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Books: Basement Songs, by Scott Malchus (2012)

Scott Malchus’ book talks with passion and care about the way music intertwines into our lives and into our hearts. It’s not a compendium of favorite songs, but of favorite memories. You May Also Like: ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs’ by Kenneth WomackRead More

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Books: Frontman: Surviving The Rock Star Myth, by Richard Barone (2007)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbzYn48qJxU&w=500&h=305] Frontman is a first-time book from the Bongos’ leader and (well, what else?) frontman Richard Barone, part rock star guide, part autobiography — and a completely entertaining and fascinating read. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “You Always Believe” (2021): One Track Mind Richard Turgeon, “Wanna Make Love”Read More

Bev Bevan on voicing ex-Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi's autobiography: 'We've had some great fun'

Bev Bevan on voicing ex-Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi’s autobiography: ‘We’ve had some great fun’

The narrator for the audio version of Black Sabbath co-founder Tony Iommi’s autobiography will be familiar to longtime fans.

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‘Sometimes they sound downright silly’: The Cars’ Ric Ocasek separates lyrics from music in new book

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6G-qb1RRCo&w=500&h=305] Ric Ocasek, singer and songwriter with the Cars, has a new book that combines his songs and other writings, titled aptly enough Lyrics and Prose. It’s taught him that you have to be careful around words with no music. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’Read More

Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar (2012): Books

Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar (2012): Books

In this excerpt from ‘Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar,’ we join Wells at her big-bang moment.

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‘Like writing a love letter to yourself’: Kiss frontman Paul Stanley on his planned autobiography

Kiss co-founder Paul Stanley will continue a very busy period that’s included the new studio album Monster and their smash tour alongside Motley Crue with a planned autobiography. You May Also Like: Why That Self-Titled 1994 Album Is the Best Motley Crue You Never Heard Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019):Read More

Pete Townshend, 'Who I Am: A Memoir': Books

Pete Townshend, ‘Who I Am: A Memoir’: Books

Perhaps he feels that he can’t explain, but Pete Townshend does a remarkably fine job with ‘Who I Am’ in revealing just who he is.

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Books: Reaching Out with No Hands: Reconsidering Yoko Ono (2012)

Yoko Ono, avant-garde artist, peace activist and wife of the Beatles’ John Lennon, remains one of the most misunderstood figures in rock. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono

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‘It wasn’t fun anymore’: Peter Criss on how Kiss’ celebrated 1990s-era reunion turned sour

Co-founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss talks about leaving the band after their long-awaited 1990s reunion in a new talk with BackstageAxxess. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll (2012): Books

The heart of Heart has always been sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, “partners in creativity, business, and a force of two against the world.”