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Just announced: Bono has a memoir coming out later this year. The trailer looks/sounds interesting, too.

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Autobiography, Bono, Memoir, Surrender, U2

As the singer of one of the biggest bands in the world–and as a guy who’s connected with everyone from

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Randy Rainbow returns with another slice of gay celebration

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Parody, Randy Rainbow

This guy is so clever with his musical parodies. Here’s the latest from Randy Rainbow. (Via FYIMusicNew)

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Billy F Gibbons gives a ZZ Top spin to “Jingle Bells”

December 24, 2021December 23, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Billy F Gibbons, Christmas Music, Jingle Bells, ZZ Top

He calls it “Jingle Bell Blues.” A nice song for Christmas Eve. (Via Tom)

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If you’re into drums, here’s a book for you

November 13, 2021November 15, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments drumming, Music History, Punk

There are many different styles of drumming. But one of the most energetic of all is the kind of rhythms

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Here’s a trailer for Dave Grohl’s upcoming new memoir

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Memoir, Nirvana, The Storyteller

Back at the start of the pandemic, Dave Grohl, looking to keep himself busy, started posted stories online. That continued

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My children’s book, The Science of Song is out today! Here are more details.

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Children's Books, Kids Can Press, Science of Song, STEM, The Science of Song

Several years ago, I was asked to help create a touring science music exhibit called The Science of Rock’n’Roll. When that wrapped

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We’re closer to the release of my children’s book.

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Science of Song

A children’s book? From me? Yep. A box arrived on the front step yesterday featuring 20 hard copies of The

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Ever wanted to eat like a roadie? Now you can with The Roadie Cookbook.

August 13, 2021August 12, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cookbook, Mental Health, Music Support, Roadies, Stagehand, Touring

Back when tours rolled across the world, thousands of roadies made it possible. But with COVID having screwed things up,

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Into Nine Inch Nails? Check out this new book.

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Steiner, Biography, Downward Spiral, Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor

There’s never been an authorized biography of Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, but a few people (me included; and

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Announcement! My new children’s book on music called The Science of Song is now available for pre-order in Canada and the US

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Carl Wiens, Emme Cross, Kids Can Press, Nicole Mortillar, Science of Song, STEM

Several years ago, I was asked to help create a touring science music exhibit called The Science of Rock’n’Roll. When

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Rock My World Canada, chapter 268: Glamatron

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Glamatron, Mike Carr, Rock My World Canada

[Mike Carr has created a catalogue/reference work featuring all kinds of Canadian rock and alternative releases from the past few

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