The Shocking Downfall of Rock's Greatest Drummer, Jim Gordon [Episode 195]
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Author Joel Selvin talks about his new book Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon. Jim Gordon has been called the greatest rock drummer of all time by the world-famous musicians who played with him—John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson, Joe Cocker, and many more. They k…
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Back To The Big Hair & Epic Riffs: Why 80s Hair Metal Still Rocks Our World [Episode 194]
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This episode’s guest is author Steven Blush. His book American Hairmetal: Can’t Get Enough has just been released. This is an expanded edition of the book originally released by Feral House in 2006. Interest in hair metal is as strong as it was over three decades ago. In the summer of 2022 Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard went out on a stadium tour with…
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The Hollywood Geek Rock Scene Of The 90s & 2000s [Episode 193]
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Writer/musician S.W. Lauden is this episode's guest to talk about a limited-edition vinyl LP compilation and oral history book called Generation Blue. The album and book explore the Hollywood Geek Rock scene of the '90s and early 2000s, featuring key bands Nerf Herder, The Rentals, Ozma, Baby Lemonade, Psoma, and Weezer who released their triple-pl…
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U2's 'Pop' - A Lemon Or Overlooked Gem? [Episode 192]
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Author Geoff Harkness returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book 40-Foot Lemon: The Complete Story of U2's Pop & PopMart. U2 had been on a decade-long run of hits when they released their album Pop in 1997. That included The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. The band’s Zoo TV tour in the early 1990s was a multimedia extravaganza that dazzled cri…
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The Complicated Life Of Skip Spence (Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape) [Episode 191]
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Cam Cobb is the author of Weighted Down: The Complicated Life of Skip Spence - the biography on the legendary '60s cult musician known for his time in era-defining bands Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, and Moby Grape. While celebrated by the likes of Tom Waits, Beck, and Robert Plant, Spence's life was sadly plagued by substance …
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"I Was An Acid-Fueled Teenage Dead Fiend!" [Episode 190]
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Author Thomas "Nordy" Nordwall opens a window to the ways of the road and the extreme lengths Grateful Dead fans will go to, just to get that miracle ticket and be at one more Grateful Dead gig! His book Tour Head: "I Was an Acid-Fueled Teenage Dead Fiend!" is a humorous, yet unflinching look at a life spent in pursuit of a musical dream. Told from…
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Rock & Roll Nightmares Come True with Author/Filmmaker Staci Layne Wilson [Episode 189]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is award-winning filmmaker and Amazon # bestselling author Staci Layne Wilson. Stacy has written, produced, and hosted three entertainment talk shows online: This Week In Movies, Inside Horror, and Dread Central Live. She ha…
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The Outsiders Who Changed Modern Music [Episode 188]
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Picking up where Samuel Johnson left off more than two centuries ago, Ray Robertson’s Lives of the Poets (with Guitars): Thirteen Outsiders Who Changed Modern Music offers up an amplified gathering of thirteen portraits of rock & roll, blues, folk, and alt-country’s most inimitable artists. Irreverent and riotous, Robertson explores the “greater or…
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Journey's Rise, Fall, and Return [Episode 187]
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Since exploding on the scene in the late 1970s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with hit after hit. But hidden under this rock ‘n’ roll glory is a complex story of ambition, larger-than-life personalities, and clashes. In his new book Livin' Just to Find Emotion: Journey and the Story of American Rock, David Hamilton Golland unearths the b…
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Bruce Springsteen: Still "The Boss" After All These Years! [Episode 186]
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Author Gillian G. Gaar is this episode's guest to talk about her brand-new book Springsteen @ 75. Through 75 career releases, performances, and accolades, this book covers it all including Bruce’s childhood in New Jersey and his time in early garage bands, The Castiles and Steel Mill. All 20 studio albums are covered along with a selection of his g…
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The Enduring Power Of AC/DC with Author Chris Sutton [Episode 185]
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A "Red" Hot Discussion Of Sammy Hagar, Van Halen & More with Darin Bristow & Brent Kinnaird [Episode 184]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guests are Darin Bristow and Brent Kinnaird, the hosts of the podcast devoted to Sammy Hagar called The Bogus Otis Show: 9 Degrees of Sammy Hagar. The guys fill us in on how they got the podcast started, what’s behind that name Bo…
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Ratt's World Infestation with Author Greg Prato [Episode 183]
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Author Greg Prato is back and this time to tell us about his brand new book World Infestation: The Ratt Story. Greg recounts Ratt's entire tale – from their beginnings as a band slugging it out on the Sunset Strip, to it's rise to fame, the breakups, the tragedy, the lawsuits that take us right up to today. This book tells the Ratt story through in…
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Alex Van Halen's Autobiography 'Brothers': A Discussion with Van Halen Authors Greg Renoff & Chris Gill [Episode 182]
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Since his brother Edward’s passing on October 6th, 2020, Alex Van Halen has remained mostly silent. Aside from brief statements to commemorate his younger brother’s birthday and his passing posted to social media, we have yet to see or hear Alex speak. Instead, he’s decided to break his silence with his autobiography Brothers due out on October 22n…
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The Turtles From A-Z (AM Radio to Zappa) [Episode 181]
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Mark Arnold and Charles F. Rosenay are the authors of the brand new book Not Just Happy Together: The Turtles from A-Z (AM Radio to Zappa). Discover the songs and the history of one of the most successful pop rock bands ever, The Turtles, who had countless Top 40 hits including “It Ain’t Me Babe,” “Let Me Be,” “You Baby,” “She’d Rather Be with Me,”…
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1972: When Progressive Rock Ruled The World [Episode 180]
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Kevan Furbank is the author of 1972: When Progressive Rock Ruled The World. The year 1972 was when Progressive Rock came of age, when bands and artists still revered today produced some of their most ground-breaking, inventive, and enduring musical creations. Furbank looks at some of the artists and albums that made 1972 such a watershed in musical…
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The Post-Punk Exorcism of The Wild Swans' Paul Simpson [Episode 179]
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Paul Simpson's story is one wild ride and it's all revealed in his memoir titled Revolutionary Spirit: A Post-Punk Exorcism. Part memoir, part social history, Revolutionary Spirit is the poignant, often hilarious story of a cult Liverpool musician’s scenic route to fame and artistic validation. If Morrissey was the Oscar Wilde of the 1980s indie sc…
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The Remarkable Life Of Neil Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac) [Episode 178]
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Jeff Apter is the author of Don’t Dream It’s Over: The Remarkable Life Of Neil Finn. Don't Dream It's Over is the first biography to focus exclusively on Neil Finn, the man who wrote the timeless hits of Split Enz and Crowded House. In February 1980, 21-year-old Neil Mullane Finn penned the hit song 'I Got You' for Kiwi band Split Enz, co-founded b…
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Navigating Digital Evolution - A Conversation with Musician Alan Chapell on Songwriting & More [Episode 177]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. New York City singer/songwriter and attorney Alan Chapell is our guest. Alan is a solo artist while also performing and recording with his band Chapell, whose 2016 album The Redhead’s Allegations was produced by Rock & Roll Hall of Fa…
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1984 - Five Kids, One Dream: Seeing Van Halen Live [Episode 176]
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Jim Serger, Chris Berger, and Todd Zimmerman are here to tell the true, coming-of-age story of five teenagers and their experience attending a Van Halen concert back in 1984. It's all part of their brand new book Jump: 40th Anniversary of Attending the "1984" Van Halen Concert. Van Halen was at the height of their success thanks to their #1 single …
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The 10 Albums We Can't Live Without & More with Author Greg Prato [Episode 175]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Author Greg Prato is back on the podcast. He’s the author of several books, and has written for Songfacts, Consequence of Sound, Guitar World, Vintage Guitar, and Louder. Greg has been a great supporter of the Booked On Rock podcast, …
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The Lyrical Art Of Bob Dylan [Episode 174]
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Author Michael Gray is this episode’s guest to talk about the brand new three-part 50th anniversary edition of his highly acclaimed book Song & Dance Man: The Art of Bob Dylan. The first edition of Song & Dance Man was the first book to seriously examine the work of Bob Dylan, originating the realm of scholarship that put Dylan on the road to the N…
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The Legacy Of Bob Marley & The Wailers [Episode 173]
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Author Richie Unterberger is this episode’s guest. His latest book is Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History. Illustrated with photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, the book illuminates the lives and times of Bob Marley and the Wailers. From their early 60s Jamaican ska beginnings, to international stardom b…
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The Extraordinary Rise Of KISS Drummer Eric Carr [Episode 172]
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Janet Symmons is on the podcast to talk about her new book The Rise of the Fox: 1950-1982: The Extraordinary Life of KISS's Second Drummer (Eric Carr Revealed). The Rise of the Fox is part of the Eric Carr Revealed series - a comprehensive and unauthorized biographical series that explores the life and times of KISS's second drummer, Eric Carr. It’…
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Chipmunks & Beatles & Monkees with Charles Manson? Oh My! Getting Animated with Author Mark Arnold [Episode 171]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Pop Culture Historian Mark Arnold. He’s the author of several books about comic books, music, and animation. Among the books he’s released - The Best of The Harveyville Fun Times!, focused on the comic book publisher Harv…
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The Untold Story Of Beatles' Roadie Mal Evans with Author Ken Womack [Episode 170]
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Ken Womack's latest book titled Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story Of Mal Evens. This is the first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles’ beloved friend, confidant, and roadie. A towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Evans loomed large in the Beatles’ story, contributing at times as a performer and sometime lyricist, while stru…
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Record Producer Tom Werman (Cheap Trick, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Twisted Sister, Molly Hatchett, Ted Nugent) [Episode 169]
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Legendary record producer Tom Werman is this episode’s guest. His new book is called Turn It Up!: My Time Making Hit Records In The Glory Days Of Rock Music (Featuring Mötley Crüe, Poison, Twisted Sister, Jeff Beck, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, And More). As an A&R man at Epic Records, Werman helped introduce the world to REO Speedwagon, Boston, Ted Nu…
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The Cure Past, Present & Future w/ Author Simon Price [Episode 168]
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Simon Price is the author of the brand-new book Curepedia: An A-Z of The Cure. This is the complete biography of Robert Smith and The Cure. It chronicles the band’s 40-plus year history with hundreds of entries in A to Z fashion. Acclaimed journalist Simon Price has crafted a first-of-its-kind history of this band so let’s get into the book and a g…
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Murder Ballads: Dark, Disturbing & Shocking Stories with Author Steven L. Jones [Episode 167]
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Steven L Jones is the author of Murder Ballads Old and New: A Dark and Bloody Record. The book is an exploration of an age-old topic— our human need to document the horrors of the world around us. Steven talks about the origins of the murder ballad, what makes up a horror ballad and some of the murder ballads recorded in punk, post-punk, alt-countr…
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'Dirty Dancing' Songwriters Stacy Widelitz & John DeNicola [Episode 166]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Two very special guests joining us: Stacy Widelitz and John DeNicola. Widelitz is an Emmy nominated composer and songwriter. He co-wrote the smash hit from the soundtrack to the 1987 film Dirty Dancing – “She’s Like The Wind” sung and…
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Staring Down Uzis At A Concert & More Wild Stories From Author/Musician/Documentarian Frank Meyer [Episode 165]
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It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series. A chill ‘n chat with musicians, authors, fellow podcasters, listeners, and more. Our guest is Frank Meyer. Frank is an award-winning musician, director, and author from Los Angeles. He's best known for his vocal work with Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer James Williamson (Iggy and the Stooges), his rock band …
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Triumph Singer/Guitarist Rik Emmett [Episode 164]
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Rik Emmett of Triumph is this episode’s guest. He’s just released a new book titled Lay It on the Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and TRIUMPH. Rik talks about how Triumph formed and rose to fame and the reasons that led to his departure from the band by the end of the 80s. He shares his songwriting process, his favorite song…
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