The One Minute Music Book Club: Scattershot by Bernie Taupin
The very first record I bought with my own money was Elton John’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1. I still haven’t managed to meet Elton, but I have encountered his lyricist,
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Here’s an excerpt from Bono’s upcoming memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story
Bono is stumping for the release of Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, a memoir that will be out in this November. The New Yorker published this excerpt. have very few
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Tegan and Sara wrote a memoir. It’s now a TV show.
If you’ve read High School, the Tegan and Sara memoir, you’ll see that the sisters had interesting upbringings. That book was optioned for a TV series and it’s now being
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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 954: The Trews, in their own words
When a band first comes together, there’s little expectation that this could become a long-term endeavor. Being a professional musician is hardly a sure thing. So many things could go
Read MoreJust announced: Bono has a memoir coming out later this year. The trailer looks/sounds interesting, too.
As the singer of one of the biggest bands in the world–and as a guy who’s connected with everyone from popes and presidents to Davos attendees to the tech world–it’s
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And in even MORE Dave Grohl news…
Dave Grohl has been all over the news this month. On April 6, he announced that he’s written a memoir which will be published on October. About a week later
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More Canadian rock’n’roll memories in a new book from Goddo’s Greg Godovitz
Greg Godovitz, the guitarist of Goddo is a helluva character. He’s also a good writer as demonstrated by his memoir, Travels with My Amp. After three printings of that book,
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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson has an Autobiography Coming This Fall
Iron Maiden frontman, professional airline pilot and airline industry entrepreneur Bruce Dickinson feels it’s time to tell his story. Cue the autobiography. Bruce has never, ever been a guy to
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Join Tool’s Maynard James Keenan (and Me!) at the University of Toronto
Maynard James Keenan is an interesting guy. No, wait. He’s more than that. Much more. He’s mysterious, cagey, guarded, outrageous, inventive, dodgy and clever. He’s a singer, songwriter and actor.
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Random Music News for Friday, July 29, 2016
My parents are visiting. Mom sure loves her zinfandel. And now, music news. Justin Bieber was reportedly offered $5 million to perform at the Republican National Convention. He turned it
Read MoreMaynard James Keen of Tool Will Release is Autobiography in November. Here’s a Trailer.
Maynard James Keenan is almost ready with his autobiography, which he calls A Perfect Union of Contrary Things. What secrets/truths/lies/myths may be revealed about his life, his beliefs, Tool, his
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