Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:05:12 -0400 http://rocktalkstudio.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio yes Support this Podcast 45f7f22f-5805-5d10-a584-3d21d5340d6d Your Host: Big Rick episodic false 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 every Tuesday for all the best recommendations on where to spend your time and money. 







]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) rock and roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll documentaries, classic rock, rock doc, rock n roll, rock memoirs, rock concerts, electric guitar Your Host: Big Rick https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pbhx5ku72n2jukxb8thvly6j0loo?.jpg Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio http://rocktalkstudio.buzzsprout.com Paul McCartney creates life after The Beatles- Man on The Run Documentary Review Paul McCartney creates life after The Beatles- Man on The Run Documentary Review An engaging rock doc that uses Paul's voice, archives, and memories to explain how he created a new life for himself and his wife, right after the Beatles. 


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]]> An engaging rock doc that uses Paul's voice, archives, and memories to explain how he created a new life for himself and his wife, right after the Beatles. 


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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18811373 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 599 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Rock n Roll History, 108 full false KISS Best Records and Best Year -KISS 76 Book Review KISS Best Records and Best Year -KISS 76 Book Review Kiss reached uncharted territory amongst rock n roll bands in the 70's. This new book KISS 76, brakes down the twelve months that changed their career. 

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]]> Kiss reached uncharted territory amongst rock n roll bands in the 70's. This new book KISS 76, brakes down the twelve months that changed their career. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18736081 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 501 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Kiss, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss 107 full false I was not ready for this type of Eddie Vedder Documentary-"A Matter of Time" Doc Review I was not ready for this type of Eddie Vedder Documentary-"A Matter of Time" Doc Review This was one of the most intense documentaries I've ever seen –and one of the most beautiful and touching at the same time. 

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]]> This was one of the most intense documentaries I've ever seen –and one of the most beautiful and touching at the same time. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18690802 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 505 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder 106 full false The Beatles Projects Worth Your Time Right Now The Beatles Projects Worth Your Time Right Now Beatles Time Travel? Politics? Peter Jackson? And the Only Full Lennon Concert: New Beatles Content Everywhere-Here’s What’s Actually Worth Watching. 

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]]> Beatles Time Travel? Politics? Peter Jackson? And the Only Full Lennon Concert: New Beatles Content Everywhere-Here’s What’s Actually Worth Watching. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18644692 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 601 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Beatles, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star 105 full false Grateful Dead Book and Docs: The Definitive List Grateful Dead Book and Docs: The Definitive List The rock n roll books and docs that define the Grateful Dead. This is a bonus episode that celebrates no only the life of Bobby Weir, but also Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart. The where to go list for a great Grateful Dead book or documentary. 

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]]> The rock n roll books and docs that define the Grateful Dead. This is a bonus episode that celebrates no only the life of Bobby Weir, but also Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart. The where to go list for a great Grateful Dead book or documentary. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18614599 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 842 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, but also Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart. T 104 full false David Gilmour's Secret Weapon- Luck and Strange Studio/Live Book Review David Gilmour's Secret Weapon- Luck and Strange Studio/Live Book Review When people talk about Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, there’s one creative force almost always left out of the conversation, and without her, Pink Floyd’s Division Bell album doesn’t sound the same. Her name is Polly Samson. And this new book, Luck and Strange: Studio / Live, documents the album, rehearsals, and tour, told entirely through Polly Samson’s photographs.

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]]> When people talk about Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, there’s one creative force almost always left out of the conversation, and without her, Pink Floyd’s Division Bell album doesn’t sound the same. Her name is Polly Samson. And this new book, Luck and Strange: Studio / Live, documents the album, rehearsals, and tour, told entirely through Polly Samson’s photographs.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18563825 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 584 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, rockumentaries, Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Electric Guitar 103 full false What Insomnia Reveals About Robbie Robertson’s Most Turbulent Years (Book Review) What Insomnia Reveals About Robbie Robertson’s Most Turbulent Years (Book Review) Robbie Robertson’s Insomnia isn’t an easy or casual read, but it offers a raw look at the years immediately following The Last Waltz, when his world, and identity, were coming apart. In this episode, I break down the book’s revelations about Robertson’s bond with Martin Scorsese, the Band fallout, and why parts of this memoir still divide longtime fans. 

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]]> Robbie Robertson’s Insomnia isn’t an easy or casual read, but it offers a raw look at the years immediately following The Last Waltz, when his world, and identity, were coming apart. In this episode, I break down the book’s revelations about Robertson’s bond with Martin Scorsese, the Band fallout, and why parts of this memoir still divide longtime fans. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18549344 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 833 full false The Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025 The Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025 The Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025.  Including the pick for the number one doc of the year, which took me a long time to come to grips with. 

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]]> The Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025.  Including the pick for the number one doc of the year, which took me a long time to come to grips with. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18485165 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 1012 Top 10 Rock n Roll Docs of 2025,Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy, Tom Petty, U2, Devo 101 full false The Top 10 Rock n Roll Books of 2025 The Top 10 Rock n Roll Books of 2025 Here they are, after reading 32 rock n roll books last year, I have narrowed down the Top 10. Here comes the best of the best for 2025!

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]]> Here they are, after reading 32 rock n roll books last year, I have narrowed down the Top 10. Here comes the best of the best for 2025!

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18445293 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 927 Top 10 Rock n Roll Books of 2025, Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Tom Petty, Cameron Crowe, Peter Wolf, 100 full false 2025 Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year 2025 Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year The 2025 Best Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year Award goes to:

Bono: Stories of Surrender 

This is a re-broadcast of my original review of the book when it was first released. Learn why it went on to win my best doc of the year award. And, how it was able to beat out the great documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin!

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]]> The 2025 Best Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year Award goes to:

Bono: Stories of Surrender 

This is a re-broadcast of my original review of the book when it was first released. Learn why it went on to win my best doc of the year award. And, how it was able to beat out the great documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin!

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18422023 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0800 518 Best rock n roll documentary of 2025, 2025 Best Rock Doc, Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, u2, Bono 99 full false 2025 Rock n Roll Book of The Year 2025 Rock n Roll Book of The Year The 2025 Book of the Year Award goes to:

Heartbreaker by Mike Campbell and Ari Surdoval

This is a re-broadcast of my original review of the book when it was first released. Learn why it went on to win my best book of the year award. Spoiler: Every Tom Petty fan will want to buy this book!!

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]]> The 2025 Book of the Year Award goes to:

Heartbreaker by Mike Campbell and Ari Surdoval

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18395217 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800 610 2025 Rock n Roll Book of The Year, Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Tom Petty, Mike Campbell 98 full true The Best Rock n Roll Books and Documentaries of 2025 The Best Rock n Roll Books and Documentaries of 2025 The 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

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]]> The 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

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18357586 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800 995 Best Rock n Roll Books of 2025, Best Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025, Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, 97 full false Patti Smith: Bread of Angels Book Review Patti Smith: Bread of Angels Book Review 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. 

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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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18321255 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 548 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Patti Smith, Bob Dylan 96 full false Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Annie Lennox, and Bon Jovi - Coffee Table Style Book Recommendations Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Annie Lennox, and Bon Jovi - Coffee Table Style Book Recommendations It'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. 

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]]> It'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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18282666 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800 824 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Annie Lennox, The Eurythmics, Bon Jovi, John Bon Jovi 95 full false Cameron Crowe memoir The Uncool- Book Review Cameron Crowe memoir The Uncool- Book Review The 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!!

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]]> The 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!!

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18240547 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800 698 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Cameron Crowe, Almost Famous, David Bowie, Jimmy Page, Greg Allman, Joni Mitchell 94 full false Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review The 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.

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]]> The 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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18205463 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800 787 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Bruce Springsteen, Deliver Me From Nowhere 93 full false The Truth Behind Ozzy's Final Years The Truth Behind Ozzy's Final Years 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. 

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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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18125568 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800 583 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Rock n Roll History, Classic Rock, Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy 92 full false The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution -What Really Happened The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution -What Really Happened Alternative 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 history that looks at the chaotic, creative shift that completely rewired what rock could sound and feel like. 

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]]> Alternative 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 history that looks at the chaotic, creative shift that completely rewired what rock could sound and feel like. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18074062 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700 638 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Steve Albini, Alternative Rock, Nirvana 91 full false Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere - Book Review Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere - Book Review 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 tells a story. 

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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 tells a story. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18031044 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700 526 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Oasis, Jill Furmanovsky 90 full false Rock n Roll Book and Doc Recommendations for Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead and more. Rock n Roll Book and Doc Recommendations for Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead and more. Paul 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! 

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]]> Paul 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! 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-18005317 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700 944 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead 89 full false Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams Book Review Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams Book Review This book stands as the official chronicle of the band’s story and triumphs, it’s a comprehensive account of the band’s 50 year legacy. And its done by bringing their story to life through a visual narrative of photographs and memorabilia. The the presentation is just top notch. And, it goes without saying... Iron Maiden fans are in for a treat with this one!

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]]> This book stands as the official chronicle of the band’s story and triumphs, it’s a comprehensive account of the band’s 50 year legacy. And its done by bringing their story to life through a visual narrative of photographs and memorabilia. The the presentation is just top notch. And, it goes without saying... Iron Maiden fans are in for a treat with this one!

*This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a free book to give away. Want to win a free copy of the new book Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams?  It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only*

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17967981 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700 598 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Iron Maiden, 88 full false Lilith Fair: Behind The Scenes of this All Women Festival Lilith Fair: Behind The Scenes of this All Women Festival This 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. 

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]]> This 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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17919423 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700 778 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Lilith Fair, Sarah Mclaclan 87 full true The Cars 3 surviving members help tell the bands long awaited story The Cars 3 surviving members help tell the bands long awaited story 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. 

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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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17887776 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700 570 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, The Cars, 80's New Wave Music, MTV 86 full true Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Documentary Review Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Documentary Review Ed 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. 

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]]> Ed 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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17849775 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700 701 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Ed Sullivan, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, 85 full false The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership That Rocked the World Book Review The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership That Rocked the World Book Review From 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.

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]]> From 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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17849300 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0700 608 84 full false Devo The Documentary Review Devo The Documentary Review 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. 

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Oasis: Trying to Find A Way Out Of Nowhere - October 14

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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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17848796 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0700 532 83 full false The Rock n Roll Almanac Book Review The Rock n Roll Almanac Book Review It’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. 

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]]> It’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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17849058 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0700 633 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, rock n roll history, rock n roll dates 82 full false Garland Jeffreys: The King of In-Between Documentary Review Garland Jeffreys: The King of In-Between Documentary Review 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. 

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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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17849109 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0700 496 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Lou Reed 81 full false Tonight In Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run Book Review Tonight In Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run Book Review Want 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 Festival 10th Anniversary Branded Merchandise. 

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Springsteen's Born To Run was made under the presence of a ton of record label pressure. It was do or die time for Bruce. This is the story about how after selling roughly 50K of his first two records, he created this career defining masterpiece. 

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]]> Want 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 Festival 10th Anniversary Branded Merchandise. 

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Springsteen's Born To Run was made under the presence of a ton of record label pressure. It was do or die time for Bruce. This is the story about how after selling roughly 50K of his first two records, he created this career defining masterpiece. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17849230 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0700 712 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Bruce Springsteen 80 full false Billy Joel: And So It Goes Documentary Review Billy Joel: And So It Goes Documentary Review Want 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 Festival 10th Anniversary Branded Merchandise. 

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]]> Want 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 Festival 10th Anniversary Branded Merchandise. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17849243 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0700 656 Classic Rock, Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, Billy Joel 79 full false Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection- Book Review Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection- Book Review This 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. 

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]]> This 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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17567519 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700 669 rock n roll book, rock n roll book review, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir 78 full false Sharing In The Groove: The Untold Story of the 90's Jam Band Explosion Book Review Sharing In The Groove: The Untold Story of the 90's Jam Band Explosion Book Review When 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 exploded in the late ‘80s and ‘90s—from Princeton to Athens (Widespread Panic), Vermont (Phish), and Charlottesville (Dave Matthews Band).
  • Why the culture of taping live shows was both a gift and a headache for bands and labels alike.
  • How record companies struggled to understand, and market bands that didn’t move units but packed venues.
  • What happened when Jerry Garcia died and how it shifted the jam band ecosystem almost overnight.
  • Candid memories and quotes from Trey Anastasio, John Popper, Derek Trucks, Steve Lillywhite, Dave Matthews, Karl Denson, John Medeski, and more.


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]]> When 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 exploded in the late ‘80s and ‘90s—from Princeton to Athens (Widespread Panic), Vermont (Phish), and Charlottesville (Dave Matthews Band).
  • Why the culture of taping live shows was both a gift and a headache for bands and labels alike.
  • How record companies struggled to understand, and market bands that didn’t move units but packed venues.
  • What happened when Jerry Garcia died and how it shifted the jam band ecosystem almost overnight.
  • Candid memories and quotes from Trey Anastasio, John Popper, Derek Trucks, Steve Lillywhite, Dave Matthews, Karl Denson, John Medeski, and more.


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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17530980 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700 633 rock n roll books, rock n roll book review, rock n roll memoir, rock n roll docs, rock n roll documentaries, Phish, Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Widespread Panic 77 full false The Whyte Python World Tour: Book Review The Whyte Python World Tour: Book Review 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!

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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!

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17503338 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700 469 rock n roll books, rock n roll book review, rock n roll memoir, rock n roll docs, rock n roll documentaries, Whyte Python Book 76 full false Bono: Stories of Surrender Documentary Review Bono: Stories of Surrender Documentary Review 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.  

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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.  

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17465855 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700 595 rock n roll books, rock n roll book review, rock n roll memoir, rock n roll docs, rock n roll documentaries, U2, Bono 75 full false Guns N' Roses at 40 Book Review Guns N' Roses at 40 Book Review 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 chance to win great books! And with this sponsorship, they’re taking it one step further by giving away two copies of Guns N' Roses at 40. All you need to do to enter is send me an email, and I’ll enter you into the drawing. Good luck! 

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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 chance to win great books! And with this sponsorship, they’re taking it one step further by giving away two copies of Guns N' Roses at 40. All you need to do to enter is send me an email, and I’ll enter you into the drawing. Good luck! 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17382786 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 570 Book review, Rock n Roll, rock n roll books, guns n roses, slash, axl rose, rock n roll book reviews 74 full false Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios Book Review Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios Book Review Buzz 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 great publisher of illustrated books on Art, Architecture, Design, Photography, Fashion, Lifestyle, Music, History.

 *Authors David Goggin and Martin Porter created a Spotify playlist to go with every chapter— Listen here 


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]]> Buzz 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 great publisher of illustrated books on Art, Architecture, Design, Photography, Fashion, Lifestyle, Music, History.

 *Authors David Goggin and Martin Porter created a Spotify playlist to go with every chapter— Listen here 


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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17346834 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 603 rock n roll books, rock n roll book review, rock n roll memoir, rock n roll docs, rock n roll documentaries, Jimi Hendrix, Record Plant Studio 73 full false Top 5 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025 - So far Top 5 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025 - So far Looking 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. 

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]]> Looking 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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17301754 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 742 Best Rock n Roll Docs of 2025, Rock n Roll Rockumentaries, Rock Docs, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock, Led Zeppelin, U2, Sly Stone 72 full false Top 5 Rock N Roll Books of 2025 - So far Top 5 Rock N Roll Books of 2025 - So far Looking 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.

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]]> Looking 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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17270699 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 758 Top Rock n Roll Books of 2025, Top Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Memoirs, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock, Mike Campbell, Brian Wilson, Peter Wolf 71 full false Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created: Book Review Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created: Book Review The last genre that truly changed everything? Author Rob Janicke’s book Slacker tells how grunge didn’t just change music—It changed people.

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]]> The last genre that truly changed everything? Author Rob Janicke’s book Slacker tells how grunge didn’t just change music—It changed people.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17229559 Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 676 rock n roll book, rock n roll book review, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Grunge, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock 70 full false Rock n Roll Podcast Day 2025 Rock n Roll Podcast Day 2025 Celebrating all the great Rock n Roll podcasts! Here's the top recommendations for a bunch of great shows to check out. 


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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. 


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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17184359 Wed, 21 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 597 Rock n Roll, Rock n Roll Book Reviews, Rock n Roll Doc Reviews, Classic Rock, Rock n Roll Podcast Day 2025 69 full false Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band Richard 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. 

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]]> Richard 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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17139067 Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 873 Richard Manuel, Bob Dylan, The Band, Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll, Rock n Roll memoir, Rock n Roll Documentary, Robbie Robertson 68 full false Brian Wilson Book Review - Smile: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson Brian Wilson Book Review - Smile: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson SMiLE 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- triumph! 

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]]> SMiLE 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- triumph! 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17103758 Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 874 Rock n Roll Book, Rock n Roll Book Review, Rock n Roll, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Smile record, David Leaf, Rock n Roll Documentaries 67 full false Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary Review Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary Review 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.

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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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-17029471 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 576 Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Docs, Rock N Roll 66 full false Queen & A Night at the Opera: 50 Years Book Review Queen & A Night at the Opera: 50 Years Book Review 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 Queen’s boldest leap. Built like a coffee table book, packed like a vault — this is the ultimate Queen fan artifact.

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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 Queen’s boldest leap. Built like a coffee table book, packed like a vault — this is the ultimate Queen fan artifact.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16998116 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 553 Queen, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Rock n Roll Book, A Night At The Opera, Quarto Publishing 65 full false Tom Petty's Heartbreakers Beach Party- Documentary Review Tom Petty's Heartbreakers Beach Party- Documentary Review  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 being too raw.
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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 being too raw.
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16967255 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 588 Tom Petty, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Stan Lynch, Stevie Nicks, Cameron Crowe, MTV, Rock n Roll Doc, Rock Doc, Rock n Roll Documentary Review 64 full false I Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Book Review I Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Book Review From 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. 

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]]> From 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. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16932280 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 764 Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, CCR, Jerry Garcia, David Hepworth, Rock n Roll, Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Docs 63 full false Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival: Book Review Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival: Book Review Perry 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.

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]]> Perry 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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16880962 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 879 Lollapalooza, Pearl Jam, Jane's Addiction, Perry Ferrell, Nirvana, Rock n Roll Book, Rock n Roll Book Review, Rock n Roll, Rock n Roll Festival 62 full false Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 Book Review Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 Book Review The 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 Who during a pivotal time in the bands career. 

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]]> The 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 Who during a pivotal time in the bands career. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16841087 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700 695 rock n roll, rock n roll book review, the who, Pete Townsend, Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Joel Selvin, Billy Graham, Winterland, San Francisco 61 full false Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius Documentary Review Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius Documentary Review Sly 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.  

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]]> Sly 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.  

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16801801 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700 847 Sly Stone, Sly and The Family Stone, Prince, Questlove, George Clinton, Rock n Roll Documentary, Rock n Roll Book Reviews, Rock n Roll Docs 60 full false Peter Wolf: Waiting on The Moon Book Review Peter Wolf: Waiting on The Moon Book Review Peter 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 is just a few of the names!! This is one of rock n roll's most unique memoirs. 

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It nice that you get a few options to choose from. They have blues, rock, oldies, The Dead and Jazz stations. Whoever does the programing for this has a great ear, I love the diversity and the way they play cuts so deep I would call them lost. 

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]]> Peter 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 is just a few of the names!! This is one of rock n roll's most unique memoirs. 

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It nice that you get a few options to choose from. They have blues, rock, oldies, The Dead and Jazz stations. Whoever does the programing for this has a great ear, I love the diversity and the way they play cuts so deep I would call them lost. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16760190 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700 889 Rock n Roll books, Rock n Roll Memior, J.Geils Band, Peter Wolf, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Rock n Roll Documentaries, Classic Rock 59 full false Mike Campbell Heartbreaker Book Review Mike Campbell Heartbreaker Book Review Mike 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. 

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I like that you get a few options to choose from. They have blues, rock, oldies, The Dead and Jazz stations. Whoever does the programing for this has a great ear, I love the diversity and the way they play cuts so deep I would call them lost. 

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]]> Mike 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 goes to Mad Music Radio

Mad Music Radio is a small cluster of five internet-only non-commercial radio stations bringing you fantastic music 24 hours a day. They also publish stories at least twice a week on the Patreon, Substack and the Medium platforms. Mad Music Radio, tunes and tales too good to be ignored. 

I like that you get a few options to choose from. They have blues, rock, oldies, The Dead and Jazz stations. Whoever does the programing for this has a great ear, I love the diversity and the way they play cuts so deep I would call them lost. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16719411 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0800 672 rock n roll books, rock n roll memoirs, Tom Petty, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell, Ari Surdoval, Rock n Roll Book review 58 full false Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News for February 2025 Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News for February 2025 All 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. 

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Mad Music Radio is a small cluster of five internet-only non-commercial radio stations bringing you fantastic music 24 hours a day. They also publish stories at least twice a week on the Patreon, Substack and the Medium platforms. Mad Music Radio, tunes and tales too good to be ignored. 

I like that you get a few options to choose from. They have blues, rock, oldies, The Dead and Jazz stations. Whoever does the programing for this has a great ear, I love the diversity and the way they play cuts so deep I would call them lost. 

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]]> All 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. 

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This weeks SHOUT OUT goes to Mad Music Radio

Mad Music Radio is a small cluster of five internet-only non-commercial radio stations bringing you fantastic music 24 hours a day. They also publish stories at least twice a week on the Patreon, Substack and the Medium platforms. Mad Music Radio, tunes and tales too good to be ignored. 

I like that you get a few options to choose from. They have blues, rock, oldies, The Dead and Jazz stations. Whoever does the programing for this has a great ear, I love the diversity and the way they play cuts so deep I would call them lost. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16634064 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0800 745 rock n roll books, rock n roll documentaries, rock n roll book review, rock n roll book news, led zeppelin documentary, A Complete Unknown, Genesis, The Cars, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell, Peter Wolf, The J.Geils Band 57 full false Norm's Rare Guitars Documentary Review Norm's Rare Guitars Documentary Review How 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.

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]]> How 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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16590148 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0800 752 Norms Rare Guitars, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Slash, Hollywood, Rare Guitars, Rock n Roll, Rock n Roll Documentary 56 full false Cheap Trick: American Standard Book Review Cheap Trick: American Standard Book Review Cheap 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.

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]]> Cheap 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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16555051 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0800 624 Cheap Trick, Cheap Trick Budokan, Rick Neilson, Robin Zandar, Bunny E Carlos, Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Book Review, Classic Rock 55 full false A Complete Unknown Movie Review A Complete Unknown Movie Review Can 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.

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]]> Can 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.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16480156 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800 803 Bob Dylan, Timothy Chalamet, Joan Baez, A Complete Unknown, Pete Seeger, James Mangold, Dylan Bio Pic, Bob Dylan Movie 54 full false Beatles 64 Documentary Review Beatles 64 Documentary Review The 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.

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]]> The 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 easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only*

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16458139 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0800 625 The Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock, Rock n Roll Documentary, Rock doc, Classic Rock 53 full false The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M. Book Review The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M. Book Review True 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 the four members of the group and their untraditional rise to crazy stardom.

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]]> True 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 the four members of the group and their untraditional rise to crazy stardom.

This Month's SHOUT OUT goes to -
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Allman Brothers fans this one is for you! I guarantee you will not find better ABB content anywhere that can top the in-depth, passionate, informative and original material covered in this newsletter. Conversation from the crossroads of Southern music, history, and culture from historian Bob Beatty, author of 'Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East.
Check Out this great newsletter-https://substack.com/@longlivetheabb

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16381930 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800 632 Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Book Reviews, Rock n Roll, Classic rock, R.E.M., Peter Ames Carlin, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Athens GA, Rock n Roll Reviews 52 full false Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2024 Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2024 Here 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 viewing recommendations and the best titles of 2024.

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]]> Here 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 viewing recommendations and the best titles of 2024.

Want to win a free copy of the number two best book of the year, Robyn Hitchcock's memoir 1967? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only*

This Month's SHOUT OUT goes to -
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Allman Brothers fans this one is for you! I guarantee you will not find better ABB content anywhere that can top the in-depth, passionate, informative and original material covered in this newsletter. Conversation from the crossroads of Southern music, history, and culture from historian Bob Beatty, author of 'Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East.
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16381900 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800 1053 Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2024, Rock n Roll Documentaries, Rock Doc, Best of 2024, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock 51 full false Top 10 Best Rock n Roll Books of 2024 Top 10 Best Rock n Roll Books of 2024 Join 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 write.

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]]> Join 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 write.

Want to win a free copy of the number two best book of the year? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only*

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16363072 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800 1195 Top 10 Rock n Roll Books of 2024, Best Rock n Roll Books of 2024, Best Rock n Roll Books, 2024 Best Rock n Roll Books, Classic Rock, Rock n Roll Memoir, 50 full false Best Rock n Roll Books and Docs of 2024 Best Rock n Roll Books and Docs of 2024 The 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 The Year!!
Awards for Rock n Roll Documentaries go out to Best Doc about A Band, Best Doc About A Band Member, and Best Doc Not About A Band or Band Member. And of course the Best Documentary of 2024!! 
This is the culmination of all the titles reviewed in the second year of the Rock Talk Studio and a celebration of the all the great projects to come. 

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]]> The 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 The Year!!
Awards for Rock n Roll Documentaries go out to Best Doc about A Band, Best Doc About A Band Member, and Best Doc Not About A Band or Band Member. And of course the Best Documentary of 2024!! 
This is the culmination of all the titles reviewed in the second year of the Rock Talk Studio and a celebration of the all the great projects to come. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16290424 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0800 1416 Best Rock n Roll Books of 2024, Best Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2024, Best of 2024, Rock n Roll Book Award Show 2024, Rock n Roll Documentary Award Show 2024, Rock n Roll, Rock doc, Rock n Roll memoir 49 full false Nicky Hopkins: Session Man Documentary Review Nicky Hopkins: Session Man Documentary Review 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.
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Nicky Hopkins: Session Man finally exposes who was behind some of the most iconic rock 'n' roll piano lines in Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Beatles and The Who songs. Find out why Keith Richards needed Hopkin's help to complete classic Stones songs, and why a handful of other A list talent call him a genius.

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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.
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Nicky Hopkins: Session Man finally exposes who was behind some of the most iconic rock 'n' roll piano lines in Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Beatles and The Who songs. Find out why Keith Richards needed Hopkin's help to complete classic Stones songs, and why a handful of other A list talent call him a genius.

This Month's SHOUT OUT goes to - Long Live The ABB Newsletter!
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16247328 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0800 560 rock n roll books, rock n roll documentaries, classic rock, rock n roll, rolling stones, the beatles, the who, the kinks, keith richards, mick jagger 48 full false Rush at 50 Book Review and Give Away! Rush at 50 Book Review and Give Away! This is a first for the podcast, not only do you get a review of a recommended title, one lucky winner is going to get a copy of this new slick coffee table style book - Rush at 50. How do you get in on the drawing for next months free book - Robyn Hitchcock's memoir 1967? Just send me an email at info@rocktalkstudio.com

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]]> This is a first for the podcast, not only do you get a review of a recommended title, one lucky winner is going to get a copy of this new slick coffee table style book - Rush at 50. How do you get in on the drawing for next months free book - Robyn Hitchcock's memoir 1967? Just send me an email at info@rocktalkstudio.com

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16210744 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0800 494 Rush, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson, Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Docs, Rock n Roll Reviews, Classic Rock 47 full false Rock 'n' Roll Book and Documentary News for November 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Book and Documentary News for November 2024 Win the new Robyn Hitchcock memoir 1967, and the new Rush book- Rush at 50, simply by signing up for the free monthly BLAST!!
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]]> Win the new Robyn Hitchcock memoir 1967, and the new Rush book- Rush at 50, simply by signing up for the free monthly BLAST!!
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16161933 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0800 742 rock n roll books, rock n roll book reviews, rock n roll documentaries, Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Rush, J.Geils Band, Tom Petty, Mike Campbell 46 full false Robert Hunter's The Silver Snarling Trumpet Book Review Robert Hunter's The Silver Snarling Trumpet Book Review Win the new Robyn Hitchcock memoir 1967, and the new Rush book- Rush at 50, simply by signing up for the free monthly BLAST!!
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Today’s episode looks at how the partnership between The Grateful Dead’s lyricist Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia started. This lost manuscript, written in 1961, has finally been unearthed, giving us a look at the first days of this legendary friendship.

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]]> Win the new Robyn Hitchcock memoir 1967, and the new Rush book- Rush at 50, simply by signing up for the free monthly BLAST!!
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Today’s episode looks at how the partnership between The Grateful Dead’s lyricist Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia started. This lost manuscript, written in 1961, has finally been unearthed, giving us a look at the first days of this legendary friendship.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16129982 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0800 668 Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Rock n Roll Book, Rock n Roll Book Review 45 full false Alex Van Halen Memoir: Brothers Book Review Alex Van Halen Memoir: Brothers Book Review The most highly anticipated rock n roll book of the year is out. Alex Van Halen's memoir is a love letter to his brother Ed. Did it live up to the hype? And did the 240 pages tell the whole story?

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]]> The most highly anticipated rock n roll book of the year is out. Alex Van Halen's memoir is a love letter to his brother Ed. Did it live up to the hype? And did the 240 pages tell the whole story?

*Sign up to win the new Rush book: Rush at 50
It's easy- just send me an email and say, "Big Rick, send me that killer new Rush book," and I will enter you in the drawing! US residents only.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16075839 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0800 744 Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Rock n Roll books, Rock n Roll memoir, rock n roll 44 full false Road Diary:Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Documentary Review Road Diary:Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Documentary Review The band has been together for close to 50 years. They haven't toured in 6 years. Why is this set list so important? Road Diary-Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is a rock n roll documentary that incapsulates everything that makes a Springsteen show so powerful. This is on the list of the top 5 Rock Docs of the year! 

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]]> The band has been together for close to 50 years. They haven't toured in 6 years. Why is this set list so important? Road Diary-Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is a rock n roll documentary that incapsulates everything that makes a Springsteen show so powerful. This is on the list of the top 5 Rock Docs of the year! 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-16048981 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0800 899 Bruce Springsteen, Classic Rock, E Street Band, Rock n Roll Documentary, Rock Doc, Rock n Roll 43 full false Rock 'n' Roll Book and Documentary News for October 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Book and Documentary News for October 2024 Here's all the latest book buzz and documentary news you don't want to miss! Projects from The Beatles, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Tragically Hip, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band and Elton John to name a few are featured on this month's BONUS EPISODE. 
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]]> Here's all the latest book buzz and documentary news you don't want to miss! Projects from The Beatles, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Tragically Hip, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band and Elton John to name a few are featured on this month's BONUS EPISODE. 
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15998844 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0700 698 rock n roll books, rock n roll documentaries, bruce springsteen and the e street band, the beatles, Elton John, Tragically Hip, Low Cut Connie, Nicky Hopkins, classic rock 42 full false Mind Games: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review Mind Games: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review Is there really anything more to learn about John Lennon and Yoko Ono? Mind Games the book answers that questions with the inclusion of never before seen essays, documents, hand written lyrics, and over 750 photos. This definitive exploration is made up of Lennon and Ono's thoughts during the making, producing, and releasing of the album, plus contributions from people who were there. 

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]]> Is there really anything more to learn about John Lennon and Yoko Ono? Mind Games the book answers that questions with the inclusion of never before seen essays, documents, hand written lyrics, and over 750 photos. This definitive exploration is made up of Lennon and Ono's thoughts during the making, producing, and releasing of the album, plus contributions from people who were there. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15965735 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0700 696 41 full false 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left By Robyn Hitchcock - Book Review 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left By Robyn Hitchcock - Book Review The oddest, interesting, quirky, unique rock n roll book I have ever read. EVER? Yes!
1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left by Robyn Hitchcock is a delightful read that takes you back to a special time in rock n roll history. Hitchcock writes his life story from his early teens persona as he discovers the life altering power of rock n roll. 

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]]> The oddest, interesting, quirky, unique rock n roll book I have ever read. EVER? Yes!
1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left by Robyn Hitchcock is a delightful read that takes you back to a special time in rock n roll history. Hitchcock writes his life story from his early teens persona as he discovers the life altering power of rock n roll. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15884484 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0700 575 rock n roll, classic rock, rock n roll books, bob dylan, the beatles, pink floyd 40 full false Conversations With Tom Petty - Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review Conversations With Tom Petty - Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review This book is a treasure. Author Paul Zollo got a chance in 2004 and 2005 to sit and talk with Tom Petty, discussing his life and music. This book is a record of these conversation. We are so lucky to have a document like this that so deeply explores not only Tom Petty's craft, but the many chapters of his life and career. 

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]]> This book is a treasure. Author Paul Zollo got a chance in 2004 and 2005 to sit and talk with Tom Petty, discussing his life and music. This book is a record of these conversation. We are so lucky to have a document like this that so deeply explores not only Tom Petty's craft, but the many chapters of his life and career. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15844366 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0700 758 Rock n Roll Book, Rock n Roll, Tom Petty, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, The Traveling Willburys, Jeff Lyne 39 full false BONUS EPISODE: Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News BONUS EPISODE: Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News The latest news from Alex Van Halen's memoir "Brothers" plus news on projects from Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney to name a few. Catch up on all the book buzz and documentary news for the month of September!

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]]> The latest news from Alex Van Halen's memoir "Brothers" plus news on projects from Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney to name a few. Catch up on all the book buzz and documentary news for the month of September!

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15803038 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0700 824 rock n roll books, rock n roll documentary, Alex Van Halen, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Rush, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney 38 full false Traveling: On The Path Of Joni Mitchell Book Review Traveling: On The Path Of Joni Mitchell Book Review This book was a little outside of the usual rock n roll books I review. But I took a chance. And because of the unique storytelling and interesting personal path author Ann Powers took to tell the story, I found myself engaged throughout. This is not a Joni Mitchell biography. This is the life of Mitchell questioned, examined, and presented with the myriad of avenues Joni Mitchell and author Ann Powers took throughout their lives. 

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]]> This book was a little outside of the usual rock n roll books I review. But I took a chance. And because of the unique storytelling and interesting personal path author Ann Powers took to tell the story, I found myself engaged throughout. This is not a Joni Mitchell biography. This is the life of Mitchell questioned, examined, and presented with the myriad of avenues Joni Mitchell and author Ann Powers took throughout their lives. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15753468 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0700 766 Joni Mitchell, Ann Powers, Graham Nash, James Taylor, David Crosby, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Rock N Roll Book, Rock n Roll Book Review 37 full false Learning To Live Together The Return of Mad Dogs and Englishmen Doc Review Learning To Live Together The Return of Mad Dogs and Englishmen Doc Review The iconic music doc and album, Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen, gets a well deserved follow up in this new documentary "Learning To Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" 50 years later the Tedeschi Trucks band put together a massive tribute to the Mad Dogs and Englishmen legacy, reuniting 12 member of the original band to play the LOCKN Festival in Arrington Virginia. This doc not only captures the reunion show but also uses never before seen archival footage from the original tour to expand on the myth and answers all the questions from that magical 197O concert run. 

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]]> The iconic music doc and album, Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen, gets a well deserved follow up in this new documentary "Learning To Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" 50 years later the Tedeschi Trucks band put together a massive tribute to the Mad Dogs and Englishmen legacy, reuniting 12 member of the original band to play the LOCKN Festival in Arrington Virginia. This doc not only captures the reunion show but also uses never before seen archival footage from the original tour to expand on the myth and answers all the questions from that magical 197O concert run. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15723788 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0700 756 Joe Cocker, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Rock n Roll doc, Rock n Roll Documentary, Chris Robinson 36 full false I Don't Want To Go Home - The Oral History of The Stone Pony Book Review I Don't Want To Go Home - The Oral History of The Stone Pony Book Review Is the Stone Pony the most iconic rock n roll bar in America? I dive into the oral history of this still standing Asbury Park New Jersey landmark that uses quotes from Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zant, Patti Smith, Zack Wylde, Tom Morello and a cast of a hundred more artists to tell this tale. 

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]]> Is the Stone Pony the most iconic rock n roll bar in America? I dive into the oral history of this still standing Asbury Park New Jersey landmark that uses quotes from Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zant, Patti Smith, Zack Wylde, Tom Morello and a cast of a hundred more artists to tell this tale. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15683828 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0700 1059 Bruce Springsteen, The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey, Steven Van Zant, Pearl Jam, Patti Smith, Southside Johny, Punk Rock, Rock n Roll 35 full false Prince and Purple Rain 40 Years Book Review Prince and Purple Rain 40 Years Book Review There is only one movie of this immense caliber that was inspired by songs that served as the soundtrack for the movie. And there was only one Prince. This beautifully put together coffee style book does the legacy of the Purple One justice by leaving nothing left to explore about the groundbreaking Purple Rain album and movie. 

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]]> There is only one movie of this immense caliber that was inspired by songs that served as the soundtrack for the movie. And there was only one Prince. This beautifully put together coffee style book does the legacy of the Purple One justice by leaving nothing left to explore about the groundbreaking Purple Rain album and movie. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15610188 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0700 732 Prince, Prince and The Revolution, Purple Rain, Purple Rain the Movie, Rock n Roll Movies, Rock n Roll Books 2 34 full false DLR Book How David Lee Roth Changed The World Book Review DLR Book How David Lee Roth Changed The World Book Review David Lee Roths' crazy manic muse is unmatched in rock n roll. There are very few who can keep up to his always on personality and this book does it best to track down anyone who tried. This episode digs into the DLR Book - How David Lee Roth Changed The World by Darren Paltrowitz. 

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]]> David Lee Roths' crazy manic muse is unmatched in rock n roll. There are very few who can keep up to his always on personality and this book does it best to track down anyone who tried. This episode digs into the DLR Book - How David Lee Roth Changed The World by Darren Paltrowitz. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15572988 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0700 1018 van halen, david lee roth, eddie van halen, sammy hagar, Steve Vai, Billy Sheenan, Diamond Dave, rock n roll, rock n roll book 2 33 full false Revival 69 - The Concert That Rocked The World - Documentary Review. Revival 69 - The Concert That Rocked The World - Documentary Review. One of the greatest concerts of all time that most know very little about. This new doc, Revival 69 - the Concert That Rocked The World, brings unprecedented live footage and a story like no other to finally expose this amazing moment in rock n roll history.
This episode also includes all the latest rock n roll book buzz and documentary news on projects about The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Leon Russell, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, John Lennon and Robyn Hithcock. 

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]]> One of the greatest concerts of all time that most know very little about. This new doc, Revival 69 - the Concert That Rocked The World, brings unprecedented live footage and a story like no other to finally expose this amazing moment in rock n roll history.
This episode also includes all the latest rock n roll book buzz and documentary news on projects about The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Leon Russell, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, John Lennon and Robyn Hithcock. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15524600 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0700 1200 John Lennon, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Doors, Alice Cooper, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Geddy Lee, rock n roll documentary, rock doc, rock n roll rock n roll books 32 full false Chris Stein Under A Rock Book Review Chris Stein Under A Rock Book Review Chris Stein tells the other side of the Blondie story in his new memoir. Gritty New York City tales from the 70's and 80's bring you right into the CBGB scene. 
This episodes also includes book and doc news about new projects featuring John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, The Doors, and Melissa Etheridge to name a few.

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]]> Chris Stein tells the other side of the Blondie story in his new memoir. Gritty New York City tales from the 70's and 80's bring you right into the CBGB scene. 
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15445035 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0700 813 Blondie, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Melissa Etheridge 31 full false Stevie Van Zant - Disciple Documentary Review Stevie Van Zant - Disciple Documentary Review Stevie Van Zant Disciple documentary needs over two hours to tell the story of one of rock's most accomplished careers. Guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Jackson Browne, Peter Wolf, and of course Bruce himself take this doc over the top. It's one not to miss. 
This episode also includes book and doc news about projects featuring The Grateful Dead, Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, Prince, John Lennon, Chuck Berry and The Doors to name a few. 

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]]> Stevie Van Zant Disciple documentary needs over two hours to tell the story of one of rock's most accomplished careers. Guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Jackson Browne, Peter Wolf, and of course Bruce himself take this doc over the top. It's one not to miss. 
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15383196 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0700 1008 Stevie Van Zant, Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band, Paul McCartney, Jackson Browne, Peter Wolf, Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, John Lennon, Chuck Berry, Revival 69 30 full false The Beatle Who Vanished Book Review The Beatle Who Vanished Book Review For 13 days he was a Beatles. He actually saved the Beatles first world tour. He was 24 years old.  And then he was gone. And most people don’t even know his name.
How is it possible that drummer Jimmie Nicol could simply vanish after playing with the Beatles? The new book "The Beatle Who Vanished" finally solves the mystery of what happened to Nicol.
This episode also includes the latest insight into new projects from Joni Mitchell, Steven Van Zant, Stax Records, The Stone Pony and more. 

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]]> For 13 days he was a Beatles. He actually saved the Beatles first world tour. He was 24 years old.  And then he was gone. And most people don’t even know his name.
How is it possible that drummer Jimmie Nicol could simply vanish after playing with the Beatles? The new book "The Beatle Who Vanished" finally solves the mystery of what happened to Nicol.
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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15336366 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0700 909 The Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star, Jimmy Nicol, George Martin, Beatlemania, Joni Mitchell, Steven Van Zant, Stone Pony, Rock n Roll 29 full false Soul Serenade: King Curtis and His Immortal Saxophone Rock 'n' Roll Book Review Soul Serenade: King Curtis and His Immortal Saxophone Rock 'n' Roll Book Review King Curtis played with Buddy Holly. Jimi Hendrix joined King's band. He opened for the Beatles at Shea Stadium. One of his best friends was Duane Allman. There is a ton of rock n roll tales told in the new book Soul Serenade: King Curtis and his Immortal Saxophone.  I am really glad I looked passed King Curtis's R&B and Jazz resume because there was so much to be learned about this underrated talent. 

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]]> King Curtis played with Buddy Holly. Jimi Hendrix joined King's band. He opened for the Beatles at Shea Stadium. One of his best friends was Duane Allman. There is a ton of rock n roll tales told in the new book Soul Serenade: King Curtis and his Immortal Saxophone.  I am really glad I looked passed King Curtis's R&B and Jazz resume because there was so much to be learned about this underrated talent. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15270923 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700 842 king curtis, the beatles, john lennon, buddy holly, duane allman, jimi hendrix, the beach boys, mamma cass, tedeschi trucks, leon russel, joe cocker 28 full false Let It Be film review plus all the latest rock n roll book and documentary news Let It Be film review plus all the latest rock n roll book and documentary news I already saw the Peter Jackson masterpiece “Get Back” why should I watch the film “Let It Be?” “Let It Be” the 1970 film has been remastered and is finally released in it’s original state, I look at it’s significance and give it a rating I have never given any documentary I have ever reviewed in the year in a half of the Rock Talk Studio podcast.

Plus updates on new projects about Journey, Moby Grape, Michael McDonald, Lollapalooza and Stevie Van Zant. 

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]]> I already saw the Peter Jackson masterpiece “Get Back” why should I watch the film “Let It Be?” “Let It Be” the 1970 film has been remastered and is finally released in it’s original state, I look at it’s significance and give it a rating I have never given any documentary I have ever reviewed in the year in a half of the Rock Talk Studio podcast.

Plus updates on new projects about Journey, Moby Grape, Michael McDonald, Lollapalooza and Stevie Van Zant. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15228870 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0700 990 beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Star, George Harrison, Let It Be, Get Back, Peter Jackson, Journey, Steven Van Zant, Bruce Springsteen, Moby Grap 2 27 full false Catching Fire-The Story of Anita Pallenberg documentary review Catching Fire-The Story of Anita Pallenberg documentary review Anita Pallenberg was a major influence on the Rolling Stones; so much so that it jeopardized her career, family and life.  I explore the depth of her story in the new doc Catching Fire. Plus, big news on three new documentaries just announced featuring Led Zeppelin, Los Lobos, and Little Steven Van Zant. 

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]]> Anita Pallenberg was a major influence on the Rolling Stones; so much so that it jeopardized her career, family and life.  I explore the depth of her story in the new doc Catching Fire. Plus, big news on three new documentaries just announced featuring Led Zeppelin, Los Lobos, and Little Steven Van Zant. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15178144 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700 919 anita pallenberg, rolling stones, keith richards, brian jones, mick jagger, fashio, kate moss, scarlet johanson, 2 26 full false Carlos Santana doc review and all the new book buzz and documentary news Carlos Santana doc review and all the new book buzz and documentary news “Carlos” the documentary delivers a look at one of rock’s greatest guitarist. How personal does it get, is it deep enough? And yes, the Woodstock experience is explained. Plus! Details on a new Grateful Dead book -easily the most unique book I have ever read about the band. And news on upcoming projects from The Rock n Roll Nightmare series, John Lennon, Chris Stein of Blondie, and Anita Pallenberg to name a few. 

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]]> “Carlos” the documentary delivers a look at one of rock’s greatest guitarist. How personal does it get, is it deep enough? And yes, the Woodstock experience is explained. Plus! Details on a new Grateful Dead book -easily the most unique book I have ever read about the band. And news on upcoming projects from The Rock n Roll Nightmare series, John Lennon, Chris Stein of Blondie, and Anita Pallenberg to name a few. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-15013260 Sun, 05 May 2024 14:00:00 -0700 956 carlos santana, grateful dead, jerry garcia, rock n roll nightmares, 27 club, john lennon, chris stein, blondie, anita pallenberg, rock n roll, rock n roll books, rock n roll doc, 2 25 full false BONUS EPISODE - All the latest rock n roll book and documentary news BONUS EPISODE - All the latest rock n roll book and documentary news Here’s the latest news about projects on Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley and the sequel to a 1984 rock n roll movie classic.

This is the bonus episode, a continuation of the conversation about all the latest news to get fired up about. If you’re looking for more news and recommendations on the latest rock n roll books and documentaries check out the main podcast that comes out the first three Tuesday's of every month. 

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]]> Here’s the latest news about projects on Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley and the sequel to a 1984 rock n roll movie classic.

This is the bonus episode, a continuation of the conversation about all the latest news to get fired up about. If you’re looking for more news and recommendations on the latest rock n roll books and documentaries check out the main podcast that comes out the first three Tuesday's of every month. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-14896857 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0700 759 bob dylan, rock n roll books, rock n roll documentaries, bruce springsteen, beach boys, bob marley, this is spinal tap 2 24 full false She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism Rock n Roll Book Review She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism Rock n Roll Book Review 20 female rockers tell their war stories about the music industry and what they used to overcome every possible roadblock. Plus all the book buzz and doc news including a review of the most disturbing rock n roll book I have ever read! 

Books and Doc reviewed, previewed, and recommended:

Books-
She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism by Katherine Yeske Taylor
Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon
Turn It Up! by Tom Werman
Christine McVie: Songbird by Lesley-Ann Jones
Alice Cooper: Staring Alice Cooper

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Eno- Brian Eno 
This Is A Film About The Black Keys  -Black Keys
Lola -The Story of Lollapalooza 

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]]> 20 female rockers tell their war stories about the music industry and what they used to overcome every possible roadblock. Plus all the book buzz and doc news including a review of the most disturbing rock n roll book I have ever read! 

Books and Doc reviewed, previewed, and recommended:

Books-
She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism by Katherine Yeske Taylor
Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon
Turn It Up! by Tom Werman
Christine McVie: Songbird by Lesley-Ann Jones
Alice Cooper: Staring Alice Cooper

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Eno- Brian Eno 
This Is A Film About The Black Keys  -Black Keys
Lola -The Story of Lollapalooza 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-14810135 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0700 1301 ann wllson, gina schock, exene cervenka, suzanna vega, jim gordon, motley crue, ted nugent, cheap trick, rock n roll books 23 full false The Immediate Family Rock n Roll Documentary Review The Immediate Family Rock n Roll Documentary Review You might not know the players, but you have definitely rocked out to the records they played on. The Immediate Family documentary pulls the curtain back to expose who was responsible for a lot of that 70’s and 80’s sound. 

There was a huge (the biggest of the year so far) announcement of a new memoir that is coming out in October. Find out about the memoir, a new George Harrison book, get some Tina Turner news, and a review of three new Bob Dylan books. Plus The Who, and a bunch of badass female rockers and more!

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]]> You might not know the players, but you have definitely rocked out to the records they played on. The Immediate Family documentary pulls the curtain back to expose who was responsible for a lot of that 70’s and 80’s sound. 

There was a huge (the biggest of the year so far) announcement of a new memoir that is coming out in October. Find out about the memoir, a new George Harrison book, get some Tina Turner news, and a review of three new Bob Dylan books. Plus The Who, and a bunch of badass female rockers and more!

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-14629446 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0800 1039 bob dylan, the beatles, george harrison, stevie nicks, jackson browne, the immediate family, the who, tina turner, rock n roll books, rock n roll documentaries 22 full false Geddy Lee’s My Effin Life Rock 'n' Roll Book Review Geddy Lee’s My Effin Life Rock 'n' Roll Book Review One of rock’s most endearing personalities Geddy Lee, tells the story of one of rocks best three-piece bands. But, will a non-Rush fan find value with this book? The review looks at all sides of what Geddy’s book has to offer and gives up a surprising recommendation. Also included in this episode is all the latest buzz about whats new and what has just been announced as coming soon. Artists featured are Jeff Tweedy, David Lee Roth, Jim Gordon, Brian Eno and Willie Nelson. What is Willy Nelson doing in a rock n roll conversation? Tune in for the details. 

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]]> One of rock’s most endearing personalities Geddy Lee, tells the story of one of rocks best three-piece bands. But, will a non-Rush fan find value with this book? The review looks at all sides of what Geddy’s book has to offer and gives up a surprising recommendation. Also included in this episode is all the latest buzz about whats new and what has just been announced as coming soon. Artists featured are Jeff Tweedy, David Lee Roth, Jim Gordon, Brian Eno and Willie Nelson. What is Willy Nelson doing in a rock n roll conversation? Tune in for the details. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-14447456 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0800 1030 geddy lee, rush, wilco, jeff tweedy, willie nelson, jim gordon, brian eno, david lee roth, van halen, rock n roll, rock n roll books 21 full false Best Rock n Roll books and documentaries of 2023 Best Rock n Roll books and documentaries of 2023 What was the best rock n roll book of 2023? How about the best rock n roll documentary? Found out what came in as the best of the best, in the first annual Rock Talk Studio awards show. 

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]]> What was the best rock n roll book of 2023? How about the best rock n roll documentary? Found out what came in as the best of the best, in the first annual Rock Talk Studio awards show. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-14215912 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0800 1080 best of 2023, best rock n roll book of 2023, best rock n roll documentary of 2023, best of, best book, bruce springsteen, allman brothers band, little richard, alan paul, warren zanes, bill beatty 1 20 full false Deliver Me From Nowhere The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska Book Review Deliver Me From Nowhere The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska Book Review Springsteen chose to pursue the release of the Nebraska album over Born In The USA. How did he talk his record label into that? And why, after all these years, no one has told the story of this dark masterpiece.  And, could this be one of the best books of the year? Also included in this episode, are the monthly previews, reviews, and recommendations, which include a minor Beatles Fest (3 books and 1 doc about Beatle members) another Bob Dylan must have, and the annual holiday product dump that comes around every time this year.

Titles reviewed, previewed, and recommended:
Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska (Book)
The Confessions of a Rock and Roll Name Dropper  (Book)
Bob Dylan: Mixing Up The Medicine (Book)
Paul McCartney- Lyrics (Book) 
Thurston Moore - Sonic Life (Book)
George Harrison - The Reluctant Beatle (Book)
May Pang:The Lost Weekend - A Love Story (Documentary) 
Immediate Family (Documentary)

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]]> Springsteen chose to pursue the release of the Nebraska album over Born In The USA. How did he talk his record label into that? And why, after all these years, no one has told the story of this dark masterpiece.  And, could this be one of the best books of the year? Also included in this episode, are the monthly previews, reviews, and recommendations, which include a minor Beatles Fest (3 books and 1 doc about Beatle members) another Bob Dylan must have, and the annual holiday product dump that comes around every time this year.

Titles reviewed, previewed, and recommended:
Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska (Book)
The Confessions of a Rock and Roll Name Dropper  (Book)
Bob Dylan: Mixing Up The Medicine (Book)
Paul McCartney- Lyrics (Book) 
Thurston Moore - Sonic Life (Book)
George Harrison - The Reluctant Beatle (Book)
May Pang:The Lost Weekend - A Love Story (Documentary) 
Immediate Family (Documentary)

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-14089866 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0800 1174 Bruce Springsteen, Deliver Me From Nowhere Book, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Immediate Family, Thurston Moore, Rock n Roll 19 full false Mr. Jimmy Documentary Review and October Recommended Reads and Docs Mr. Jimmy Documentary Review and October Recommended Reads and Docs What happens when someone spends 20 years performing Led Zeppelin concerts note for note and then Jimmy Page walks in the door and sits down? This one-of-a-kind documentary about Mr. Jimmy, is this month’s spotlight review. 

Also included in this episode are the monthly previews, reviews, and recommendations which include a look at an over 500 page book on possibly the most underrated rock star of the 70’s, notes on the new 12 minute Beatle documentary, and the announcement of docs from the Stones (about Brian Jones) and Pink Floyd (about Sid Barrett). Wait a minute, haven’t we seen these two docs before? 

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Titles reviewed, previewed, and recommended:
Mr. Jimmy (Documentary)
Leon Russell - Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock n Roll History (Book)
Jeff Tweedy- Word Within A Song (Book)
James Hetfield- Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield (Book) 
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (Documentary) 
The Stones and Brian Jones (Documentary)
The Beatles: Now and Then (Documentary)

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]]> What happens when someone spends 20 years performing Led Zeppelin concerts note for note and then Jimmy Page walks in the door and sits down? This one-of-a-kind documentary about Mr. Jimmy, is this month’s spotlight review. 

Also included in this episode are the monthly previews, reviews, and recommendations which include a look at an over 500 page book on possibly the most underrated rock star of the 70’s, notes on the new 12 minute Beatle documentary, and the announcement of docs from the Stones (about Brian Jones) and Pink Floyd (about Sid Barrett). Wait a minute, haven’t we seen these two docs before? 

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Titles reviewed, previewed, and recommended:
Mr. Jimmy (Documentary)
Leon Russell - Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock n Roll History (Book)
Jeff Tweedy- Word Within A Song (Book)
James Hetfield- Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield (Book) 
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (Documentary) 
The Stones and Brian Jones (Documentary)
The Beatles: Now and Then (Documentary)

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-13923405 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0800 1179 Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Now And Then, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Mad Dog and Englishmen, Jeff Tweedy, Rock n Roll, Rock n Roll Podcast, Rock Talk Studio 1 18 full false Bono & The Edge A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman Documentary Review and September Recommended Reads and Docs Bono & The Edge A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman Documentary Review and September Recommended Reads and Docs U2 is in the Sphere, they released a new record, Bono’s memoir is out, what else is there left to do? How about a rock doc? This month’s spotlight review looks at the documentary Bono and The Edge Sort of Homecoming with David Letterman. Plus, rapid fire recommendations on six other don’t miss titles. 

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]]> U2 is in the Sphere, they released a new record, Bono’s memoir is out, what else is there left to do? How about a rock doc? This month’s spotlight review looks at the documentary Bono and The Edge Sort of Homecoming with David Letterman. Plus, rapid fire recommendations on six other don’t miss titles. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-13704846 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0700 1130 U2, Bono, The Edge, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Muscle Shoals, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock, Rock n Roll Books, Rock n Roll Docs 1 17 full false David Bowie Moonage Daydream Documentary Review David Bowie Moonage Daydream Documentary Review Why did David Bowie's Moonage Daydream documentary take seven years to complete? Being the first authorized release from the Bowie estate, it has to be worth it right? I look at this documentary from all different angle and from all type of fans viewpoints to determine if it's recommended.  This episode also preview and reviews six other titles and leave you with a few choices of where to spend your time and money. 

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]]> Why did David Bowie's Moonage Daydream documentary take seven years to complete? Being the first authorized release from the Bowie estate, it has to be worth it right? I look at this documentary from all different angle and from all type of fans viewpoints to determine if it's recommended.  This episode also preview and reviews six other titles and leave you with a few choices of where to spend your time and money. 

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-13530048 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0700 963 David Bowie, Bowie, Iggy Pop, Little Richard, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock, Rock Doc, Rock n Roll Documentary, Rock n Roll Book, Book Review, Rock n Roll podcast 16 full false Lucinda Williams Memoir: Don’t Tell Anyone The Secrets I Told You Book Review Lucinda Williams Memoir: Don’t Tell Anyone The Secrets I Told You Book Review Spotlight on Lucinda Williams' raw memoir, “Don’t Tell Anyone The Secrets I Told You.” Plus RTS' latest rock n roll books and documentaries recommendations featuring titles from  Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, and Black Sabbath, Carlos Santana, Hipgnosis, and Imagine Dragons.

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]]> Spotlight on Lucinda Williams' raw memoir, “Don’t Tell Anyone The Secrets I Told You.” Plus RTS' latest rock n roll books and documentaries recommendations featuring titles from  Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, and Black Sabbath, Carlos Santana, Hipgnosis, and Imagine Dragons.

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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-13330712 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700 1047 Allman Brothers, Alan Paul, Allman Brothers Band, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock, Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, Rush, Ray Padgett, Squaring The Circle, Santana 15 full false Alan Paul Interview: Brothers and Sisters- The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the '70s Alan Paul Interview: Brothers and Sisters- The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the '70s New York times best-selling author, Alan Paul, joins me to discuss his new Allman Brothers book "Brothers and Sisters." We also touch on The Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Rolling Stones, Billy Graham, Cameron Crowe and a few other artists that play a part in this challenging chapter in Allman Brothers history. 


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]]> New York times best-selling author, Alan Paul, joins me to discuss his new Allman Brothers book "Brothers and Sisters." We also touch on The Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Rolling Stones, Billy Graham, Cameron Crowe and a few other artists that play a part in this challenging chapter in Allman Brothers history. 


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]]> Your Host: Big Rick Buzzsprout-13214802 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0700 2781 Allman Brothers, Alan Paul, Allman Brothers Band, Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Graham, Cameron Crowe, Rock n Roll, Classic Rock 14 full false Mysteries In The Music: Case Closed Book Review Mysteries In The Music: Case Closed Book Review Mysteries in The Music: Case Closed uncovers the greatest mysteries in rock n roll.  Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Nirvana, The Beach Boys, and The Traveling Willburys are  a few names that get their case files opened, examined, solved, and closed by the rock 'n' roll detective, author Jim Berkenstadt. 


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]]> Mysteries in The Music: Case Closed uncovers the greatest mysteries in rock n roll.  Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Nirvana, The Beach Boys, and The Traveling Willburys are  a few names that get their case files opened, examined, solved, and closed by the rock 'n' roll detective, author Jim Berkenstadt. 


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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-13088970 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0700 1049 mysteries in the music, bob dylan, nirvana, elvis presley, the beach boys, butch vig, zina, rock n roll, book review 13 full false Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues Documentary Review Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues Documentary Review Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan documentary, "Brothers in Blues,"  features guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Jackson Browne, and Nile Rodgers. It's touted for featuring never-before-told stories behind their music. Does it live up to the hype? 

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]]> Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan documentary, "Brothers in Blues,"  features guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Jackson Browne, and Nile Rodgers. It's touted for featuring never-before-told stories behind their music. Does it live up to the hype? 

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-12961175 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700 988 Stevei Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top, Jackson Browne, Nile Rodgers, Jimmie Vaughan 12 full false Secret Stars: The Greatest Underdogs of the Rock 'n' Roll Era Book Review Secret Stars: The Greatest Underdogs of the Rock 'n' Roll Era Book Review Who are the Secret Stars of rock 'n' roll? In this podcast,  I look at how Author Matt Berenson makes a strong detailed case for 10 indie rock bands that, once dissected,  might just leave you with a bunch of new favorite bands. 




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]]> Who are the Secret Stars of rock 'n' roll? In this podcast,  I look at how Author Matt Berenson makes a strong detailed case for 10 indie rock bands that, once dissected,  might just leave you with a bunch of new favorite bands. 




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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-12830748 Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1165 Matt Berenson, Elliot Smith, Albert Lee and Love, Big Star, Joe Henry, Nick Drake, Robert Pollard and Guided By Voices, Drive By Truckers, Robyn Hitchcock, Tanya Donnely, The Go-Betweens,Indie Rock 11 full false Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East Book Review Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East Book Review The captivating story of how the greatest live album ever recorded (yeah I said it!) The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East, came about. 

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]]> The captivating story of how the greatest live album ever recorded (yeah I said it!) The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East, came about. 

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-12686353 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0700 953 Allman Brothers, Duane Allman, Greg Allman, Fillmore East, Live Album, Rock and Roll, Rock n Roll, Rock Guitar, Greatest Guitarist 10 full false Bono: Surrender Book Review Bono: Surrender Book Review Bono claims this book is one story; I totally disagree. This book if full of many stories, all well-written in a fashion unique to the rock 'n' roll memoir world. 

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]]> Bono claims this book is one story; I totally disagree. This book if full of many stories, all well-written in a fashion unique to the rock 'n' roll memoir world. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12545603 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0700 1179 bono,u2,bonosurrender, u240, the edge, rock n roll, 9 full false If These Walls Could Sing: The Abbey Road Documentary - Documentary Review If These Walls Could Sing: The Abbey Road Documentary - Documentary Review The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Elton John, and more talk about the world-famous Abbey Road recording studio. What more could you want out of a rock doc?

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]]> The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Elton John, and more talk about the world-famous Abbey Road recording studio. What more could you want out of a rock doc?

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-12404271 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0800 997 The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, Jimmy Page, Pink Floyd, Oasis, Abbey Road 8 full false Matt Sorum: Double Talkin' Jive - Book Review Matt Sorum: Double Talkin' Jive - Book Review Guns and Roses, The Cult, Motorhead, Velvet Revolver- Matt Sorum not only drummed for these bands, but he also just barely survived partying with them. 

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]]> Guns and Roses, The Cult, Motorhead, Velvet Revolver- Matt Sorum not only drummed for these bands, but he also just barely survived partying with them. 

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-12263176 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0800 1105 guns and roses, the cult, velvet revolver, moterhead, billy gibbons, matt sorum 7 full false Creedence Clearwater Revival: Travelin' Band at The Royal Albert Hall [Documentary Review] Creedence Clearwater Revival: Travelin' Band at The Royal Albert Hall [Documentary Review] What’s all the hub bub about this long awaited and much talked about release of one of Creedence’s last and most heralded live shows? 

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]]> What’s all the hub bub about this long awaited and much talked about release of one of Creedence’s last and most heralded live shows? 

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-12117973 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800 854 creedence clearwater revival, john fogerty, travelin band, royal albert hall, rock and roll, classic rock 6 full false *SPECIAL EDITION* Bruce Springsteen: The Howard Stern Interview *SPECIAL EDITION* Bruce Springsteen: The Howard Stern Interview This is not a rock and roll book, this is not a rock and roll documentary, and this is not a rock and roll movie. But it’s so rock and roll I just had to do a show on it. 

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]]> This is not a rock and roll book, this is not a rock and roll documentary, and this is not a rock and roll movie. But it’s so rock and roll I just had to do a show on it. 

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-12038533 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0800 646 5 full false Stevie Van Zandt: Unrequited Infatuations [Book Review] Stevie Van Zandt: Unrequited Infatuations [Book Review] Van Zandt really surprised me with this book. I dare to say, it’s a one of a kind. This guy is so much more than a Springsteen sidekick and a Sopranos consigliere.

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]]> Van Zandt really surprised me with this book. I dare to say, it’s a one of a kind. This guy is so much more than a Springsteen sidekick and a Sopranos consigliere.

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-11988376 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0800 1085 4 full false Cheap Trick: This Band Has No Past [Book Review] Cheap Trick: This Band Has No Past [Book Review] Super fans of Cheap Trick need to check this out. It’s a blow-by-blow of the early years leading up to the live Budokan breakthrough. But what about the casual fan? Is this 500-page book worth the time? 

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]]> Super fans of Cheap Trick need to check this out. It’s a blow-by-blow of the early years leading up to the live Budokan breakthrough. But what about the casual fan? Is this 500-page book worth the time? 

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-11966173 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0800 840 Cheap Trick, This Band Has No Past, Brian Kramp, Budokan, music, rock and roll, book review 3 full false Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon [Documentary Review] Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon [Documentary Review] Yes! Finally, some Randy Rhoads love. Not a lot out there on Rhoads, who raised the stakes for rock guitarists the world over, so it was great to see this career-spanning documentary. But did it do his legacy justice? 

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]]> Yes! Finally, some Randy Rhoads love. Not a lot out there on Rhoads, who raised the stakes for rock guitarists the world over, so it was great to see this career-spanning documentary. But did it do his legacy justice? 

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]]> Big Rick Buzzsprout-11966096 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0800 768 Randy Rhoads, Ozzy Osbourne, guitar, Crazy Train, Quiet Riot, Reflections of a Guitar Icon, rock and roll, music 2 full false Paul McCartney: The Lyrics [Book Review] Paul McCartney: The Lyrics [Book Review] Is this the holy grail of rock and roll memoirs? Is this even a rock and roll memoir? In this episode, we toss that, and so much more, around. I mean, come on! It’s Paul McCartney we’re talking about here- of course there’s more to talk about when we get into a deep conversation about this 900-page masterpiece. 

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]]> Is this the holy grail of rock and roll memoirs? Is this even a rock and roll memoir? In this episode, we toss that, and so much more, around. I mean, come on! It’s Paul McCartney we’re talking about here- of course there’s more to talk about when we get into a deep conversation about this 900-page masterpiece. 

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]]> Paul McCartney Buzzsprout-11957373 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0800 831 Paul McCartney, Beatles, rock and roll, The Lyrics, book review, Paul McCartney book, music 1 full false