Autobiography Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On September 19, 2008, a LearJet 60 crashed on takeoff from Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina. Aboard were six

Travis Barker, the much-inked rhythm-keeper of Blink-182, has plenty of stories to tell. Drug issues. Surviving a horrible plane crash.

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver