Pop, Rock

This ultimate illustrated history of Aerosmith—one of the greatest rock ’n’ roll bands of all time and the best-selling American hard rock band of all time—is now revised and updated to celebrate the …

A memoir that’s more than an insider’s account of a mid-eighties Australian independent band. Confessions of a Lighthouse Keeper provides multiple insights into the broader music and entertainment wo …

It was the summer of 1971. John and I were at his parents house sitting around talking about starting a band. John was already in a band, but was looking for something new. We both knew of a drummer, …

The 50’s ushered in a period of major change. Crime was low, children played freely outside, Elvis was Rock n’ Roll’n, a home cost $14, 500, a car about $2, 000. Teenagers were discovering the Rock n …

An unflinching look at the triumphs and tragedies of ’50s rock and roll, from the biggest stars, like Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins, to those who barely grabbed the spotlight. They all tried, but few …

‘I’m no stranger to failure, and I’m aware it can arrive at any minute—as it often has. You have to keep things close to your chest and be aware of what’s really important: the work, not everything a …

‘I’ve never seen a Bob Dylan smile, except in photos or on the stage. Not the real thing.’ Britta Lee Shain was a friend of Bob Dylan’s until he asked her to join him on the road in the mid 1980s, at …

For ‘Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, & Rock Fiction, ‘ I fictionalized the Rock World. I also interviewed Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, etc. for ‘Super Stage Legend Rockers.’ I hope you enjoy this look …

Summer 1984. I’ve got the back lounge of this tour bus all to myself, partly because I’m the lead singer but more likely because it means the rest of the band won’t have to deal with me for the rest …