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'Penny Singleton: A Biography': 'Blondie' and Beyond

‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’: ‘Blondie’ and Beyond

‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’ author Steve Randisi joins Mike Tiano to discuss the long-running Blondie star’s remarkable life and career.

Why the Audiobook Versions of Jimmy Barnes' Autobiographies Are Definitive

Why the Audiobook Versions of Jimmy Barnes’ Autobiographies Are Definitive

Jimmy Barnes is an Australian icon. ‘Working Class Boy’ and ‘Working Class Man’ traced this amazing journey – in his own words.

Eddie Van Halen's Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

Eddie Van Halen’s Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

An impatient teacher slapped Eddie Van Halen’s hand after a few bad notes, then looked at author Steve Rosen with a look that said, “What the f— did I just do?”

Dickey Betts' Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

I saw Dickey Betts during a unique era for the Allman Brothers Band: Duane Allman was gone but bassist Berry Oakley was still alive.

'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.’