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Autobiography

Recommended Reading 

Here’s an excerpt from Bono’s upcoming memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Bono, Excerpt, Memoir, Surrender, U2

Bono is stumping for the release of Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, a memoir that will be out in this

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Television 

Tegan and Sara wrote a memoir. It’s now a TV show.

August 14, 2022August 14, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Freevee, High School, Memoir, Tegan and Sara

If you’ve read High School, the Tegan and Sara memoir, you’ll see that the sisters had interesting upbringings. That book

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 954: The Trews, in their own words

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alan Cross, Autobiography, In Their Own Words, One I'd Trouser, Ongoing History, Trews

When a band first comes together, there’s little expectation that this could become a long-term endeavor. Being a professional musician

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Recommended Reading 

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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Music News Recommended Music 

And in even MORE Dave Grohl news…

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Dave Grohl, Jon Bonham

Dave Grohl has been all over the news this month. On April 6, he announced that he’s written a memoir

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More Canadian rock’n’roll memories in a new book from Goddo’s Greg Godovitz

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Goddo, Greg Godovitz, Memoir

Greg Godovitz, the guitarist of Goddo is a helluva character. He’s also a good writer as demonstrated by his memoir,

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Music History Recommended Reading 

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson has an Autobiography Coming This Fall

July 27, 2017July 26, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden frontman, professional airline pilot and airline industry entrepreneur Bruce Dickinson feels it’s time to tell his story. Cue

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Music News 

Join Tool’s Maynard James Keenan (and Me!) at the University of Toronto

September 29, 2016September 28, 2016 Alan Cross 4 Comments A PerfectCircle, Autobiography, Biography, Maynard James Keenan, Tool

Maynard James Keenan is an interesting guy. No, wait. He’s more than that. Much more. He’s mysterious, cagey, guarded, outrageous,

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Friday, July 29, 2016

July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Billboard, Bruce Springsteen, Dailymotion, Donald Trump, Fat White Family, George Strait, Justin Bieber, Lollapalooza, Michael Hollett, Musical.ly, NOW, Pink Floyd, Song of the Summer

My parents are visiting. Mom sure loves her zinfandel. And now, music news. Justin Bieber was reportedly offered $5 million

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Maynard James Keen of Tool Will Release is Autobiography in November. Here’s a Trailer.

June 24, 2016June 23, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments A Perfect Circle, Autobiography, Maynard James Keenan, Puscifer, Tool

Maynard James Keenan is almost ready with his autobiography, which he calls A Perfect Union of Contrary Things. What secrets/truths/lies/myths

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Music News 

Another Book on the Boss Coming This Summer

February 18, 2016February 18, 2016 Amber Healy 1 Comment Autobiography, Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band, illustrated history

The much-lauded and highly anticipated autobiography of Bruce Springsteen isn’t the only book on The Boss hitting shelves this year.

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