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‘Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon,’ by Joel Selvin (2024): Books

‘Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon,’ by Joel Selvin (2024): Books

Jim Gordon’s accomplishments are often overlooked, even by knowledgeable listeners. In his well-researched and thoughtful biography ‘Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon,’ Joel Selvin changes that.

‘Journey: Worlds Apart,’ by Nick DeRiso (2023): Books

‘Journey: Worlds Apart,’ by Nick DeRiso (2023): Books

Nick DeRiso’s ‘Journey: Worlds Apart’ offers an unblinking narrative, but it’s also crammed with enough breakout information to make this a first-rate reference tool.

‘Too Late to Stop Now: More Rock ‘n’ Roll War Stories,’ by Allan Jones (2023): Books

‘Too Late to Stop Now: More Rock ‘n’ Roll War Stories,’ by Allan Jones (2023): Books

Allan Jones’ ability to take me to the sites of an under-documented part of the 1970s and ’80s British music scene made this book historically useful.

Best of 2023

Bono, Chris Blackwell, Richard Barone + Others: Steve Matteo’s Best of 2023 Rock Books

Bono, Chris Blackwell, Bob Dylan and Richard Barone are among those who made Steve Matteo’s list of Best of 2023 Rock Books.

‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books

‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books

Philip Norman’s ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ is a fine book, even if it’s not the best Beatles biography ever written.

Top 5 Martha Quinn Quotes From Nick DeRiso’s ‘Journey: Worlds Apart’

Top 5 Martha Quinn Quotes From Nick DeRiso’s ‘Journey: Worlds Apart’

Here’s an exclusive sneak peek at five key comments from Martha Quinn found in Nick DeRiso’s new Amazon best-selling biography ‘Journey: Worlds Apart.’

‘Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History’ (2023): Books

‘Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History’ (2023): Books

If you remember Leon Russell, then you remember a certain era. Even-handed author Bill Janovitz takes us back.

Paul Levinson – ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ (2022)

Paul Levinson – ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ (2022)

Winner of the Mary Shelley Award, Paul Levinson’s ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ is totally original, fascinating and a lot of fun.

‘Yes: The Tormato Story’ by Kevin Mulryne (2023): Books

‘Yes: The Tormato Story’ by Kevin Mulryne (2023): Books

‘The Tormato Story’ by Yes Music Podcast creator Kevin Mulryne is a well-researched and dynamic read focusing on Yes’ controversial 1978 LP.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2022 Albums, Books, Movies + More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2022 Albums, Books, Movies + More

A number of book, CD, DVD/Blu-ray, and vinyl releases kept Beatles fans busy this year. Kit O’Toole is here to help Santa sort them all out.